Witcher, especially thanks to the third part of the video game saga, has become a gold mine that is mined on various levels. Of everything produced, we can highlight the Netflix series (if we count the media noise), which many interpreted as a reaction to Game of Thrones, but when it came down to the truth, the result was far below the HBO series and even ended up dividing fans of video games and novels, when it should have been based on that second one.

Despite the fact that The Witcher series has not convinced everyone and continues to generate divided opinions, Netflix is ​​determined to move the show forward, so a fourth season has already been confirmed and that the third has not yet premiered. However, Henry Cavilla British actor from Jersey who also plays (at least for now) Superman, decided to step off the ship and was replaced by Liam Hemsworth, who was involved in the Hunger Games films and starred in The Most Dangerous Game. As his last name suggests, he is the brother of Chris Hemsworth, the actor who plays Marvel’s Thor.

Until now, the reasons why Henry Cavill decided to stop playing Geralt of Rivia have not been revealed, but rumors suggest that he would choose to focus on Superman, it seems that the more visionary DC is willing to give everything to hire James Gunn as one of the CEOs of DC Studio.

Cavill confirmed his departure via his Instagram account, saying that “my Geralt of Rivia journey has been full of monsters and adventures and unfortunately I will be leaving my locket and swords behind. 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 respect for the time spent embodying Geralt and with excitement to see Liam’s version of this fascinating and gentle man.“.

For his part, Liam Hemsworth responded and confirmed the replacement saying: “As a fan of The Witcher, I’m excited to play Geralt of Rivia. Henry Cavill was an incredible Geralt and I’m honored to be handing over the reins and allowing me to take up the White Wolf’s blade for the next chapter of his adventure.“.

Let’s see how the series does with such a change because It’s very likely that those hooked on watching Henry Cavill will leave the show if Liam Hemsworth fails to live up to his level or does a very different interpretation., although there may also be changes to the story to bring Geralt of Rivia to a different time and minimize the impact of the actor change. On the other hand, and to be honest, neither of them has the physique of Geralt of Rivia, a character for whom it would be better to find an actor with harder features, but it is clear that Netflix decided to continue to bet on familiar faces of the public.