So, apparently, Netflix’s famous show ‘The Witcher’ lead Henry Cavill quits the show, passing his blades to Liam Hemsworth. Cavill wrote on his page, “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. 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.”
A major recasting has just rocked fans of one of Netflix’s biggest shows. Keep reading to find out how fans are welcoming the new Geralt with open arms… or, rather… aren’t. “The Witcher” has been a firm fan favorite since first hitting screens in December 2019. Following hot on the heels of HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” the show has a strong cult following among fantasy-drama fans. The premiere season was a smash hit, with a strong cult following among fantasy-drama fans. The premiere season was a smash hit, “462.5 million hours of view-time,” placing it on Netflix’s “most-viewed TV shows of all time list.” Things have grown from there. “The Witcher” Season 3 went the extra mile, managing to wrap filming despite tough times during COVID-19.
Henry Cavill Announces on Twitter
Lead actor Henry Cavill wrote on the show’s official Twitter account, “What a season this has been! I just want to thank you all for your determination and dedication through a tough shoot. Hopefully, you can all get some well-deserved rest.” Undoubtedly, one of the show’s main draws is Cavill, who provides both eye candy and action thrills in his role of Geralt of Rivia.
So, when the actor shocked fans by announcing on his Instagram that he was exiting the show and being replaced by Liam Hemsworth, the reaction was less than ecstatic. In fact, Cavill fans are hitting the eject button on “The Witcher” after the recasting news. If anyone had any doubt about how “The Witcher” fans really feel about Henry Cavill as Geralt, they just need a quick glance at his Instagram feed.