Liam Hemsworth is finally speaking out about stepping into Henry Cavill’s iconic boots as Geralt of Rivia in Netflix’s The Witcher. The actor admitted the fan reaction was intense—and at times, overwhelming.
“There was quite a bit of noise and I had to put that aside,” Liam Hemsworth told Entertainment Weekly in a new interview. “It started to become a distraction. I dealt with that sort of thing in the past a lot and, you know, at the end of the day, I love making movies and I love telling stories and acting. I just don’t want any of that to affect my way of telling the story that I’m trying to tell.”
Why the Recasting Sparked Debate
Back in 2022, fans were stunned when Henry Cavill announced his departure from the fantasy series. At first, many believed Henry Cavill was leaving to reprise Superman, but he later confirmed he wouldn’t return as Clark Kent either. The sudden recasting left audiences divided, with some openly questioning if Liam Hemsworth could carry the role of the White Wolf.
To prepare, Liam Hemsworth doubled down on his training and even cut himself off from online chatter. “I jumped off social media and the internet most of last year,” the Hunger Games star revealed.
Showrunner and Cast Defend Liam Hemsworth
The Witcher showrunner Lauren Hissrich said Liam Hemsworth had long been on her radar. “The other really great thing about Liam is he takes this really, really seriously,” she told EW. “I think he knew that he was stepping into big shoes. It was really important to him to have certain things for continuity — and also certain things that he could invent so that his Geralt could stand on his own two feet.”
Even Michelle Yeoh, who appeared in The Witcher: Blood Origin, encouraged fans to keep an open mind. “I think Henry did such an amazing job,” she told E! News back in 2022. “Let’s see what Liam has to bring, right? That’s how it is.”
FAQs
Q1: When will Liam Hemsworth make his Witcher debut as Geralt?
In The Witcher season 4, which premieres on Netflix on October 30, Liam Hemsworth plays Geralt for the first time.
Q2: What caused Henry Cavill to depart from The Witcher?
In 2022, Henry Cavill announced his departure, which was first connected to his Superman comeback. However, he subsequently clarified that he would not be returning to the DC role.
Q3: How did Liam Hemsworth get ready for the Geralt role?
To keep himself grounded while preparing for the role, Liam Hemsworth avoided social media and concentrated on rigorous physical training.
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