‘The Witcher’ has been one of the best shows produced by Netflix. Two seasons have been released until now and they have received positive reviews from critics and audiences. One of the major reasons behind the show’s success is Henry Cavill, who plays the lead role of Geralt of Rivia.
While the show’s third season is scheduled to premiere, it will also mark the last appearance of Cavill and he will be replaced by Liam Hemsworth.
How ‘The Witcher’ Producers Will Replace Henry Cavill With Liam Hemsworth?
The executive producer of ‘The Witcher’ Steve Gaub has revealed how the character of Henry Cavill will be replaced by Liam Hemsworth. Gaub stated that it will be a flawless process and will be inspired by novels by Andrzej Sapkowski.
Gaub mentioned to Yahoo! News that the upcoming season will be a strong season for Cavill as he will be portraying Geralt of Rivia for the last time. He added: “I think he left with his head held high and passing the reins as many franchises end up doing, passing a title character from one actor to another, and we’re going to be in great hands with Liam.”
Gaub continued by saying that they are expecting to explore more of Geralt of Rivia with a new person playing the role, giving a new face. Another executive producer Tomek Baginski said that followers of the source material will recognize the story they have taken to explain Henry’s exit from the series.
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Why Liam Hemsworth Got The Show’s Lead Role?
Liam Hemsworth stated in October 2022 that he has been hired as the replacement for Henry Cavill in ‘The Witcher.’ Hemsworth praised Cavill for his performance on the show since the first season.
Liam said that he is happy as Cavill is giving him his place in the show and added: “I’m truly excited to be stepping into The Witcher world.” Cavill has been a big fan of the show and he reportedly left the show for creative differences with the producers.
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