Netflix announced Geralt of Rivia will have a new face in season 4.
I may have some big boots to fill, but I’m truly excited to be stepping into The Witcher world.” [10% off10% off Wish](https://go.linkby.com/YYYIDAZB) [Henry Cavill](https://gizmodo.com/dc-superman-henry-cavill-return-black-adam-cameo-1849693912) will be leaving the role and Liam Hemsworth (The Hunger Games) will be stepping in for season 4 of the show. Liam Hemsworth will be taking up the mantle of the White Wolf. As with the greatest of literary characters, I pass the torch with reverence for the time spent embodying Geralt and enthusiasm to see Liam’s take on this most fascinating and nuanced of men. [DC Studios](https://gizmodo.com/james-gunn-head-of-dc-movies-and-tv-warner-bros-1849701460). On [social media he shared his statement](https://www.instagram.com/p/CkTv9FyPnNz/?hl=en):
Geralt of Rivia has a new face for Season 4 ... and it ain't gonna be Henry Cavill's.
[major regime changes at WB](https://www.tmz.com/2022/01/02/dceu-future-flash-rumors-affleck-cavill-batman-superman-warner-bros/) lately -- and it looks like Henry's all in on his first love again. As for Liam taking on the mantle in his stead ... [Henry Cavill](https://www.tmz.com/people/henry-cavill/) is stepping away from "The Witcher," and a new Geralt of Rivia has been tapped ... In my stead, the fantastic Mr Liam Hemsworth will be taking up the mantle of the White Wolf." Seems HC wants to clear the deck for that. as HC has helmed the lead role for 3 seasons now, to much acclaim.
Australian actor Liam Hemsworth has been tapped to replace him in season four of the show. Cavill captioned his post, "My journey as Geralt of Rivia has been ...
He said, "As a Witcher fan I’m over the moon about the opportunity to play Geralt of Rivia. I may have some big boots to fill, but I’m truly excited to be stepping into The Witcher world." There is no confirmation for when season 4 with Hemsworth will begin filming or air. While announcing his departure, Cavill also revealed that Hemsworth would take on his role, writing, "In my stead, the fantastic Mr Liam Hemsworth will be taking up the mantle of the White Wolf. Henry, I’ve been a fan of yours for years and was inspired by what you brought to this beloved character. [the 32-year-old Hemsworth](https://www.foxnews.com/category/person/liam-hemsworth) wrote a message to fans and Cavill on his own platform.
The Hunger Games actor, Liam Hemsworth, reacts to his recent casting as Henry Cavill's replacement as Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher season 4.
[his casting as Geralt](https://screenrant.com/witcher-season-4-geralt-liam-hemsworth-cast-replace/) in [The Witcher](https://screenrant.com/tag/the-witcher/) season 4. With the news of the Man of Steel sequel being relatively recent, and The Witcher season 3 firmly in post-production, there will probably be no in-universe explanation for the major actor change. [Hemsworth](https://www.instagram.com/p/CkTv8jXyj2l/) took to social media to share his thoughts about the change. Hemsworth has proven himself in action-heavy roles such as The Expendables 2 and Independence Day: Resurgence, showing that he is more than capable in big-budget and physically-demanding productions. Since the actor is recommitting to his role as In a recent announcement by the actor, The Hunger Games star, Liam Hemsworth, was revealed as Cavill's replacement as Geralt.
"The Hunger Games" actor Liam Hemsworth has signed on to replace Henry Cavill for Season 4 of the Netflix fantasy drama, "The Witcher."
"As a Witcher fan I'm over the moon about the opportunity to play Geralt of Rivia. "Henry, I've been a fan of yours for years and was inspired by what you brought to this beloved character. Liam Hemsworth will be taking up the mantle of the White Wolf. As with the greatest of literary characters, I pass the torch with reverence for the time spent embodying Geralt and enthusiasm to see Liam's take on this most fascinating and nuanced of men." "In my stead, the fantastic Mr. [Liam Hemsworth](https://www.upi.com/topic/Liam_Hemsworth/) has signed on to replace [Henry Cavill](https://www.upi.com/topic/Henry-Cavill/) for Season 4 of the Netflix fantasy drama, The Witcher.
Recall, Henry Cavill confirmed his return to the role of Clark Kent, also known as Superman, in the DC Comics extended cinematic universe.
“In my stead, the fantastic Mr Liam Hemsworth will be taking up the mantle of the White Wolf. The actor who played the lead character ‘Geralt’ in the series “The Witcher” made this known on his Instagram page on Saturday. British actor, Henry Cavil, a star actor in the Netflix series “The Witcher” announced that Australian actor Liam Hemsworth will take his role in the new season.
Fans of the Netflix show were left shocked as the streaming service announced the renewal of the show for season four, but with one monumental change.
