Henry Cavill, known for his iconic portrayal of Superman in the Man of Steel movie, is also admired for his role in the Netflix fantasy drama, The Witcher. The British actor, who is a fan of The Witcher game and book series, was adamant about playing the lead character, Geralt of Rivia. Cavill left no stone unturned to get everything right about his character, including his looks and voice.
Voice Lessons And Gym Training
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To prepare for his role, Cavill took several voice lessons to perfect the voice of Geralt of Rivia. He also underwent special gym training for his fighting scenes in the show.
Doug Cockle’s Inspiration For Cavill’s Voice
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For Geralt’s voice, Cavill used a deep, manly tone that was praised by Doug Cockle, who voiced Geralt of Rivia in the game. Cockle revealed that his performance in the game was an inspiration for Cavill’s voice in the show. He also emphasized that the monster hunter needs a gruffness in his voice.
Using A Different Tone
Cavill was supposed to use his natural voice for the show, but during the fight scene between Geralt and King Foltest, he unintentionally started using a different tone for the character. He found this tone better than his natural voice and decided to continue with it. He suggested making the voice more “stone and grit” to the showrunners, who agreed to do it as he wanted.
Maintaining Geralt’s Voice
Even after filming ended, Cavill maintained Geralt’s voice on set. He admitted that his voice is similar to Cockle’s work in the games, but he did not want to copy someone’s work. He aimed to bring it down to a British accent and make it more rugged.
In conclusion, Henry Cavill’s method acting for The Witcher, including his voice preparation and gym training, added authenticity to his portrayal of Geralt of Rivia. His dedication to the character even after filming ended is a testament to his commitment to his craft.
