With a fresh update from Netflix, the entertainment world gets a glimpse of Liam Hemsworth, donning the mantle of Geralt of Rivia in the upcoming Season 4 of The Witcher.
The reveal comes on the heels of an exclusive first image of Hemsworth as Geralt courtesy of Entertainment Weekly. Following this, Netflix released a teasing 50-second video climaxing with the introduction of the character’s newly cast portrayal. This significant shift follows Henry Cavill’s decision to leave the series in October 2022.
Cavill has been widely recognized for his role as Superman in the DC Extended Universe and for embodying Geralt in the first three seasons of The Witcher. Hemsworth is set to take on the character for the fourth season, extending his presence into the anticipated fifth and final season of the show.
Below is the debut look at The Witcher’s fourth season:
Shooting for the fourth season kicked off in April 2024 at Longcross Studios in the UK, with Season 5’s script currently under development. The final two seasons will explore the last three books in the Witcher saga by Andrzej Sapkowski — including “Baptism of Fire,” “The Tower of the Swallow,” and “Lady of the Lake.”
The upcoming season’s synopsis teases the following: “After the unsettling developments in season three, the new season tracks Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri as they navigate a Continent torn apart by war, each separated from the others. If they can successfully lead new allies they find along the way, they could ultimately reunite and survive the challenges that lie ahead.”
Netflix Cancels Remaining The Witcher Spin-Offs
Netflix once had ambitious aspirations for The Witcher universe, hoping to build a robust continuum of live-action, animated content, and films. However, the streamer recalibrated its strategy following the lukewarm reception of both the main series and the prequel series, Blood Origin.
Recent developments suggest that Netflix has halted plans for two additional spin-offs — The Rats and an unspecified project aimed at younger audiences. Before its cancellation, The Rats was envisioned as a prequel about the group of rebels featured in the season three finale of the main series.
The closing spin-off titled The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep, which stars Doug Cockle as Geralt, is slated for release later this year. It will be the second animated film in the franchise, following the premiere of The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf in August 2021.
The first three seasons of The Witcher are available for streaming on Netflix, with the release date for Season 4 yet to be announced.
FAQ Section
- Who is the new actor playing Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher Season 4?
- Liam Hemsworth is the new actor taking over the role of Geralt starting in The Witcher Season 4.
- Has Henry Cavill permanently left The Witcher series?
- Yes, Henry Cavill has left the series after three seasons, and Liam Hemsworth will continue the role for the future seasons.
- How many seasons of The Witcher will there be?
- Netflix has planned for a total of five seasons for The Witcher series.
- What became of the planned spin-offs for The Witcher?
- Netflix canceled two spin-offs, The Rats and an unnamed children’s series, but The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep is still set to release.
Conclusion
The Witcher series has undergone significant changes with the departure of Henry Cavill and the introduction of Liam Hemsworth as the new Geralt. While anticipation builds for The Witcher’s fourth and fifth seasons depicting the saga’s climactic books, Netflix has scaled back its once expansive plans for the franchise. Despite the cancellation of future spin-offs, fans still have The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep to look forward to, as well as the future adventures of Geralt in the live-action series. With no set release date for Season 4, the saga’s followers eagerly await the next chapter of this dark fantasy epic.