Liam Hemsworth on replacing Cavill and leading ‘The Witcher’ S4
“Hemsworth says he was hesitant to replace Henry Cavill as Geralt.”
Key points
- Hemsworth says he was hesitant to replace Henry Cavill as Geralt.
- He joined because he’s a fan and believes he can honor the role.
- Season four explores a pivotal point in Geralt’s emotional journey.
- ‘The Witcher’ S4 debuts on Netflix on October 30.
With season four approaching, Liam Hemsworth reflected on stepping into Geralt of Rivia’s boots, admitting he was initially reluctant to replace Henry Cavill. In an interview with Collider, the actor said joining a hit franchise with an invested fan base was daunting, but his own fandom and belief he could do the role justice convinced him to sign on. Hemsworth said what most excited him was where Geralt is emotionally in this chapter and the direction of the story. The Hunger Games star added that caring about the material—and the fans—was essential to taking on the challenge. Netflix is set to release The Witcher season four on October 30.
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