Lucy Lawless roped in for 'Ash vs. The Evil Dead' TV series

Washington: Lucy Lawless has joined the cast of the upcoming Television series of 'Evil Dead', 'Ash vs. The Evil Dead', opposite Bruce Campbell .

Campbell confirmed the news in an interview that they were even more than happy that the 'Spartacus' actress has joined the next series horror-comedy flick, where she would be playing an extreme role, the Verge reported.

The upcoming series, that will debut on Starz, is the most recent project that brings the 56-year-old actor, Lawless, and director Sam Raimi together after 'Xena: Warrior Princess'.