Netflix has confirmed that production on The Witcher’s fourth season is currently underway in the UK, being shot back-to-back with a fifth and final season, and with it comes a first-look teaser that shows off what Liam Hemsworth, one of the popular Hemsworth brothers, will look like as Geralt of Rivia in season four of The Witcher. Hemsworth, 34, replaces Henry Cavill, who announced that he would be leaving the show in October 2022.
Quotes from Cavill and Hemsworth:
- Henry Cavill
- “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, 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.”
- Liam Hemsworth
- “As a Witcher fan, I’m over the moon about the opportunity to play Geralt of Rivia.”
- “Henry Cavill has been an incredible Geralt, and I’m honored 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.”
- “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.”
A peek at Hemsworth as the White Wolf:
Netflix on what viewers can expect to see in S4:
The fourth and fifth seasons will cover Sapkowski’s three remaining books: Baptism of Fire, The Tower of the Swallow, and Lady of the Lake. As [creator and showrunner Lauren] Hissrich mentioned, Hemsworth is taking over the role of Geralt from Henry Cavill, who played the character in the first three seasons.