Henry Cavill and Liam Hemsworth shared their comments on the fourth season of The Witcher at the same time on Instagram. In the post, Cavill confirmed the news of the recasting and said he was looking forward to seeing what Hemsworth would do with the new role.
My journey as Geralt of Rivia has been full of monsters and adventures. Unfortunately, I will be putting my medallion and swords away in the fourth season. In my place, the fantastic Mr. Liam Hemsworth will assume the armor of the White Wolf. I pass the baton with respect for the time spent impersonating Geralt and enthusiasm to see Liam take on the role of the most fascinating and nuanced hero.
Cavill wrote on Instagram.
Cavill closed his post by saying that Geralt had “great depth” and urged Hemsworth to “enjoy the dive and see what can be found in it.”
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While not a direct answer to Cavill, Hemsworth shared the following on his own page:
As a fan of The Witcher , I am more than satisfied with the possibility of playing Geralt of Rivia. Henry Cavill was an amazing Geralt and I am honored that he gives me the reins and allows me to take the blades of the White Wolf for the next chapter of his adventures. Henry, I’ve been your fan for years and I was inspired by what you brought to this beloved character. Maybe I will have high expectations, but I’m really excited to enter the world of The Witcher .
Considering season three is yet to come out, the Netflix announcement made no mention of the fourth season’s release date. The next season will be released in the summer of 2023.