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Two years after Henry Cavill officially announced that he is stepping down as Geralt of Rivia from Netflix’sThe Witcherto pass on the torch to Liam Hemsworth, the latter makes a surprising revelation that might concern fans of the franchise.
Season 3 of the famed epic fantasy saga premiered last year, but Cavill was already done with it the moment he wrapped up filming. Despite his heavy heart, he formally introduced Hemsworth as his successor.
Liam Hemsworth Never WatchedThe WitcherShow or Read the Books
Many were disappointed withHenry Cavill’s departure from the widely popular video game adaptation saga. He took on the role of Geralt of Rivia in 2019 and reprised for two more seasons until a sudden shift in creative direction affected his involvement in the franchise.
WithLiam Hemsworthtaking over, fans are quite skeptical about the actor’s ability to live up to expectations, especially after Cavill’s outstanding performance despite the series’ mixed reviews. A new interview may bring forth more concern as the Australian star confessed he initially never watched the show or read the novels.
Speaking onLive Kelly and Markon YouTube, Hemsworth admitted he only prepared for the upcoming series after he was cast. Although he played the video game about a decade ago, the 34-year-old hunk has never seen Cavill’s performance.
I hadn’t seen the TV show and I hadn’t read the books but I played the video game like 10 years ago or something.
He calledThe Witcherone of the best video games of all time and a franchise that he truly loved, but when Netflix came to him to offer the part of Geralt of Rivia, he told them, “You know, let me watch the TV show and have a look at the books and really get stuck into it.”
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Usually, fans of the video game are curious to see the screen adaptation. Revealing that he never watched the series could mean that he isn’t truly a genuine fan and he only did his research after he was hired for the job. Somewhere in the interview, he revealed he just got back to playing the game “to refresh my memory.”
On the other hand, it could also be because Hemsworth didn’t like the show at all, but he was forced to have a look at it to learn the story.
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The role of Geralt of Rivia is a huge shoe to fill, and because the franchise was smeared with controversy after Cavill’s exit, comparisons between him and Hemsworth will be inevitable.
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Nonetheless, the actor provided an update for fans about the show’s progress. In the same conversation withLive Kelly and Mark, he revealed they have three more weeks of shooting and have been deep in production now for eight months.
The actor also said that after a four-month break, they will return to filming next year for another eight months for the fifth and final installment.
The Witcheris currently available to stream on Netflix.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
