Netflix has announced that Liam Hemsworth will replace Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia in the popular series, The Witcher. Cavill had completed filming for Season 3 before his departure, so viewers will still see him in the upcoming season. In a statement, Cavill expressed his excitement to see Hemsworth take on the role, passing the torch to him with reverence.

The Future Of The Witcher After Season 3

The Witcher Season 3 will be released in two parts, with the first five episodes premiering on June 29 and the remaining episodes, featuring Cavill’s final appearances, on July 27. The release date for Season 4, which will introduce Hemsworth as Geralt, is still uncertain, but there have been rumors that Netflix may film Seasons 4 and 5 back-to-back. The future of the show is still up in the air, and subsequent seasons will depend on viewers’ reactions to Hemsworth’s performance.

Reactions To Cavill’s Departure

Fans were disappointed to hear about Cavill’s departure, and many were uncertain about Hemsworth’s suitability as a replacement lead. The Witcher universe faced more trouble when the Blood Origin prequel spin-off was poorly received by both critics and audiences. Netflix will be hoping to regain fans’ favor with Season 3 and keep viewers engaged when Hemsworth takes over as Geralt in Season 4, which will likely be released in 2025.