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Netflix’s adaptation of The Witcher is expected to feature Henry Cavill as Geralt. The actor has expressed his excitement over his new role. When it was announced that Cavill would play the popular video game character last year, some fans weren’t sure what to expect. He’s best known for his role of Superman. In addition, Cavill’s character looks like something out of the Game of Thrones rather than this new fantasy series.
Netflix is hoping that The Witcher will attract a dedicated fanbase much like HBO’s Game of Thrones did. The television series is based on the book series of the same by author Andrzej Sapkowski. Some fans are also familiar with the video game series, which has already been released in three installments by developer CD Projekt Red. Netflix’s adaptation is said to be influenced by both the video game and the books.
The books have been brought through life in various forms, including board games, card games, comic books, tabletop role-playing games, and video games. The Witcher will drop on Netflix on Dec. 20, 2019, and a second season of The Witcher has already been ordered by the streaming platform. Cavill opened up about his new role in a recent interview with Men’s Health. He said that he’s excited to get the “chance to find Geralt’s place in the world.”
Cavill wants to make the character relatable. He said that he understands how Geralt and his need of “trying so damn hard and being misconstrued or not appreciated. Geralt fans are familiar with this character through the books and games. He appears hardened by the world around him. But Cavill wants to add some depth and layer to this character that has never been seen before. He wants to make the hardened character more likeable and relatable to a bigger audience of viewers.
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And it’s a challenge that Cavill is ready to accept. It’ll be interesting see how Cavill will portray Geralt in a time where people are looking for something to fill the void that Game of Thrones left off. Despite how they feel, fans will appreciate Cavill’s dedication to the role on The Witcher. Keep an eye out for this new series headed to Netflix on Dec. 20.