The latest trailer forThe Witcher: Blood Originjust arrived, offering a new look atMichelle Yeohand the rest of the cast in the new Netflix prequel series. The show will take place 1,200 years before the events ofThe Witcher, centering on the very first monster hunter. Vicky Jewson (Close) and Sarah O’Gormanhelm the series (The Witcher), set to release with six episodes.
The brand-new trailer shows the epic battles, ginormous cities, and the seven heroes who will work together to fight an unstoppable empire. The trailer, released courtesy ofNetflix, can be found below.
The Witcher: Blood Originlooks to continue the legacy of the first show, offering the same style fans have come to know and love since the initial series released in 2019. The official synopsis for the show reads:
“Taking place in the elven Golden Era, 1200 years before the time of Geralt, Yennefer and Ciri, The Witcher: Blood Origin tells the story of seven strangers who join together to fight an unstoppable empire. Though they hail from warring clans, Éile and Fjall must learn to trust one another if they have any hope of leading this band of outcasts on their quest to topple the Continent’s oppressors. But, when gateways to other worlds are opened and a power-hungry sage unleashes a new weapon, the Seven realize they must create a monster in order to defeat one…”
Fans can see Yeoh lead the way alongside Nathaniel Curtis, Lenny Henry, Dylan Moran, Jacob Collins-Levy, Zach Wyatt, Sophia Brown, Laurence O’Fuarain, Francis Mills, and more. Joey Batey will also reprise his role as Jaskier, as revealed in the trailer’s final moments.The Witcher: Blood Originis nearly ready for release, arriving on Netflix on Dec. 25.
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The Witcheris Undergoing a Drastic Change
Henry Cavill ledThe Witcherfranchise for the series' first two seasons before ultimately leaving the role. Now, Liam Hemsworth is set to take over the part of Geralt of Rivia, a drastic change for a series in the middle of its run.Cavill released a statementfollowing his exit, congratulating Hemsworth on the new role.
“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,” Cavill stated in a statement via social media. “In my stead, the fantastic Mr. 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. Liam, good sir, this character has such a wonderful depth to him, enjoy diving in and seeing what you can find.”
The reception hasn’t been great following Cavill’s departure, with afan petitionrequesting to keep the actor in the role receiving hundreds of thousands of signatures. Unfortunately, it seems as though Cavill is completely done with the Geralt, though fans can look forward to an increased presence from the actor in the future of the DCU.
