Ran Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Season 3 is not likely to air before Summer 2023, but Netflix had to let people know about season 4 (which is obviously greenlit)... and the fact that Henry Cavill will be departing the role of Geralt and Rivia, to be replaced by Liam Hemsworth for the 4th season. Big news for Witcher fans. More here from the Netflix press release. Cavill posted to instagram about it. Will be very weird not to see him in the role, but I suspect it's because of the rumors of more Superman for him are likely true and he's clearing the schedule for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soylent Brown Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 It'll be weird without Cavill, but I kind of like the idea of Geralt becoming a James Bond style multi-actor character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard of Banefort Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 I don’t even watch the Witcher and I was surprised to hear this. It’s weird that they announced this so early, especially since it’ll make for a weird press tour. I guess they’ll be starting filming for the next season before then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IFR Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Many will say that this is due to Cavill returning as Superman, which no doubt is a factor. But Cavill seems to be a really big fan of The Witcher property, and so I also choose to believe that he's depressed to see aggressively incompetent writers torch the material that he loves, and left this show as soon as he was able to. Which makes me like him even more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luzifer's right hand Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Quote Fuck To quote his character. There were rumours about creative differences but this was still a surprise for me when I saw his post on instagram. Might be better to cancel it to be honest. It has flaws but Cavil was just great as Geralt. Corvinus85 and TormundsWoman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryk Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Well that's it for that series then. Cavil as Geralt was the best thing about it and from the sounds of it he cared more about the characters than the showrunners. Liam Hemsworth is a laughable replacement. Can't see the guy as Geralt at all. Corvinus85 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spockydog Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 I'm confused. I thought this show was the bastion of epic, 5-star fantasy television. A show that that pissed all over RoP, despite being lousy with shitty, soap-level actors, dribbling even shittier sub-soap dialogue. Guess I was wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IFR Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Spockydog said: I'm confused. I thought this show was the bastion of epic, 5-star fantasy television. A show that that pissed all over RoP, despite being lousy with shitty, soap-level actors, dribbling even shittier sub-soap dialogue. Guess I was wrong. I think you're confusing it with Game of Thrones, which even at its worst was far better and (incredible as it sounds) more respectful of its source material than either of those shows. Edited October 29, 2022 by IFR Spockydog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spockydog Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 john 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvinus85 Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 No Cavill no Geralt. TormundsWoman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadlines? What Deadlines? Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Seriously, 90% of this years box office is going to be shit in a shit way... ...until Avatar 2 comes out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueless Northman Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 1 hour ago, Darryk said: Well that's it for that series then. Cavil as Geralt was the best thing about it and from the sounds of it he cared more about the characters than the showrunners. Most probably, it's Cavill who should've picked the showrunners/scriptwriters, and not the other way around. Darryk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard of Banefort Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 7 hours ago, Spockydog said: I'm confused. I thought this show was the bastion of epic, 5-star fantasy television. A show that that pissed all over RoP, despite being lousy with shitty, soap-level actors, dribbling even shittier sub-soap dialogue. Guess I was wrong. From what I’ve seen, non-book fans of The Witcher love how schlocky it is (which that tweet you shared seems to back up). It sounds like Witcher hit that same sweet spot that shows like Merlin did in the past. It must be bringing in big money though, considering that Netflix would rather recast their lead than cancel it. They’re normally very quick to cancel projects even when they’re popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ran Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 This reminds me of the recent report from a former writer on The Witcher: Quote Q: "Can you discuss how the production team came about, like how they were recruited for X-Men '97?" A: "For sure, in fall of 2020, Marvel's head of streaming asked me to develop a take to revive this show. From there I pitched it out, was hired. My LP was the first hire and he brought along all the amazing talent that followed. My general rule was you HAD to be a fan. No questions. I've been on show - namely Witcher - where some of the writers were not or actively disliked the books and games (even actively mocking the source material.) It's a recipe for disaster and bad morale. Fandom as a litmus test checks egos, and makes all the long nights worth it. You have to respect the work before you're allowed to add to its legacy." Beau DeMayo worked on the first two seasons of the show, credited with writing an episode for each one. AncalagonTheBlack and Darryk 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mormont Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 It's a shame Cavill is leaving, but not a surprise. Getting him for this role in the first place was notable, getting him to stay for three seasons more so. Hemsworth isn't as big a name (well, it's a bigger name... I should say, he's a lower profile actor, though he has co-starred with Schwarzenegger and Stallone) but at the same time it could be a lot worse. |it would be nice if folks could praise Cavill without writing off Liam Hemsworth sight unseen. Also, I wouldn't say the TV series is 'schlock' but then again, the books aren't anything other than well written fun fantasy either. They're not great literature or anything. (I'm reminded of a former boarder who used to look down on most such books but praised the Witcher to the heavens.) Getting to four seasons isn't bad at all. Getting three seasons out of a bona fide movie star is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karaddin Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 I'm in the "enjoyed the first 2 seasons" and haven't read the source material bucket, Cavill's performance was perfect for what it was and a huge part of that. I haven't seen that style of comedy from Liam and I'm not sure he's got it, but I guess I could have said the same from Cavill prior to the first season so I guess we'll see. It's hard to see what could prise him away from this series if he was actually happy with it, I can't see Superman being enough although Bond would be. I guess if there's another casting announcement for him in the next few months that will give a reason, in the absence of that I think I'll be assuming he was unhappy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartofice Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Liam Hemsworth played Thor in the theatre troupe scenes in Love and Thunder and I take that as a hint of how he might be.. wasn’t great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsay B. Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 ^^^^ I believe that was the older brother, Luke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartofice Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Just now, Ramsay B. said: ^^^^ I believe that was the older brother, Luke. Lol, was it?? So many Hemsworths!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard of Banefort Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Liam’s big role was as one of the leads in the Hunger Games saga. It’s hard to believe those came out close to a decade ago now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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