What would Geralt say to that? Probably something like “Hmm.” Image source: Netflix
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– a lot of ridicule and malice is currently gathering under a new photo from the set of The Witcher: Season 4. For some fans, the pain of Henry Cavill's exit from the Netflix series apparently continues to be deep. And of course Liam Hemsworth gets a lot of criticism, even though the new Geralt isn't even visible in the picture.
No, that's not Liam Hemsworth
What happened? In the past few hours, a leaked photo from the filming of the fourth Witcher season has been making the rounds on social media (especially X, formerly Twitter). However, this doesn't show Liam Hemsworth in the role of Geralt, but rather stuntman Joel Adrian – how Redanian Intelligence confirmed.
However, this essential information did not reach every user; instead, there was a lot of criticism and malice. Even those who don't complain about the supposed Hemsworth Geralt still complain about the costume and the wig. You can find a few concrete examples under this post at X.
Link to Twitter content
However, please note: The picture is (obviously) not a photo that was taken under optimal conditions. In fact, the insight behind the scenes of The Witcher was never intended for the public. It is therefore impossible to draw concrete conclusions about Liam Hemsworth's final Geralt look or even his performance.
The end of The Witcher on Netflix has already been announced
It remains to be seen whether and how many viewers will give seasons 4 and 5 of The Witcher without Henry Cavill and with Liam Hemsworth a chance. However, it seems that Netflix has definitely lost faith in the fantasy franchise.
After ever-decreasing ratings for new seasons or episodes, the devastating response to the spin-off Blood Origin and the Cavill/Hemsworth debacle, the end for The Witcher is already clear: Season 5 is over and even a planned spin-off about Ciri's rats was apparently pulled.
The Witcher: Season 4 is expected to launch on Netflix sometime in 2025. The new animated film Sirens of the Deep will be released at the end of this year, in which the voice actor for the video games, Doug Cockle, lends his voice to Geralt.