Get ready, The Witcher fans! The beloved series is back, even though there have been some big changes for the main character, the show still promises to keep audiences enthralled!
A New Geralt:
The new season, which is now in production is Season 4. A brand new version of the popular show was released back in August 2022.
The main character, Geralt has seen some shifts over the past few seasons. It all comes down to Henry Cavill! Cavill played this powerful Witcher! But with the announcement of Season 4! He decided that he would take a step back.
He went out with a bang, giving us a remarkable Season 3. You may be wondering what happened. It means, he left fans curious. He is being replaced! That new, awesome character is going to be Liam Hemsworth!
A Fresh Face On Screen
He's known as Gale, a great figure from the amazing Hunger Games series, that had audiences rooting for him back in 2012!
Hemsworth has also announced that Season 4 production will continue and should be finished up by the end of February 2024, meaning we are so close!
It might just feel like Hemsworth, has had a while to get in those training scenes!
A Returning Cast With New Faces
For those that may think this means you're going to get something completely new! It seems some of The Witcher most memorable, familiar characters are back.
- The awesome Anya Chalotra
- The talented Freya Allan, who are back on-screen as Yennefer and Ciri respectively
As well, fans can enjoy new characters!
- Laurence Fishburne! An iconic actor known from The Matrix series, who also took on roles in some "Star Trek" movies as well, will be on-screen as "Regis"! That's not all though.
- He will have the amazing role of a "vampire barber-surgeon"!
- The exciting Sharlto Copley was brought in as the "bounty hunter," Leo Bonhart.
- James Purefoy joins The Witcher, and is playing the part of Emhyr. He's a spy character.
- Danny Woodburn.
An All New Geralt
There was an incredible reveal from Henry Cavill, confirming he was going to take a break after Season 3! That didn't mean the end for The Witcher.
It also meant it wouldn't mean the end for "Geralt" because the show was renewed, and they even created Season 5 which will be the last installment!
You may also have been wondering about what Cavill had to say when he took his leave from The Witcher series! And that’s where a statement about Hemsworth was revealed! A show of respect and encouragement to the new Witcher.
A New Season and What To Expect:
The latest season might just be about the wars going on!
- Season 4 looks to explore how a conflict is coming to a head with Nilfgaard and the Northern Kingdoms. It's one that's going to have some dramatic, interesting consequences as well.
- Nilfgaard was a threat up to Season 3 but now the empire is becoming much more powerful. There was a devastating strike made at the Sorcerers and then later villages. In fact, we will get to see some incredible scenes.
- Vilgefortz. One of the most well known figures, will have a special moment on Season 4! Fans have waited to see how the powerful wizard will come together.
- Vilgefortz was a character that appeared in Season 3. This makes the new season one where the story comes to a climax, as the season comes to an epic ending. It was already discovered that "Vilgefortz" has plans to get control of the Continent, by finding these unique locations.
- It looks like he will be working against both Yennefer and Geralt.
What's To Come in Season 4 and Beyond
You can get excited! "The Witcher" series has had some amazing, complex romances and Geralt's story has an especially compelling one with Yennefer!! The storyline continues to add even more complex and fascinating storytelling.
Ciri's part in "The Witcher" is filled with all kinds of great characters and memorable roles.
The storyline may not always follow what is described in the "The Witcher" novels!
However, the one constant, it appears that this season has been confirmed.
- It seems Vilgefortz wants to have access to those amazing and powerful Monoliths.
- Geralt will look to make a comeback in Season 4, by taking on a big quest, he is searching for Ciri!
- It also doesn't seem like "Vilgefortz," is going to take on such an immense journey with just these minor steps!
- The plan appears to be the main event. With a possible epic showdown between them. It is certainly going to be incredible.
The trailers for "The Witcher" series have a distinct way about them! With "Season 4" getting underway it appears the teaser trailers will not only bring forth new footage! We are going to be treated with a preview that will really set the stage, that is until production has completely finished. For the newest series that we all have been wanting! If you're not caught up or looking for a good way to begin your adventures in "The Witcher" series.
Geralt, Ciri and Yennefer are ready to captivate viewers around the world, giving us an incredible fantasy filled series!
So get excited and wait until Season 4 drops on Netflix. We can't wait to see all of these amazing talents come to life, all of those amazing moments and exciting new developments as "The Witcher" continues its awesome journey!