
‘The Witcher’ Reveals Liam Hemsworth’s Geralt, And People Have Mixed Feelings
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Henry Cavill portrayed the character in Netflix’s fantasy-drama since Season 1 but will be replaced by the “Hunger Games” alum in Season 4.
Jaskier may have a hard time convincing fans to toss a coin to this witcher.
On Wednesday, Netflix released its first look at Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia in its popular fantasy series “The Witcher.” It’s the first time fans got a peep at the new face of the show’s main character after Henry Cavill’s exit.
Cavill portrayed the leading character since the series premiered on the streamer in 2019 but announced his departure from the show in 2022 when he thought he was going to continue playing Superman on the big screen. That didn’t pan out for Cavill, and Warner Bros. shifted its plans for the DC superhero movie slate after Cavill had already freed up his schedule.
The “Man of Steel” star mentioned that the “Hunger Games” alum would “be taking up the mantle of the White Wolf” in his 2022 departure announcement and wished him the best, writing: “Liam, good sir, this character has such a wonderful depth to him. Enjoy diving in and seeing what you can find.”
It’s unclear if the series will address why its main character suddenly has a different face — but here’s a short promo clip of the new Geralt.