‘The Witcher’ Renewed For Season 4 With Liam Hemsworth Replacing Henry Cavill

The Witcher has been renewed by Netflix for Season 4 but that’s not all!

Liam Hemsworth will replace Henry Cavill in the fantasy drama series, assuming the role of Geralt of Rivia. Anya Chalotra and Freya Allan will return after renewing their contracts.

The announcement comes ahead of the third season of the series, which will return in summer 2023. In addition, a four-part prequel series, The Witcher: Blood Origin launches December 25, 2022.

Cavill, who announced earlier this week he will return in the role of Superman, played the grim Geralt of Rivia, fighter of supernatural beings in the first three seasons of the show.

The Witcher follows three individuals whose stories are intertwined in the vast world of The Continent, where humans, elves, witchers, gnomes, and monsters battle to survive and thrive, and where good and evil is not easily identified.

Hemsworth, who is best known for starring in the Hunger Games franchise, recently starred in Quibi drama Most Dangerous Game.

Cavill made the decision to move on after his short-term deal for The Witcher expired. The production films overseas and has a demanding production schedule, which could be tough for Cavill who already has other film and TV projects lined up, including the just announced The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare, in addition to his Superman return.

Lauren Schmidt Hissrich is showrunner and executive producer on the series. Tomek Baginski, Jason F. Brown, Sean Daniel, Mike Ostrowski, Steve Gaub and Jarosław Sawko also executive produce.

Cavill said, “My journey as Geralt of Rivia has been filled with both monsters and adventures, and alas, I will be laying down my medallion and my swords for season 4. In my stead, the fantastic Mr Liam Hemsworth will be taking up the mantle of the White Wolf. As with the greatest of literary characters, I pass the torch with reverence for the time spent embodying Geralt and enthusiasm to see Liam’s take on this most fascinating and nuanced of men. Liam, good sir, this character has such a wonderful depth to him, enjoy diving in and seeing what you can find.”

Hemsworth added, “As a Witcher fan I’m over the moon about the opportunity to play Geralt of Rivia. Henry Cavill has been an incredible Geralt, and I’m honoured that he’s handing me the reins and allowing me to take up the White Wolf’s blades for the next chapter of his adventure. Henry, I’ve been a fan of yours for years and was inspired by what you brought to this beloved character. I may have some big boots to fill, but I’m truly excited to be stepping into The Witcher world.”