Summary
- Liam Hemsworth debuts as Geralt of Rivia in
The Witcher
set images. - Henry Cavill passes the torch to Hemsworth, who expresses excitement for the role and admiration for Cavill’s portrayal.
-
The Witcher
will conclude with season 5, Netflix have confirmed.
We finally have our first look at what Liam Hemsworthwill look like as Geralt of Rivia in the upcoming fourth season of The Witcher. Several set images of the actor in costume (including the wig) have now come to light courtesy of Metro, with the photos showing Hemsworth engaging in some swordplay before taking a break from filming.
You can check out an image of Hemsworth as Geralt below courtesy of Metro Entertainment, with more images available here.
Alongside the images, the report points out that the action sequence involving Hemsworth appears to be recreating a scene from season 3 episode 6, in which Geralt fought the villainous sorcerer Vilgefortz of Roggeveen (played by Mahesh Jadu). The pair battled on a beach with Geralt being badly beaten. Why Hemsworth’s iteration would be recreating this battle is open to speculation, but could it be connected to how the character will change from Henry Cavill to Liam Hemsworth?
So, now that we’ve seen him in full costume and swinging a sword, how do you feel about Liam Hemsworth taking over from Cavill as the lead of The Witcher?
The Witcher Will End With Season 5
Release Date December 20, 2019
Seasons 3
Studio Cinesite, Hivemind, Netflix
Franchise The Witcher
Creator Lauren Schmidt
Henry Cavill walking away from The Witcher, a project he was openly passionate about, came as a huge shock to fans of the Netflix series. The Man of Steel star made the announcement back in October 2022 and, in his statement, revealed that he would be passing the torch to The Hunger Games and Independence Day: Resurgence star Liam Hemsworth.
“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. Liam, good sir, this character has such a wonderful depth to him, enjoy diving in and seeing what you can find.”
Related The Witcher Star Admits They Are ‘Ready’ For the Series To End: ‘I Was So Kind of Finished With It’ Freya Allen has admitted that the idea of having two more seasons of The Witcher to film initially seemed like a challenge.
Hemsworth, meanwhile, has said that he is “over the moon” to take over the role, heaping praise on Cavill’s performance.
“As a Witcher fan, 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. Henry, I’ve been a fan of yours for years and was inspired by what you brought to this beloved character. I may have some big boots to fill, but I’m truly excited to be stepping into The Witcher world.”
Liam Hemsworth will make his debut as Geralt in
The Witcher
season 4, with Netflix having since revealed that the fantasy epic series
will end with season 5
.
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