Netflix Replaces Henry Cavill In Witcher With Liam Hemsworth

After season 3 of The Witcher on Netflix, Henry Cavill will no longer play the show's protagonist, Geralt of Rivia

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Instead, From the fourth season, Liam Hemsworth will be the new monster slayer, Geralt of Rivia.

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Netflix’s popular Witcher books first started airing in 2019 with many praising Henry Cavill’s stoic but charming take on the white-haired witcher himself, Geralt.

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Since that first season, The Witcher has become a true franchise for Netflix. But as the fantasy franchise grows, the star of the original series won't be around.

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In a tweet today, Netflix confirmed that Cavill will step down from the role after The Witcher's third season.

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Starting in season four, Liam Hemsworth will join the "Witcher family" and Geralt will wear a white wig and carry a cool sword as he moves on.

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“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.

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“I may have some big boots to fill, but I’m truly excited to be stepping into The Witcher world,” said Hemsworth.

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