Ready to meet the new Geralt of Rivia?
Netflix has released the first footage (below) introducing Liam Hemsworth taking over the fantasy drama’s role for the show’s fourth season. This marks the first video of The Hunger Games star as the grim monster slayer following Henry Cavill’s announcement that he was departed the role three years ago. Also, Netflix revealed the season’s premiere date as Oct. 30.
The new season’s official description: “After the Continent-altering events of Season Three, Geralt, Yennefer (Anya Chalotra), and Ciri (Freya Allan) find themselves separated by a raging war and countless enemies. As their paths diverge and their goals sharpen, they stumble on unexpected allies eager to join their journeys. And if they can accept these found families, they just might have a chance at reuniting for good.”
The season will consist of eight episodes, the same as prior seasons. The series is from showrunner and executive producer Lauren Schmidt The season will consist of eight episodes, the same as previous seasons. The series is from showrunner and executive producer Lauren Schmidt Hissrich and the new season’s directors are Sergio Mimica-Gezzan, Tricia Brock, Alex Garcia Lopez and Jeremy Webb.
The season will consist of eight episodes, the same as previous seasons. The series is from showrunner and executive producer Lauren Schmidt Hissrich and the new season’s directors are Sergio Mimica-Gezzan, Tricia Brock, Alex Garcia Lopez and Jeremy Webb.
Netflix has previously announced the show will end with season five. “This is the beginning of a two-season journey for our family to finally reunite and be together — hopefully forever,” Hissrich says.
When Cavill announced he was quitting the series, later suggesting it was over creative differences, he posted the following statement: “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.”
For his part, Hemsworth has said he is “over the moon” to be stepping in as 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,” Hemsworth’s statement read. “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.”
In The Hollywood Reporter’s cover story with Cavill from November 2021, Cavill said he planned to follow through with The Witcher series through at least seven seasons. “Absolutely,” Cavill said at the time. “As long as we can keep telling great stories which honor Sapkowski’s work.”
Cavill is currently working on another sword-swinging epic, a remake of Highlander, though a recent injury has caused the production to be pushed to 2026.
