The Witcher is a Netflix original series that first hit the streaming site in 2019. This fantasy series was created to be a standalone short story, but after developing a large fandom, the writers continued the storyline. The second season released last year, with a third season promised to come out in the summer of 2023.
One reason this television show has gained such a strong following is because of the leading man: Henry Cavill. Known for playing a range of characters, from Sherlock in Enola Holmes to Superman in the DCU to Geralt in this series, he has earned a large following of fans who love and respect his work.
It recently came out that after season three, Cavill will be exiting the franchise. Instead of writing out his character, however, the show has decided to recast the role. Liam Hemsworth is the actor that they went with, and viewers everywhere have strong opinions on this decision. Here is how fans really feel about Liam Hemsworth joining The Witcher.
8 Liam Hemsworth Will Be Filling Some Big Shoes
Although fans have loved Henry Cavill as Geralt over the last two (almost three) seasons of The Witcher, he has officially stepped away from the franchise. Because of not only the main status of the character, but also the fan power behind Cavill, he is leaving behind some big shoes to fill.
Liam Hemsworth is taking over his role and fans are not holding back their thoughts.
7 Some Fans Think Mads Mikkelsen Would Be A Better Fit In The Witcher
One of the alternative actors fans would have liked to see take the role over is Mads Mikkelsen. Mads is a Danish actor, famous for movies like the Harry Potter franchise Fantastic Beasts, the TV series Hannibal, and Marvel's Doctor Strange film. In many of these productions he plays a villain/intense character, giving him the credentials to take over for Cavill.
6 Is Liam Hemsworth A Fan Of The Witcher?
Nobody gets a production, especially a television series, like a fan. People who really get into it may research, create fan pages, and/or dive into theories about the show. One upside to Liam Hemsworth taking over the role of Geralt is that he has been a fan of The Witcher since it first debuted, allowing him to already know the character he will be stepping into.
5 Many People Are Devastated With The Witcher Recasting
While some are hopeful for Liam as Geralt thanks to his love for the franchise already, many people are devastated. Not only are they losing the beloved Henry Cavill, but several fans believe that Hemsworth is a severe downgrade for the character.
They have very different builds, faces, and track records of previous Hollywood productions.
4 Some Fans Are Pointing Out That This Almost Happened Earlier
The first season of the show released in 2019, which meant that in 2018 there were still some casting decisions to be made. Before Henry Cavill was officially offered the role, one of the prospects was actually Liam Hemsworth. Granted, the show may have turned out differently if he had started as Geralt, but it should be a comfort to fans knowing he was always in the running.
3 There Are Some People Sticking Up For Liam Hemsworth
Although it may not be the most optimistic outlook, some fans are still on Liam's side. Not only is he a capable actor, but he won't have several long monologues to perform every episode. Because of this, some viewers think he will be just fine.
2 Even Some People Outside The Witcher Universe Are Sympathizing With Fans
Although some fans are hopeful, like those rallying behind the previous tweet, the majority of the The Witcher fandom is upset. News of this recasting has spread so powerfully through the world that even those who have never seen an episode of the show are sympathizing with fans.
Standing in solidarity, people everywhere are hoping that the executives will make a change.
1 Some Celebs Are Willing To Fight For The Witcher Role
This news has picked up so much steam, in fact, that other celebrities are bartering to throw their names in the ring. One such celeb is Pierson Fode, an American actor who has worked on Nickelodeon, Disney, Dynasty, and Supergirl, to name a few of his credentials. It seems almost everyone is against Liam Hemsworth taking the reins.
