Netflix is making a fourth season of The Witcher, but actor Henry Cavill is departing as Geralt of Rivia, to be replaced by Liam Hemsworth after season 3 of The Witcher.
Ahead of the third season of Netflix’s live-action adaptation of The Witcher comes confirmation of a fourth season, but with a major change: Actor Henry Cavill is stepping aside as Geralt of Rivia. He will be replaced by Liam Hemsworth (The Hunger Games, Independence Day: Resurgence).
On their respective Instagram profiles, Cavill and Hemsworth discussed the recasting of the series’ lead Witcher.
“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,” Cavill said in a statement. “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.”
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“As a Witcher fan I’m over the moon about the opportunity to play Geralt of Rivia,” Hemsworth said.
