{"id":3441,"date":"2022-11-25T18:02:51","date_gmt":"2022-11-25T18:02:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fuzzybug.net\/?p=3441"},"modified":"2022-11-25T18:02:52","modified_gmt":"2022-11-25T18:02:52","slug":"henry-cavill-to-leave-the-witcher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fuzzybug.net\/?p=3441","title":{"rendered":"Henry Cavill to Leave \u2018THE WITCHER\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It\u2019s true Witcher fans, Henry Cavill is leaving the THE WITCHER after the upcoming season 3 on Netflix. And as I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve heard by now, Liam Hemsworth is set to take over the role of Geralt of Rivia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honestly, this is without a doubt heartbreaking. I mean WITCHER fandom has often said that Cavill IS Geralt, much in same way fans have said Viggo Mortensen IS Aragorn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From their performance, their presence, they embody those characters. And dare I say define those characters. To picture someone else in the role seems unfathomable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for why Cavill is leaving the show? That\u2019s question. No explanation has been given other than it was time to move on. But Cavill in the past has spoken about an estimated 7 season plan for the show, and that he would be there for all of it. Presumably because he loves playing the character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My personal guess is that the reason is the dreaded \u201ccreative differences\u201d driving the reason for leaving. I don\u2019t think it\u2019s any secret that Cavill is a fan of the books, and I want to say that there was some conflict with the showrunners about diversions from the source material. Just speculation on my part, but maybe it was too much?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for Cavill\u2019s successor? Well, no offense to Liam Hemsworth, I\u2019ve enjoyed his roles, I don\u2019t see him filling Cavill\u2019s shoes. He definitely has a challenge ahead of him. Acting chops aside, Hemsworth just doesn\u2019t have the physical presence Cavill does. It\u2019s more like he would be better suited for Geralt\u2019s little brother or something? I mean, sure, season 4 would be years off, and gives him a chance to bulk up\u2026 but the buy in is hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m sure it probably sounds like I\u2019m tossing shade on Hemsworth, which is definitely not my intent. Just think the role has been miscast for Cavill\u2019s departure. Personally I think someone like Mads Mikkelsen<\/a> is fill the role. But I know things like this are a touch more complicated that mere wishlist thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Either way, looking forward to the upcoming season 3, and the prequel series, BLOOD ORIGIN, starring Michelle Yeoh. But beyond that for the franchise on the streaming giant? Well, we\u2019ll see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How about you? How do you feel about this casting news? Drop your thoughts on the Fuzzybug Facebook Page today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE WITCHER Season 3 is set to hit Netflix in the Summer of 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: Variety<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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It\u2019s true Witcher fans, Henry Cavill is leaving the THE WITCHER after the upcoming season 3 on Netflix. And as I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve heard by now, Liam Hemsworth is set to take over the role of Geralt of Rivia. Honestly, this is without a doubt heartbreaking. I mean WITCHER fandom has often said that Cavill…<\/p>\n

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