Blood Origin Prequel Series Loses Jodie Turner-Smith as the Lead



Netflix’s The Witcher spin-off series, The Witcher: Blood Origin, has sadly lost its lead, with Queen & Slim star Jodie Turner-Smith departing the role following scheduling issues. It was revealed back in January that Jodie Turner-Smith would play one of the lead roles in the upcoming fantasy show, but now production will need to start looking elsewhere.

“Due to a change in the production schedule for The Witcher: Blood Origin limited series, unfortunately Jodie Turner-Smith will no longer be able to continue on in the role of Éile,” said a Netflix representative in a statement.

RELATED: The Witcher Prequel Blood Origin Gets Jodie Turner-Smith in the Lead

The Witcher: Blood Origin is set in an elven world 1,200 years before the world of The Witcher, and will tell a story lost to time – the creation of the first prototype Witcher, and the events that lead to the pivotal “conjunction of the spheres,” when the worlds of monsters, men, and elves merged to become one.

Turner-Smith was set to play Éile, who is described as “an elite warrior blessed with the voice of a goddess, who has left her clan and position as Queen’s guardian to follow her heart as a nomadic musician. A grand reckoning on the continent forces her to return to the way of the blade in her quest for vengeance and redemption.” Following Turner-Smith’s departure, the role will now be recast.

Turner-Smith has several projects on the horizon, and can be seen in A24’s After Yang alongside Colin Farrell, which the story of a family reckoning with questions of love, connection, and loss after their A.I. helper unexpectedly breaks down. She is also starring opposite Michael B. Jordan in Amazon’s action-thriller Without Remorse, both of which are due for release this year.

Meanwhile, filming recently wrapped on the second season of The Witcher after more than a year of setbacks and delays amid the ongoing global situation. The second season of The Witcher will reportedly tell a much more linear story, as well as explore Geralt’s mysterious upbringing, picking up with Geralt having been convinced that Yennefer’s life was lost at the Battle of Sodden. Geralt brings Princess Cirilla to the safest place he knows, his childhood home of Kaer Morhen. While the Continent’s kings, elves, humans and demons strive for supremacy outside its walls, he must protect the girl from something far more dangerous: the mysterious power she possesses inside.

Henry Cavill is set to reprise the lead as Geralt in the popular Netflix series, alongside Anya Chalotra as Yennefer of Vengerberg, Freya Allan as Ciri, and Joey Batey as Jaskier. The cast will see several new additions, including Yasen Atour (Robin Hood) as Coën, Agnes Bjorn (Monster) as Vereena, Paul Bullion (Peaky Blinders) as Lambert, Basil Eidenbenz (The Favourite) as Eskel, Aisha Fabienne Ross (The Danish Girl) as Lydia, acting newcomer Mecia Simson as Francesca, Kristofer Hivju (Game of Thrones) as Nivellen and fan-favorite character and Witcher trainer Vesemir, played by Killing Eve’s Kim Bodnia.

Neither The Witcher season 2 nor The Witcher: Blood Origin yet have a release date. The prequel limited series is being written and executive produced by Declan de Barra, with Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, the showrunner of Netflix’s The Witcher, also executive producing. This comes to us courtesy of Deadline.

You can view the original article HERE.

First ‘Ironheart’ Reactions Are Dividing Critics Online
First ‘Ironheart’ Reactions Are Dividing Critics Online
AI Is Remaking Martial Arts Movies, and It’s Terrible
AI Is Remaking Martial Arts Movies, and It’s Terrible
June 2025 Blu-Ray/Streaming Guide: “Drop,” “The Nice Guys,” “Dark City,” More | DVD/Blu-Ray
June 2025 Blu-Ray/Streaming Guide: “Drop,” “The Nice Guys,” “Dark City,” More | DVD/Blu-Ray
Dead City’ Season 2 Ending, Explained
Dead City’ Season 2 Ending, Explained
Jessie J Undergoes Breast Cancer Surgery, Shares Health Update
Jessie J Undergoes Breast Cancer Surgery, Shares Health Update
‘MobLand’ fans are stoked the show is getting a season two: “That cliffhanger needs answers”
‘MobLand’ fans are stoked the show is getting a season two: “That cliffhanger needs answers”
Kristin Chenoweth Praised, Slammed After NBA National Anthem
Kristin Chenoweth Praised, Slammed After NBA National Anthem
Jon Bernthal’s Punisher confirmed for ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’
Jon Bernthal’s Punisher confirmed for ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’
Netflix’s ‘Quarterback’ Season 2 Trailer Released Featuring Joe Burrow, Jared Goff & Kirk Cousins
Netflix’s ‘Quarterback’ Season 2 Trailer Released Featuring Joe Burrow, Jared Goff & Kirk Cousins
Stephen Graham Is the Best Part of ‘Deliver Me from Nowhere’
Stephen Graham Is the Best Part of ‘Deliver Me from Nowhere’
‘Ninja Assassin,’ Produced by ‘The Matrix’ Directors, Is a Free Streaming Hit on Tubi
‘Ninja Assassin,’ Produced by ‘The Matrix’ Directors, Is a Free Streaming Hit on Tubi
Dead City’ Season 2 Recreated That Famous Negan Scene
Dead City’ Season 2 Recreated That Famous Negan Scene
Iran: The Powerhouse of Asian Men’s Football
Iran: The Powerhouse of Asian Men’s Football
SGA’s double-double lifts Thunder to NBA title
SGA’s double-double lifts Thunder to NBA title
Report: Suns trade Durant to Rockets for Green, Brooks, picks
Report: Suns trade Durant to Rockets for Green, Brooks, picks
Williams: Johnson brings experience, energy to Bears
Williams: Johnson brings experience, energy to Bears
Ariana Grande’s R.E.M Beauty Teases Ethereal ‘Fembot’ Collection Drop
Ariana Grande’s R.E.M Beauty Teases Ethereal ‘Fembot’ Collection Drop
Ice Cube Honored By Dodgers’ Bobblehead Giveaway, ‘Something I Never Expected’
Ice Cube Honored By Dodgers’ Bobblehead Giveaway, ‘Something I Never Expected’
Joe Budden Recalls Wild Encounter With Roy Jones Jr And The Internet Has Thoughts
Joe Budden Recalls Wild Encounter With Roy Jones Jr And The Internet Has Thoughts
Dermot Mulroney Files for Divorce From Prima Apollinaare After 14 Years
Dermot Mulroney Files for Divorce From Prima Apollinaare After 14 Years
From Dreaming in Suburbia to Shaping Global Conversations: Kimya Ebrahimi’s Inspiring Journey
From Dreaming in Suburbia to Shaping Global Conversations: Kimya Ebrahimi’s Inspiring Journey
Where to Buy Taylor Swift’s Blue Reformation Corset Top
Where to Buy Taylor Swift’s Blue Reformation Corset Top
Olivia Arben’s Baby Shower – Daily Front Row
Olivia Arben’s Baby Shower – Daily Front Row
Marisa Hochberg’s Summer Rituals for Beauty, Balance, and Well-Being
Marisa Hochberg’s Summer Rituals for Beauty, Balance, and Well-Being
What Makes Life in Big Orange Guitar by Brickwall Jackson
What Makes Life in Big Orange Guitar by Brickwall Jackson