Netflix replaces Henry Cavill with Liam Hemsworth to be Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher

The Witcher series has been renewed for a fourth season by Netflix. However, Henry Cavill will leave the production after the debut of the upcoming third season, with Liam Hemsworth set to take on the lead role of Geralt of Rivia via Variety.

Netflix announced the renewal and casting news on Saturday afternoon, with both Hemsworth and Cavill also releasing statements:

“My journey as Geralt of Rivia has been full of monsters and adventures and sadly I will be putting down my medallion and swords for season 4,” Cavill said in a statement on Instagram. “In my place, the fantastic Mr. Liam Hemsworth will take up the mantle of the White Wolf. As with the greatest literary characters, I pass the torch with reverence for the time spent incarnating Geralt and with excitement to see Liam’s version of this fascinating and nuanced man. Liam, good sir, this character has such wonderful depth, he enjoys diving in and seeing what he can find.”

“As a fan of the Witcher, I am delighted with the opportunity to play Geralt of Rivia. Henry Cavill has been an incredible Geralt, and I am honored that he will hand over the reins to me and allow me to take up the White Wolf’s blades for the next chapter in his adventure,” Hemsworth’s statement read. “Henry, I have 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 really excited to enter the world of The Witcher.”

Cavill has played monster hunter Geralt on “The Witcher” since the Netflix series debuted in December 2019. The show’s upcoming third season, which has set a summer 2023 release window, will now be the last of the series. actor with the series.