The Witcher season 4: Henry Cavill hands over Geralt’s sword to Liam Hemsworth
Last Updated on: 30th October 2022, 06:37 pm
It has been confirmed that The Witcher Season 4 will see the exit of Henry Cavill and will be welcoming Liam Hemsworth as the new Geralt of Rivia.
Although the Witcher Season 3 is yet to debut, the best-selling book series, turned hit game title, turned hit Netflix series is seeing its renewal for a fourth season. The series and its audience will be seeing a change of face though, as the fourth season will be the introduction of Liam Hemsworth taking over the role of the monster-hunter, Geralt of Rivia. The character has been played by Henry Cavill from when it started until season three. Both Liam Hemsworth and Henry Cavill took the news to their social media channels to spread the word about the change.
As Henry Cavill lays down his medallion and sword, more information is coming to light as to why the change of actor has to happen and what fans can expect after this move in the Netflix series. There is also news about a spin-off and details of when we can expect the Witcher Season 3.
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Why the Witcher season 4 had to change their main actor
“My journey as Geralt of Rivia has been filled with both monsters and adventures, and alas, I will be laying down my medallion and my swords for Season 4. In my stead, the fantastic Mr Liam Hemsworth will be taking up the mantle of the White Wolf. As with the greatest of literary characters, I pass the torch with reverence for the time spent embodying Geralt and enthusiasm to see Liam’s take on this most fascinating and nuanced of men.”
Henry Cavill
Although Henry Cavill did not mention in his post the reason behind the change of the main character of the Witcher, he did take it to social media that he will be wearing his cape once again as we see the return of Superman. With Henry’s schedule packed to the brim, there had to be a sacrifice made to ensure his stay as the man of steel.
“I’m over the moon about the opportunity to play Geralt of Rivia. Henry Cavill has been an incredible Geralt, and I’m honoured that he’s handing me the reins and allowing me to take up the White Wolf’s blades for the next chapter of his adventure.“
Liam Hemsworth
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What to expect in the Witcher season 3 and season 4
Netflix has confirmed that the filming of the Witcher season 3 has been completed. With this, the streaming giant has also given us hints as to how the journey of Geralt of Rivia pans out on its third instalment. According to the creative writing team of the series, they are paying homage to Andrzej Sapkowski, the author of the best-selling book series.
On the Witcher season 3, we can expect the return of our favorite characters played by the same actors; Geralt (Henry Cavill), Ciri (Freya Allan), and Yennefer (Anya Chalotra). There are also returning characters that we have seen before in the series, like Jaskier (Joey Batey), Cahir (Eamon Farren), Fringilla (Mimi Ndiweni), Triss (Anna Shaffer), Tissaia (MyAnna Buring), Francesca (Mecia Simson), and more.
“As monarchs, mages, and beasts of the Continent compete to capture her, Geralt takes Ciri of Cintra into hiding, determined to protect his newly reunited family against those who threaten to destroy it. Entrusted with Ciri’s magical training, Yennefer leads them to the protected fortress of Aretuza, where she hopes to discover more about the girl’s untapped powers; instead, they discover they’ve landed in a battlefield of political corruption, dark magic, and treachery. They must fight back, put everything on the line – or risk losing each other forever.“
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There has been no official date given for the release of the Witcher season 3 aside from us expecting it in the summer of 2023. However, Netflix has confirmed The Witcher: Blood Origin which will be a spinoff with plots hinting at the birth of the prototype Witcher. This will be aired on December 25 of this year.
