The Witcher Showrunner Lauren Hissrich Found Henry Cavill “Really Annoying” Due to His Over-Enthusiasm to Play Geralt
Henry Cavill’s Dedication To Playing Geralt Of Rivia
Henry Cavill’s role as Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher was widely praised, with many impressed by his performance and dedication to the character. Cavill, who is a massive fan of video games, actively lobbied for the role of Geralt of Rivia. Despite Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, the program creator, turning down the actor’s agents for a meeting, Cavill persisted and eventually convinced Hissrich to meet with him.
The Right Man For The Role
Hissrich auditioned 206 actors for the lead role and continued to work on the script for the show. She eventually realized that Henry Cavill was the right man for the job due to his extensive knowledge of the source material. During an interview with Vulture, Cavill confirmed that he was constantly pushing his agents to secure him the role. Stating that he was not going to miss out on the series.
Henry Cavill’s Love For Video Games
Henry Cavill is known for his love of video games and almost missed out on the role of Superman due to playing World of Warcraft. As per reports, he is getting ready for the role of Captain Price in a Call of Duty movie. Though not much information is available on the project. Currently, he is busy shooting for the Warhammer project with Amazon.
The Future of Video Game Adaptations
There have been numerous attempts to create movies and TV series based on video games, with varying degrees of success. The Last of Us, for example, was a massive hit. While others, such as the cancelled Sinister Six movie, failed to get off the ground. While there are rumors about a Call of Duty movie, nothing has been confirmed, but if made correctly, it could be a significant success.
