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Scottish actor Graham McTavish shared his opinion on the upcoming season of Netflix’sThe Witcherand the controversy regarding the replacement of Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia. Starting Season 4, Australian star Liam Hemsworth will be taking on the mantle of the White Wolf.
Cavill notably left the franchise post-Season 3 after issues with creative differences. Since then, fans have expressed disinterest in Hemsworth leading the series due to various reasons. His co-star came to his defense and praised the actor for his performance.
Graham McTavish Defends Liam Hemsworth Against Bashers
Graham McTavish portrayed Sigismund Dijkstra inThe Witcher, and as an alum of the franchise, he has worked with bothHenry CavillandLiam Hemsworth. Commenting on the switching of actors, he compared it with legacy characters such as James Bond and Doctor Who in an interview withThe Nerd ShepherdviaWhat’s on Netflix:
James Bond has been played by seven different actors, and people still love it because the core of a James Bond film, I think, is the same as The Witcher. It’s like Doctor Who. It doesn’t seem to have been impacted.
Indeed, James Bond has been around for decades and many actors have stepped in his shoes through the years. FromSean ConnerytoPierce Brosnan, and now toDaniel Craig– the whole fan base did not protest and the franchise remained alive and strong as ever. In fact, it allowed them to explore the life of the British spy agent more through the different capabilities of the actors.
McTavish said that it is about being true to the world ofThe Witcher, and it does not matter who plays the role. “As long as the actor is good, and the scripts remain good… the transition will be very, very seamless,” he remarked.
TheHouse of the Dragonactor also commended Hemsworth for being a joy to work with. He said the show is very lucky to have known both Cavill and theHunger Gamesstar, and he promised there are more things in store for fans.
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Season 4 has no release date yet, but Hemsworth provided an update last October that they have been in production for eight months and will wrap up after three weeks, so they have most likely finished filming now.
Liam Hemsworth on His Preparation forThe Witcher
During an interview withLive Kelly and Markon YouTube, Hemsworth revealed how he geared up for the role and admitted that he hadn’t seen Cavill’s performance. When Netflix approached him for the project, he told them, “You know, let me watch the TV show and have a look at the books and really get stuck into it.”
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The actor had been very open about his willingness to learn and do a great job as the new Geralt of Rivia. Hopefully, the writers will come up with a stellar script and give justice to the source material.
The Witcheris currently available to watch on Netflix.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
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