The truth behind Henry Cavill leaving "The Witcher" series is murky right now. Some rumors say it was because he was sure he was strapping on the cape again for a grand return to the Dcu (which ... uh ... turned out not to be the case), while some say it was because of creative differences. We won't know the whole truth for a bit, I suspect, but no matter what the reason, we know Cavill is handing his swords over to Liam Hemsworth for season 4. But what does that mean for Cavill's Geralt? How jarring is it going to be to switch Geralt of Rivia actors between seasons 3 and 4?
Series creator and showrunner Lauren Hissrich has chimed in on this in recent days in an interview with Entertainment Weekly where the creative assures us that Cavill's time as The White Wolf is going to end with a bang and that the...
Series creator and showrunner Lauren Hissrich has chimed in on this in recent days in an interview with Entertainment Weekly where the creative assures us that Cavill's time as The White Wolf is going to end with a bang and that the...
- 12/22/2022
- by Eric Vespe
- Slash Film
It was announced in October that Henry Cavill would also be stepping down from The Witcher, with Liam Hemsworth replacing him in the role of Geralt. In a statement, Cavill said: “My journey as Geralt of Rivia has been filled with both monsters and adventures. 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.” Although Henry Cavill will be missed, Hemsworth won’t be taking over the role until the fourth season, which means that we still have The Witcher season 3 with Cavill to look forward to.
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- 12/21/2022
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
The Witcher fans were rocked yesterday by the news that series lead Henry Cavill will be replaced by Liam Hemsworth for season four.
Cavill will continue to play Geralt of Rivia in the hit fantasy series’ forthcoming third season, before handing over the reigns to the Hunger Games star.
Netflix announced the news on Saturday (29 October), issuing statements from both Cavill and Hemsworth.
However, the casting change has been recieved badly by many of the show’s fans, who voiced their opinion on social media. Some viewers even threatened to boycott The Witcher as a result.
“Boycott The Witcher comeone [sic] bring Henry back,” one person wrote.
“The f***!!! Don’T Replace Henry Cavill! He Is Geralt! He Knows His Character More Than Anyone Else!” wrote another.
“Don,T Replace Hiim With Liam Hemsworth. This Is Ridiculous! I will so boycott The Witcher if they really replace him. How can you replace him?...
Cavill will continue to play Geralt of Rivia in the hit fantasy series’ forthcoming third season, before handing over the reigns to the Hunger Games star.
Netflix announced the news on Saturday (29 October), issuing statements from both Cavill and Hemsworth.
However, the casting change has been recieved badly by many of the show’s fans, who voiced their opinion on social media. Some viewers even threatened to boycott The Witcher as a result.
“Boycott The Witcher comeone [sic] bring Henry back,” one person wrote.
“The f***!!! Don’T Replace Henry Cavill! He Is Geralt! He Knows His Character More Than Anyone Else!” wrote another.
“Don,T Replace Hiim With Liam Hemsworth. This Is Ridiculous! I will so boycott The Witcher if they really replace him. How can you replace him?...
- 10/31/2022
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - TV
The Witcher has been renewed for Season 4 at Netflix, but its leading man will not return.
Henry Cavill will exit the series at the end of The Witcher Season 3, paving the way for Liam Hemsworth to take over the iconic role.
“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,” Cavill continued.
“Liam, good sir, this character has such a wonderful depth to him, enjoy diving in and seeing what you can find.”
“As...
Henry Cavill will exit the series at the end of The Witcher Season 3, paving the way for Liam Hemsworth to take over the iconic role.
“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,” Cavill continued.
“Liam, good sir, this character has such a wonderful depth to him, enjoy diving in and seeing what you can find.”
“As...
- 10/30/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Henry Cavill has exited “The Witcher,” and the role of Geralt of Rivia will be played by Liam Hemsworth beginning in Season 4. Cavill will still appear in Season 3 of the Netflix series, which is already completed and is expected to stream next summer.
The shocking news was announced on the show’s official social media accounts on Saturday, with both actors releasing statements explaining that the change was amicable.
“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 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.
The shocking news was announced on the show’s official social media accounts on Saturday, with both actors releasing statements explaining that the change was amicable.
“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 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.
- 10/29/2022
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Liam Hemsworth took to Instagram on Saturday with some big news for fans of Netflix fantasy series “The Witcher”.
“As a ‘Witcher’ fan I’m over the moon about the opportunity to play Geralt of Rivia,” wrote Hemsworth, revealing that he’d be stepping into the role inhabited by Henry Cavill for the show’s first three seasons.
Read More: ‘The Witcher’ Shares Humorous Blooper Reel
“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,” Hemsworth continued. “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.”
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“As a ‘Witcher’ fan I’m over the moon about the opportunity to play Geralt of Rivia,” wrote Hemsworth, revealing that he’d be stepping into the role inhabited by Henry Cavill for the show’s first three seasons.
Read More: ‘The Witcher’ Shares Humorous Blooper Reel
“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,” Hemsworth continued. “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.”
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- 10/29/2022
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Henry Cavill will be replaced by Liam Hemsworth for season four of The Witcher, Netflix has announced.
The Man of Steel star has played the lead role of Geralt of Rivia in two seasons of the hit fantasy series, and will reprise the role for a forthcoming third series.
However, the streaming service announced on Saturday (29 October) that a fourth season had been comissioned – but Hunger Games star Hemsworth would be taking over the role.
In a statement issued by Netflix, 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 four.
“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...
The Man of Steel star has played the lead role of Geralt of Rivia in two seasons of the hit fantasy series, and will reprise the role for a forthcoming third series.
