The Witcher star Henry Cavill recently announced that he would be stepping down as Geralt and passing his role onto Liam Hemsworth. In a statement released by Netflix on 29th October, Henry Cavill said he would be ending his time on the show after the third season, which will be released in the summer of next year, and wished Liam good luck with the role.
While gushing about his journey in the Netflix hit series, Henry shared, “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 four.” The actor added, “In my stead, the fantastic Mr Liam Hemsworth will be taking up the mantle of the White Wolf.”
Man Of Steel actor added, “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. Liam, good sir, this character has such a wonderful depth to him, enjoy diving in and seeing what you can find.” Liam also shared the news and said he was thrilled to be taking on the role.
Hemsworth penned, “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. 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.”
Just after the announcement, fans went into a frenzy and even launched a petition demanding Cavill to return to the series. Some fans also have a theory about his departure. While some believe it is because he is going to focus on reprising his role for a new Superman film. While a few think that Cavill has hinted at a conflict with the writers even before. However, the exact reason for Henry Cavill leaving the franchise is still unknown.
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