'Henry, I’ve been a fan of yours for years and was inspired by what you brought to this beloved character. As with the greatest of literary characters, I pass the torch with reverence for the time spent embodying Geralt and enthusiasm to see Liam's take on this most fascinating and nuanced of men. 'In my stead, the fantastic Mr.
Henry Cavill is putting down his blades and moving on from "The Witcher" after three seasons as the leading man on the Netflix series.
“I was very very passionate about the games. “I annoyed my agents all the time. (CNN and HBO Max are both part of the same parent company, Warner Bros. I thought, ‘I really hope they make this into a TV show or movie.’” It has received favorable reviews and already spawned a second season that was released last year. [wrote on Saturday](https://www.instagram.com/p/CkTv8jXyj2l/?hl=en) that as a fan of the show, he was “over the moon about the opportunity to play Geralt of Rivia.”
Cavill's hanging up his sword. Toss a coin to Empire to learn more.
[officially back as Superman in the DC movie universe](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/henry-cavill-officially-back-as-superman/), but he's got a few film gigs lined up, including [Guy Ritchie](https://www.empireonline.com/people/guy-ritchie/)'s next film, [The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare](https://deadline.com/2022/10/henry-cavill-guy-ritchie-eiza-gonzalez-jerry-bruckheimer-world-war-two-action-movie-ministry-ungentlemanly-warfare-1235157749/). "My journey as Geralt of Rivia has been filled with both monsters and adventures, and alas, I will be laying down my medallion and my swords for season 4. In my stead, the fantastic Mr Liam Hemsworth will be taking up the mantle of the White Wolf," Cavill said on Instagram. Cavill stepping away from the show he's starred in since 2019 is a surprise, since's he's always been committed to the series. [Liam Hemsworth](https://www.empireonline.com/people/liam-hemsworth/) is stepping in to replace him. [Henry Cavill](https://www.empireonline.com/people/henry-cavill/).
Liam Hemsworth will replace Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher starting with the season 4 of the hit Netflix series.
In his statement, Hemsworth said, “As a Witcher fan I’m over the moon about the opportunity to play Geralt of Rivia. Cavill has played Geralt since the series premiered in December 2019. Liam Hemsworth will replace Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher starting with season 4 of the hit Netflix series. Liam Hemsworth will be taking up the mantle of the White Wolf. Addressing Cavill, he wrote, “Henry, I’ve been a fan of yours for years and was inspired by what you brought to this beloved character. Liam is the younger brother of Chris Hemsworth, who is best known for playing Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films.
Liam Hemsworth is replacing Henry Cavill in hit fantasy series The Witcher with the actor taking over the role of Geralt of Rivia for the upcoming fourth ...
Henry Cavill won't return to play Geralt of Rivia after season 3 of The Witcher, and fans on Reddit reacted to the shocking news in hilarious ways.
[Lopsided_Grub](http://www.reddit.com/r/witcher/comments/ygt5ic/why_god_why/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) used the popular Thanos and Gamora meme to describe the situation, with the "what did it cost?" The hilarious bard is the show's comic relief, thanks to his irreverent personality and chaotic relationship with Geralt. It's great that fans can adopt a more lighthearted approach to the news, even if it is disappointing to see Cavill go. The scene is among the funniest in Ragnarok, and Luke plays the absurdity of it with great comedic skill. His resumé includes everything from acclaimed action films like [Mission: Impossible - Fallout](https://screenrant.com/tag/mission-impossible-6/) to charming adventures like [Enola Holmes](https://screenrant.com/tag/enola-holmes/). Logically, fans are saddened by the news of his departure and unreceptive to Hemsworth's arrival. His initial casting was somewhat controversial, but he made the role his own and proved he was a genuine fan of the source material. [MovieGuyMike](http://www.reddit.com/r/television/comments/ygrx3a/comment/iua9a6w/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) used the popular "we have x at home" template to mock the recast. "We have Geralt at home," the Redditor said, receiving several upvotes for the joke. [VexonCross](http://www.reddit.com/r/television/comments/ygrx3a/comment/iua5g99/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) posted this funny and accurate comment about how the recasting basically spells the end for The Witcher. [The Witcher is one of Netflix's most popular original shows](https://screenrant.com/most-popular-netflix-original-english-tv-shows-viewing-hours/), and recasting its lead character feels like a death sentence. Many thought the news of Cavill's replacement with Liam Hemsworth was a joke.
The announcement that Geralt actor Henry Cavill will leave The Witcher after its third season and be replaced by Liam Hemsworth has not been well-received.
Henry, I’ve been a fan of yours for years and was inspired by what you brought to this beloved character. It has been confirmed by Netflix that the show has been renewed for a fourth season, but that the main character will be recast, with Hunger Games star [Liam Hemsworth](https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a32035323/liam-hemsworth-strength-interview/) playing Geralt moving forward. “My journey as Geralt of Rivia has been filled with both monsters and adventures, and alas, I will be laying down my medallion and my swords for Season 4,” said Cavill.