The Witcher

The news that Liam Hemsworth will star on the Netflix series The Witcher follows Henry Cavill's recent return to the DC film fold as Superman.

[cover story with Cavill](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/feature/henry-cavill-interview-witcher-superman-1235044553/) from November 2021, the star said he planned to follow through with The Witcher series creator Lauren Schmidt Hissrich’s aim to have the show last at least seven seasons. [Henry Cavill](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/henry-cavill/) is exiting the fantasy series after three seasons in the main role, with [Liam Hemsworth](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/liam-hemsworth/) set to take over as the character. [DC film fray as Superman](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/henry-cavill-talks-superman-return-black-adam-cameo-1235249444/), which was teased with a mid-credits cameo in the recently released Black Adam. The [third season](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/netflix-the-witcher-covid-henry-cavill-1235187693/) is expected to debut in summer 2023, while four-episode prequel series [The Witcher: Blood Origin](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/the-witcher-michelle-yeoh-1234977967/) stars Sophia Brown, Michelle Yeoh and Laurence O’Fuarain and is set to launch Dec. 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.” He stars alongside Millie Bobby Brown in [Enola Holmes 2](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/enola-holmes-2-millie-bobby-brown-henry-cavill-netflix-1235249024/), hitting Netflix on Nov. “Henry, I’ve been a fan of yours for years and was inspired by what you brought to this beloved character. I may have some big boots to fill, but I’m truly excited to be stepping into The Witcher world.” “As long as we can keep telling great stories which honor Sapkowski’s work.” “In my stead, the fantastic Mr Liam Hemsworth will be taking up the mantle of the White Wolf. “Henry Cavill has been an incredible Geralt, and I’m honoured that he’s handing me the reins and allowing me to take up the White Wolf’s blades for the next chapter of his adventure,” Hemsworth’s statement read. [Share this article on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/liam-hemsworth-henry-cavill-the-witcher-season-4-1235251562/&title=Liam%20Hemsworth%20Replacing%20Henry%20Cavill%20for%20‘The%20Witcher’%20Season%204&sdk=joey&display=popup&ref=plugin&src=share_button&app_id=352999048212581) [Share this article on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/liam-hemsworth-henry-cavill-the-witcher-season-4-1235251562/&text=Liam%20Hemsworth%20Replacing%20Henry%20Cavill%20for%20%E2%80%98The%20Witcher%E2%80%99%20Season%204&via=thr) [Share this article on Email](mailto:?subject=thr%20:%20Liam%20Hemsworth%20Replacing%20Henry%20Cavill%20for%20‘The%20Witcher’%20Season%204&body=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/liam-hemsworth-henry-cavill-the-witcher-season-4-1235251562/%20-%20Liam%20Hemsworth%20Replacing%20Henry%20Cavill%20for%20‘The%20Witcher’%20Season%204) [Show additional share options](#) [Share this article on Print]() [Share this article on Comment](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/liam-hemsworth-henry-cavill-the-witcher-season-4-1235251562/#respond) [Share this article on Whatsapp](whatsapp://send?text=Liam%20Hemsworth%20Replacing%20Henry%20Cavill%20for%20‘The%20Witcher’%20Season%204%20-%20https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/liam-hemsworth-henry-cavill-the-witcher-season-4-1235251562/) [Share this article on Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=1&url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/liam-hemsworth-henry-cavill-the-witcher-season-4-1235251562/&title=Liam%20Hemsworth%20Replacing%20Henry%20Cavill%20for%20‘The%20Witcher’%20Season%204&summary&source=thr) [Share this article on Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/liam-hemsworth-henry-cavill-the-witcher-season-4-1235251562/&title=Liam%20Hemsworth%20Replacing%20Henry%20Cavill%20for%20‘The%20Witcher’%20Season%204) [Share this article on Pinit](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/liam-hemsworth-henry-cavill-the-witcher-season-4-1235251562/&description=Liam%20Hemsworth%20Replacing%20Henry%20Cavill%20for%20‘The%20Witcher’%20Season%204) [Share this article on Tumblr](https://www.tumblr.com/widgets/share/tool/preview?shareSource=legacy&canonicalUrl&url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/liam-hemsworth-henry-cavill-the-witcher-season-4-1235251562/&posttype=link&title=Liam%20Hemsworth%20Replacing%20Henry%20Cavill%20for%20‘The%20Witcher’%20Season%204) [The Witcher](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/the-witcher/) is returning to [Netflix](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/netflix/) for a fourth season, but with a new lead playing Geralt of Rivia.