Netflix has had success with "The Witcher" so far, with all the fans saying Henry Cavill was the perfect actor for the role, which is why his departure from the role is harder to accept. As Cavill bids farewell to his co-stars, he acknowledges the amazing job they've done to bring the characters to life.
Saying Goodbye to 'The Witcher'
Henry Cavill has been regarded as a perfect fit to play Geralt of Rivia, not only because of his physical characteristics but also because he had extensive knowledge of both the books and the games. He had the kind of respect for the source material that book fans appreciated.
However, for reasons not explicitly stated, Cavill is leaving the show. Some argue that it's because the production team and Cavill had creative differences, given that the actor wanted to stay true to the books as much as possible.
In his speech during the Tudum event this 2023, Cavill stated that his co-stars bring so much nuance and detail to the characters, which are "often at the risk of being oversimplified." To some, the last bit may sound like his take on the producers' lack of loyalty to the source material.
This was his response to Joey Batey, the actor who played Jaskier when he was asked about his experience in filming his last season as the lead. Batey thanked Cavill for his "incredible contribution to The Witcher across three seasons," as mentioned in PC Gamer.
The show's third season, which will have a first and second volume, is set to be released this June 29th. The latter half will be launched a month after Volume 1 on July 27th. From there on out, Geralt will be played by Liam Hemsworth.
Hemsworth has not exactly been receiving a warm welcome from "The Witcher" fans. Some are upset that they are losing the actor they believe was the perfect cast, while others are disappointed by the rumor that Cavill's decision was due to the producer's creative liberties.
Despite that, it looks like the show will still be moving forward, especially since it has already been renewed for two more seasons. Some fans say that they will no longer be watching the show beyond season 3, which could be bad news for Netflix.
What to Expect from Season 3
From the official trailer alone, we can already see what we can expect from the third season of "The Witcher." It's also expected that the show will be bringing in more viewers as the buzz of Henry Cavill leaving his role has created so much buzz.
For one, Ciri's training during the previous season will finally be put to action as she fights monsters and enemies with Geralt side by side. She has also been practicing her magic abilities with Yennefer, which brings more possibilities of action for the actress playing Ciri, Freya Allan.
For fans of the game, the trailer gives us a sneak peek of the Wild Hunt, which are the main antagonist in the third game of The Witcher franchise by CD Projekt Red. This alone can pull in more viewers from the game's fanbase.
