Summary
- Henry Cavill's departure from The Witcher has left fans disappointed, but director Marc Jobst praises his dedication to the role and his commitment to doing his own stunts.
- Cavill's exit from the show may have been due to the physically demanding nature of the role, along with other scheduling issues.
- Although Cavill won't be returning to The Witcher, fans can look forward to seeing him in upcoming projects like the Warhammer video game adaptation and Apple TV Plus' spy thriller Argylle.
Henry Cavill has gracefully bowed out of The Witcher series, leaving fans saddened that they won't see their favorite monster slayer in season 4. With everything being kept under wraps, director Marc Jobst provided insight into why Cavill left the popular fantasy show.
Cavill has made his dedication to The Witcher clear with his rigorous training and thorough knowledge of the fantasy novels on which the series is based. The Superman actor hasn't elaborated on why he left the project he held so close to his heart, but at first, many deemed his schedule was the culprit. Because of Cavill's exit, Netflix had to recast, and they landed on Liam Hemsworth as the new Geralt of Rivia. Cavill was initially lined up to return as Superman before James Gunn ripped the rug from under him and decided to go in a different direction. Even though Superman fell through, Netflix still chose to go with Hemsworth for the renewed The Witcher season 4.
There seems to be a lot of finger-pointing when it comes to The Witcher, but whether it's the producers/writers straying from the source material or Cavill's scheduling issues, one thing is certain, the DC alum gave his all when it came to Geralt. In an interview with Screen Rant, director Marc Jobst praised Cavill for his endless training. "Henry does every single beat of his stunts, he won't even allow a hand, if you're doing a close up of a hand grabbing a sword, it has to be his hand." Jobst continued, "You're working with an incredible athlete, first and foremost, who works out hours before, and hours after, you've been shooting for 12 hours, and who cares deeply about the work that he does." Jobst acknowledged that the role is physically demanding, a probable factor for Cavill's exit.
The Sherlock Holmes actor is well known for his dedication to each character he plays. While fans are disappointed that Cavill's Geralt won't be seen again, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Luckily for fans, this won't be the last time fans see Cavill. With multiple projects lined up, audiences will get a chance to see him in different roles. According to his Instagram, Cavill is particularly excited about the Warhammer series, a fantasy video game adaptation he had a personal hand in developing. Another most anticipated project is Apple TV Plus' Argylle, a spy thriller starring Cavill, which is coming early next year.
Just because Cavill isn't in The Witcher doesn't necessarily mean the show will flop, and there are still a lot of questions from audiences. Netflix will have to figure out how everything will naturally tie together when season 4 approaches. All eyes are now on Hemsworth, hoping he does justice to everyone's favorite White Wolf.
The Witcher seasons 1-3 are now on Netflix.
Source: Screen Rant