However, the streaming service announced on Saturday (29 October) that a fourth season had been comissioned – but Hunger Games star Hemsworth would be taking over the role.
In a statement issued by Netflix, 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 four.
“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...
- 10/29/2022
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - TV
Toss a coin to your new Witcher. Netflix is giving The Witcher fans something to cheer about as the streamer renews the fantasy drama for a fourth season, but change is on the horizon as Henry Cavill will pass on Geralt of Rivia’s sword to Liam Hemsworth. Yes, Hemsworth will take up the mantle originated onscreen by Cavill. While Season 3 has yet to air, Netflix is giving fans plenty of time to adjust to the shift between Cavill and Hemsworth by announcing the casting so early. Along with unveiling the renewal news, Netflix shared statements from both stars acknowledging the announcement. “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,” said Cavill. “In my stead, the fantastic Mr. Liam Hemsworth will be taking up the mantle of the White Wolf.
- 10/29/2022
- TV Insider
There's a new Witcher in town ... or at least, there will be when "The Witcher" season 4 eventually gets here. Netflix has announced today that the epic fantasy series has been renewed for a fourth season, but that pales in comparison to the news that Geralt of Rivia is being recast. Henry Cavill played the silver-haired monster-slayer in the previous two seasons and the upcoming third season of "The Witcher," but "The Hunger Games" star Liam Hemsworth will be taking over the role for "The Witcher" season 4.
Cavill himself announced the news on his Instagram page with the following statement:
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,...
Cavill himself announced the news on his Instagram page with the following statement:
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,...
- 10/29/2022
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
Fresh off the news that Henry Cavill would be returning to the big screen as Superman in future DC movies comes the revelation that The Witcher Season 3 will be Cavill’s last. Indeed, Cavill will be hanging up his wig and sword, with Liam Hemsworth set to join The Witcher as Geralt of Rivia in season 4. This isn’t unexpected, and it is good news for Superman fans. It promises that Cavill’s dance card is about to be filled up with many Man of Steel appearances in the DC universe, as teased by Black Adam.
In a statement to Netflix’s Tudum site, 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.
In a statement to Netflix’s Tudum site, 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.
- 10/29/2022
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
“The Witcher” will return with a fourth season with Liam Hemsworth taking the reins as Geralt of Rivia, replacing Henry Cavill, Netflix announced on Saturday and both Cavill and Hemsworth sharing the news on their Instagram accounts.
“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.”
Hemsworth added : “As a Witcher fan...
“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.”
Hemsworth added : “As a Witcher fan...
- 10/29/2022
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
“The Witcher” has been renewed for a fourth season by Netflix, though the hit fantasy series will be missing one familiar face. Henry Cavill will exit the production after the upcoming third season debuts, with Liam Hemsworth set to take over the lead role of Geralt of Rivia.
The streamer announced the renewal and casting news on Saturday afternoon, with both Hemsworth and Cavill also releasing statements. Reading into the tone of both statements, the decision seems to be an amicable passing of the torch.
“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 on Instagram. “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...
The streamer announced the renewal and casting news on Saturday afternoon, with both Hemsworth and Cavill also releasing statements. Reading into the tone of both statements, the decision seems to be an amicable passing of the torch.
“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 on Instagram. “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...
- 10/29/2022
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
Major shake-up on The Witcher.
Netflix on Saturday announced that the fantasy drama has been renewed for Season 4, at which point series star Henry Cavill will depart the role of Geralt of Rivia and hand his swords over to Hunger Games vet Liam Hemsworth.
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“My journey as Geralt of Rivia has been filled with both monsters and adventures,...
Netflix on Saturday announced that the fantasy drama has been renewed for Season 4, at which point series star Henry Cavill will depart the role of Geralt of Rivia and hand his swords over to Hunger Games vet Liam Hemsworth.
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“My journey as Geralt of Rivia has been filled with both monsters and adventures,...
- 10/29/2022
- by Ryan Schwartz and Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Netflix has renewed The Witcher for a fourth season with a twist.
Liam Hemsworth will replace Henry Cavill in the epic drama series, taking the reins as Geralt of Rivia.
The move comes ahead of the third season of the series, which will return in summer 2023. A four-part prequel series, The Witcher: Blood Origin launches December 25, 2022.
Cavill, who revealed earlier this week he will return in the role of Superman, played the grim Geralt of Rivia, the bane of supernatural beasties in the first three seasons of the drama series.
The Witcher is a story of the intertwined destinies of three individuals in the vast world of The Continent, where humans, elves, witchers, gnomes, and monsters battle to survive and thrive, and where good and evil is not easily identified.
It also stars Anya Chalotra and Freya Allan.
Hemsworth, who is best known for starring in the Hunger Games franchise,...
Liam Hemsworth will replace Henry Cavill in the epic drama series, taking the reins as Geralt of Rivia.
The move comes ahead of the third season of the series, which will return in summer 2023. A four-part prequel series, The Witcher: Blood Origin launches December 25, 2022.
Cavill, who revealed earlier this week he will return in the role of Superman, played the grim Geralt of Rivia, the bane of supernatural beasties in the first three seasons of the drama series.
The Witcher is a story of the intertwined destinies of three individuals in the vast world of The Continent, where humans, elves, witchers, gnomes, and monsters battle to survive and thrive, and where good and evil is not easily identified.
It also stars Anya Chalotra and Freya Allan.
Hemsworth, who is best known for starring in the Hunger Games franchise,...
- 10/29/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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