fantasy TV shows that have a new season coming in 2025. However, there's a difficult path ahead for the latest installment of Netflix's high fantasy series based on the seminal novels by Andrzej Sapkowski. After playing Geralt of Rivia for three seasons, Henry Cavill is leaving the role. This leaves Liam Hemsworth to the cast as the new Geralt. While this change could make or break The Witcher's future, a new castmate has added some hope to conversations about season 4.
The Witcher season 4 photos have revealed Laurence Fishburne as a recent addition to the cast. Fishburne is a fantastic actor, and the kind of authority and skill that he will provide to The Witcher is exactly what the series needs. There's no question that The Witcher season 4 is going to be full of ups and downs and major changes for the characters and audience , but it's clear that The Witcher isn't giving up yet. The decision to cast a performer like Fishburne bodes well for the show and even Hemsworth's potential success.
Laurence Fishburne's Witcher Casting Is A Reason To Be Hopeful About Season 4
Fishburne will take on the role of Regis in The Witcher season 4
Not only is Fishburne a stellar veteran actor, but he's also a familiar face for audiences of all kinds, which is a great way to entice longtime viewers and newcomers to the show. While it will be a great incentive for viewers, old and new, to tune into The Witcher to see how Fishburne fits into the cast, it also means that The Witcher will continue its trend of casting brilliant performers. Though the world of The Witcher is entrancing, it's thanks to the way the characters are portrayed that audiences are sucked in.
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There are many reasons to be optimistic about The Witcher season 4, not just the fact that Fishburne is ing the cast. Ciri's arc is sure to be action-packed, and Hemsworth has the opportunity to shake up the series and strike new ground on the show. The chemistry between Fishburne and Hemsworth could be a huge selling point for The Witcher season 4. Additionally, Fishburne's character, Regis, is an interesting and engaging newcomer who will help ease the transition to Hemsworth's take on Geralt.
Series |
Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score |
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score |
The Witcher (2019–Present) |
80% |
54% |
Who Is Regis & Why Is His Witcher Season 4 Introduction So Exciting?
Regis is an amazing character who changes Geralt's trajectory
The question of The Witcher is on most audiences' minds, as many viewers haven't read all of the books. Based on Fishburne's past as a performer, he could be cast in a wide variety of roles, as the actor has faithfully portrayed heroes, villains, and morally ambiguous characters with equal skill and success. However, there's little question that Regis is one of the good guys in The Witcher and that he's going to play a significant role in Geralt's character arc. Without Regis, the next installment of The Witcher wouldn't be possible.
On the surface, it would seem that Regis and Geralt would be mortal enemies, as Geralt is sworn to hunt monsters, and Regis is a higher vampire.
On the surface, it would seem that Regis and Geralt would be mortal enemies, as Geralt is sworn to hunt monsters, and Regis is a higher vampire. However, Regis swore off drinking human blood long ago and has assumed a life of knowledge-seeking and doing good for others. This deeply impacts Geralt's worldview, as he comes to understand that people aren't defined by their origins and have the capacity to change. When the pair meet on Geralt's quest to find Ciri, Regis helps Geralt take the next step in his evolution.
The Witcher Still Needs To Get Its Recasts Right To Deliver On The Show's Bright Future
There's additional pressure on the newcomers to be perfect
Unlike Fishburne, the other new actors ing The Witcher are picking up where other performers left off and don't have the same clean slate. Not only will Hemsworth face this problem, but Vesemir will also be recast from Kim Bodina in The Witcher season 4 (via Forbes). While it's unknown what actor will take on this role, they'll be in the same boat as Hemsworth, who must simultaneously live up to the standard set by Cavill while making the character his own. This is no easy task, but The Witcher is trying to set him up for success.
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There are enough parts of The Witcher that promise a bright future to give audiences and critics a reason to get excited about the series' future. Change is scary, but with a long and complex show like The Witcher, it's normal for characters and actors to come and go, as Fishburne and Cavill are doing. To maintain the viewers' attention and establish that the show has the skill level required to evolve, the next season of The Witcher will be critical, but if Fishburne's casting is any indication, it's going to be a success.
The Witcher
- Release Date
- December 20, 2019
- Network
- Netflix
- Showrunner
- Lauren Schmidt Hissrich
Cast
Geralt of Rivia
Jóhannes Haukur JóhannessonCrach An Craite
WHERE TO WATCH
The Witcher, released in 2019, follows Geralt of Rivia, a mutated monster hunter navigating a turbulent world where humanity’s darker nature often eclipses the monstrous. As he journeys toward his destiny, he encounters various allies and enemies, each influencing his path in unexpected ways.
- Directors
- Stephen Surjik, Charlotte Brändström, Edward Bazalgette, Loni Peristere, Louise Hooper, Bola Ogun, Alex Garcia Lopez, Gandja Monteiro, Sarah O'Gorman
- Writers
- Haily Hall, Clare Higgins, Javier Grillo-Marxuach, Jenny Klein, Tania Lotia
- Franchise(s)
- The Witcher
- Seasons
- 3
- Streaming Service(s)
- Netflix
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