Here’s your first look at Liam Hemsworth in The Witcher

[Karlston]

The actor will take over the role of Geralt from Henry Cavill starting with season 4.

Image: Entertainment Weekly / Netflix

 

A new actor, but the same white wig. We already knew that Liam Hemsworth was taking over as Geralt of Rivia in Netflix’s adaptation of The Witcher, replacing Henry Cavill. But now we have our first (official, anyway) look at the actor in the role, courtesy of Entertainment Weekly. And he looks like, well, Liam Hemsworth with Geralt’s iconic white hair. It’s not clear if the shift between actors will be referenced in the show itself, but this early image makes it seem like the transition might be relatively seamless.

 

Cavill exited the role following season 3 (though it wasn’t the most fitting send-off). Hemsworth will take up the wig and double swords starting in season 4 — which is currently in production — through season 5, which has been confirmed as the show’s last. In addition to a new Geralt, season 4 is also introducing other fresh cast members, including Laurence Fishburne, Sharlto Copley, James Purefoy, and Danny Woodburn.

 

Elsewhere in The Witcher universe, developer CD Projekt Red is working on a follow-up to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, which is expected to kick off a new trilogy.

 

Source