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Henry Cavill will not be reprising his role as Geralt of Rivia once Season 3 of Netflix’s The Witcher series ends.
Netflix announced that Liam Hemsworth, who played Gale from The Hunger Games, will be taking over as Geralt for season 4.
The Witcher series is based on the novels by Andrzej Sapokowski and first released back in 2019. Reception at the time of the show’s release was positive. The show is more based in the book series than the video game adaptation; however, it does include some elements from the popular CD Projekt RPG video game franchise.
In a statement, Cavill said, “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.”
Hemsworth said in a statement: “As a Witcher fan I’m over the mon about the opportunity to play Geralt of Rivia.
“Henry Cavill has been an incredible Geralt, and I’m honored 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.”
Season 3 of The Witcher will debut in summer 2023. A spin-off, The Witcher: Blood Origin, will premiere on Christmas Day 2022.
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Zainah Yousef
Zainah Yousef is the author of The Fallen Age Saga and specializes in gaming, social media advice, and reviews. She's been writing all her life and she probably won't stop anytime soon.
