Netflix’s The Witcher started with Henry Cavill in the lead. Audiences deemed it the perfect casting, and with Cavill’s knowledge of the source material, he gave an immaculate performance as Geralt of Rivia. But 2023 brought a barrage of bad news. Not only did he leave the DCEU and the Superman cape behind, but Henry Cavill also announced that he was stepping down from the role of the Witcher.
Fans were dismayed, especially given his larger-than-life personality that came out in his performance. The showrunners soon announced that Liam Hemsworth will be joining the show in Cavill’s stead and take on the role of the Witcher. Season 3 saw the last of Henry Cavill in his monster-hunting avatar, and that was that.
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The Witcher: New Casting Update To Entice Fans Over Henry Cavill Leaving
The Witcher recently announced the addition of Laurence Fishburne to the show. The actor has been given the role of Regis, a very powerful higher vampire from the Witcher lore. Though fans have a positive outlook toward the casting, many seem unenthusiastic about the show overall. Fishburne is a brilliant actor and has the ability to mold the role to his needs, which will be a positive for playing a character like Regis.
So far, no new names have been added to the cast list other than Laurence Fishburne. Liam Hemsworth is, of course, taking over for Henry Cavill. Other than that, Anya Chalotra, Freya Allan, and Joey Batey will be returning to their respective roles of Yennefer, Princess Ciri, and Jaskier, respectively.
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Fans React to the Casting of Laurence Fishburne as Regis
Laurence Fishburne is no doubt one of the very best actors of his generation. With movies like The Matrix, John Wick, Apocalypse Now, etc, in his filmography, the 62-year-old has given some groundbreaking performances so far. This is why it is no surprise that fans of the show are excited to have him on board. Well, for the most part.
Unfortunately, the majority of the fans are dismayed over Henry Cavill, leaving The Witcher for good and having Liam Hemsworth replace him. And they have been quite vocal about it as well.
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What’s the Witcher without Superman?
— Arabella 🌸 (@Camila_only03) January 12, 2024
He’s great, but I have no interest in The Witcher since Henry left.
— Chainsaw Reacts (@ChainsawReacts) January 12, 2024
that show won't survive without Henry
— Synth Potato🥔 (@SynthPotato) January 12, 2024
To the producers of this show: pic.twitter.com/RDctZXhwlg
— Lee (@FilmItLee) January 12, 2024
this show is dead anyway. pic.twitter.com/lBXk0AYYDL
— JRodMty (@JRodMty) January 12, 2024
They’re still making this show? lol?
— StoicStud (@StoicStud24) January 12, 2024
The Witcher is available for streaming on Netflix.
