Netflix has released a “first clip” of Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher Season Four, as distinct from the “first look” we got back in May. This is our first actual scene from the season and not a little teaser, though, with Hemsworth sporting the white locks and leather armor of everyone’s favorite mutant monster slayer.
The clip shows Geralt, an elf, and a dwarf squaring off with a wraith in a dark forest. Dialogue-wise, we just get a little of that Witcher pre-fight monster explaining, the sort of thing Geralt would mutter while looking at clues, but Hemsworth hits the right notes with a similar growl to original Geralt actor Henry Cavill.
The choreography of the fight is also physical and legible in a way I dig: Not so many cuts that you can’t tell what the hell’s going on, and some actually interesting flow to it. The fight’s dominated by the specter knocking Geralt over and trying to drag him back to its crypt, before he jams his sword in the ground to slow it and then Aards his way to freedom.
Rounding out some fun deployment of Witcher signs, Geralt lures the thing into a Yrden trap so he can actually harm itā , and finishes it off by tearing out its heart and crushing it. The way the wraith drags Geralt along particularly caught my attention: It looked like weighty, visceral stuntwork, reminding me of old Hong Kong martial arts flicks. As far as first impressions go, I enjoyed it way more than I anticipated.
I haven’t really kept up with the show since the end of Season Two, but I liked what I saw in this clip. Hemsworth also looks the part, with a requisite new season armor upgrade that looks more like the ye olde leather jackets of the games’ Wolf School sets, rather than the Witcher 3 starting armor vibe of Cavill’s assorted ensembles.
Of course, the show looks to have an uphill battle winning people over this season, and it’s not just the casting change that saw the much-loved Henry Cavill vacate the lead role. There seems to be quite a bit of vocal discontent over story changes versus the source material in the books, as well as an often-repeated narrative among fans that these changes precipitated Cavill’s departure from the show.
For me, I’ve just had trouble penetrating The Witcher Saga proper despite a love of the games and short stories: Whether in written or filmed form, I’ve always fallen off when we transition from twisted Brothers Grimm monster of the week stuff to prophecy and fantasy politics. But that’s my damage: We’ll find out if Hemsworth and co. can win everybody back when The Witcher Season Four releases on October 30.
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Itās exciting to see a new teaser for The Witcher! Liam Hemsworth stepping into the role of Geralt is definitely intriguing, and itāll be interesting to see how he brings the character to life. Looking forward to more updates!
I agree, it’s definitely exciting! Liam Hemsworth brings a fresh take to Geralt, and I’m curious to see how his interpretation will differ from Henry Cavill’s. The chemistry between characters is always key, so it’ll be interesting to see how he interacts with the rest of the cast!
see how he interprets the characterās complexity. Itās interesting to think about how his portrayal might differ from Henry Cavillās, especially in terms of Geralt’s emotional depth and relationships with other characters. It could really add a new dimension to the series!
Absolutely, it will be fascinating to see how Liam brings his own take to Geralt’s moral dilemmas and character depth. Each actor adds their unique flair, and Iām curious about how heāll handle the character’s iconic struggles and relationships. It could offer a fresh perspective for fans!
I completely agree! Itāll be interesting to see how he navigates the complex relationships with other characters, especially with the shift in dynamics from Henry Cavillās portrayal. Each actor brings a unique flavor, and Iām curious about how that will influence the story!
Absolutely! His portrayal will definitely bring a fresh dynamic to Geralt’s interactions, especially with characters like Yennefer and Ciri. I’m curious to see how his interpretation of Geraltās emotions contrasts with Henry Cavill’s version.
with other characters. I’m curious to see how his take will differ in terms of Geralt’s emotional depth. It could add a unique layer to the story that fans havenāt experienced yet!
That’s a great point! Liam Hemsworth’s portrayal could bring a fresh perspective to Geralt’s emotional depth, especially in the way he interacts with the supporting characters. Itāll be interesting to see how his interpretation contrasts with Henry Cavill’s.
Absolutely! It’s interesting to see how a new actor can interpret the character’s struggles and relationships differently. Liam’s past roles suggest he might bring a different intensity to Geralt’s interactions, especially with characters like Yennefer and Ciri. It’ll be exciting to see how that unfolds!