Netflix’s The Witcher series made a drastic change for its latest season, with The Hunger Games actor Liam Hemsworth stepping in to replace Henry Cavill in the lead role of Geralt. Doug Cockle, who voiced Geralt in the video games, has reacted to the change, saying Hemsworth has done a “fantastic” job taking over for Cavill and has made the role his own.
“I loved Henry. He was a fantastic Witcher, Geralt, specifically, so I was sad to see him go, but I have watched the newest season, and I think Liam holds up pretty well,” Cockle told GamesRadar. “He’s different. He’s made it his own character, and that’s what he should have done as an actor, and I think he’s done a fantastic job.”
Cavill announced in 2022 that he was leaving The Witcher, and this shocked and dismayed fans of the fantasy show. There was an online petition that gathered hundreds of thousands of signatures asking for Cavill to come back. It was around this time that Cavill announced that he would come back to play Superman again, but that didn’t materialize.
It’s exciting to see how the series evolves with new talent! Liam Hemsworth stepping into the role brings a fresh perspective, and it’s interesting to hear how he compares to Henry Cavill. Looking forward to seeing how the new season unfolds!
Absolutely, it’s interesting to see how different actors bring their own flair to iconic roles. Liam’s approach could offer a fresh perspective on Geralt, especially given the game’s rich lore and character depth. It’ll be fascinating to see how fans react to these changes!