Henry Cavill will play The Witcher's Geralt in upcoming Netflix series

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Highly anticipated: Back in May last year, fans of the Witcher books and games were delighted when Netflix announced a TV series based on the eight Andrzej Sapkowski novels was being created. Since then there has been speculation over who would play the lead role of Geralt of Rivia. Now, we have our answer: Superman actor Henry Cavill.

At 35-years-old, some may believe Cavill is a bit young to portray the grizzled Geralt—I still think Hannibal’s Mads Mikkelsen would have been perfect—but showrunner Lauren S. Hissrich says he was always the first choice to play the mighty monster hunter.

The English actor was the first person Hissrich met to discuss the role in April. The actor has spoken about his love of games on several occasions and said he's completed The Witcher 3 twice. In an interview with IGN last month, Cavill said he would “absolutely” be interested in playing Geralt, calling it “an amazing role,” but never revealed he’d already been in talks with Hissrich.

He was my first meeting. I didn’t have writers or scripts yet – just a greenlight and a lot of passion. That was four months ago, and I’ve never forgotten the passion he brought. He IS Geralt. He always has been. I’m so thrilled to welcome HENRY CAVILL to the #Witcher family.

— Lauren S. Hissrich (@LHissrich) 4 September 2018

There’s still no official word on when the Witcher series will arrive, though it's expected to land on Netflix sometime in 2020. There will be eight episodes in the first season, and it will be shooting somewhere in Eastern Europe, which should be an ideal setting for the world of the Witcher.

 

My new mailing address is: Geralt C/O Vesemir Kaer Morhen Kaer Morhen Valley Hertch Kaedwen Please note, I'm rarely there. Monster slaying being what it is. So, replies will be few and far between, if at all. @Netflix #Witcher #GeraltOfRivia

A post shared by Henry Cavill (@henrycavill) on Sep 4, 2018 at 7:25am PDT

We also know that Yennefer, Triss Merigold, Ciri, Regis the vampire (who appeared in the Witcher 3 expansion Blood and Wine), Emperor Emhyr var Emreis, and Dandelion (using his name from the novels, Jaskier) will be in the TV series.

Cavill has confirmed his casting on Instagram, where he also retweeted a fan-made image of how he might look as Geralt.

 

Had to repost these gems. All of them are from Bosslogic's account who has such a keen eye and talent for this kind of stuff. There is a capture of emotion and tone skill set there that I haven't seen often. So, very nicely done mate! Also, it's pretty cool to see what I would look like as Super Mario, Solid Snake and Geralt!! @Bosslogic #Superman #SuperMario #Geralt #SolidSnake #TheWitcher

A post shared by Henry Cavill (@henrycavill) on Aug 8, 2018 at 4:02pm PDT

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[Bubbajim]

I'll probably watch it, but I know that the whole time I'll be thinking "If only Henry Cavill could actually act".

 

[Squid Surprise]

I'll probably watch it, but I know that the whole time I'll be thinking "If only Henry Cavill could actually act".

What, you didn't like Immortals?

 

[Polycount]

Not too happy about this. Going to give it a shot, but I don't care for Cavill.

 

[Squid Surprise]

Not too happy about this. Going to give it a shot, but I don't care for Cavill.

Let’s be realistic.... how many people are going to see (or not see) a movie based on a video game because of the caliber of actor?

 

[psycros]

Not too happy about this. Going to give it a shot, but I don't care for Cavill.

Let’s be realistic.... how many people are going to see (or not see) a movie based on a video game because of the caliber of actor?

Most of us? The abysmal reviews and ticket sales of most game-based films clearly show that fans still expect a quality product.

 

[Stark]

"I still think Hannibal’s Mads Mikkelsen would have been perfect"
this ....is so perfect....

 

[vimann]

Get ready for white haired superwitcher.
Would have preffered someone who actually had ANY similarities to the character. But hey, he played the game so he must be good for the part.

 

[LeroN]

Spoiler: Zach MacGowan was the best choice

 

[Squid Surprise]

Most of us? The abysmal reviews and ticket sales of most game-based films clearly show that fans still expect a quality product.

Lol.... the reviews might be abysmal, but the ticket sales are NOT! That’s why they keep getting made.... and alas, that’s also the proof that fans DON’T expect a quality product... or at least, they’re willing to swallow their disappointment and buy more tickets....

 

[Sir Alex Ice]

I do not see him as Geralt, too young, too pretty.
Maybe Geralt as an aprrentice witcher... but that would in the lines of retarded shows like Young Hercules or Young Indian Jones.

 

[Squid Surprise]

I do not see him as Geralt, too young, too pretty.
Maybe Geralt as an aprrentice witcher... but that would in the lines of retarded shows like Young Hercules or Young Indian Jones.

Makeup and CGI can do wonders... The Twitter photo made him look pretty awesome... I'd be more concerned with his acting - looks really shouldn't be a concern

 

[Bubbajim]

It's 2018 guys, I can't believe we don't have a real Witcher to play the Witcher. So racist. Omg. #notallWitchers #WitcherSoWhite