Henry Cavill will leave “The Witcher” after season 3; Liam Hemsworth taking over the part

Mein Fuhrer.

Superman money probably trumped Witcher money.

Cavill has always been obsessed with playing Superman. Be would quit any job for that.

He wanted to return as Superman so bad. But it’s going to be awhile for script, cast, etc. He should have done it.

I just don’t think Liam is a good replacement

R5. I can't imagine how they think they're going to successfully pull off such a cast change.

Is Geralt going to get horrific third-degree burns and somehow come back looking almost 10 years younger?

I doubt this show goes past season 3.

at least we will get 2 see gerard naked mo

So much for being committed for several seasons. I think there was a lot of tension between Henry and Lauren. He was probably fired.

[quote]So much for being committed for several seasons.

He did three seasons - that counts as several seasons. While he's got the Superman and other stuff on his plate, I'm betting he never signed on for more than 3 seasons from the beginning. You have to remember that it probably never would have been made without someone like him in the role.

While I don't see Liam Hemsworth as a good fit for the role, I can't really think of anyone else materially better. Remember that a lot of folks didn't think Cavill was the best casting choice for it either in the beginning. People only started warming up to it once teasers started dropping.

He never signed on for more than two seasons at once. He did 1 season and then signed a contract to do 2 more. His pay was bumped to $1 million per episode starting with season 2 and continued into season 3. He made less for season 1.

He decided not to renew for a 4th season. He isn’t breaking contract.

[quote]His pay was bumped to $1 million per episode starting with season 2 and continued into season 3. He made less for season 1.

I wonder how much Hemsworth is being paid. I'm betting at least one zero less - closer to $100k than $1mm per episode.

Of course they aren’t giving Hemsworth what Cavill got.

I mean the plan was 7 seasons apparently. But Henry was the one who had to beg for this role, not the other way around.

R13 yes, but they didn’t tie him down with 7 seasons in a contract. That is their own fault.

R14 true, but i don't think Witcher fans were happy with the changes that Lauren made to the show. And i can't really see Netflix letting it go on for 7 seasons any way.

Cavill wasn’t happy either r15. He felt the show was straying too far from the source material and didn’t like it. Probably part of why he’s so fine with leaving.

Why would Liam Hemsworth want to being someone's sloppy seconds? Is he that destitute?

R17 Yes.

R17 Yes. Hollywood keeps trying to make him a Leading man, even a decade after Hunger Games, but it never happens. Everything he’s been in since Hunger Games has flopped. He does B-movies and straight to dvd (not even streaming) movies.

R16 most likely. The next Superman movie better blow all of the others out of the water but i don't trust WB not to fuck it up.

The show is extremely mediocre. Three seasons is sufficient.

R20. It won't. It'll be mediocre to adequate.

And honestly, I'm not even sure I completely blame WB. The genre just seems pretty exhausted now.

There is hope for DC movies now. Joss Whedon was just made CEO of the DC division of WB.

I've Liam Hemsworth's sexy ass. Without that Miley Cyrus money coming in, I'm sure his lifestyle had to change. A show like this will probably take him on for a quarter of a million per episode under a 1 season contract.

[quote] And i can't really see Netflix letting it go on for 7 seasons any way.

It’s one of Netflix’ premiere prestige shows. They already have a spin-off with Michelle Yeoh coming next month. They’re absolutely committed to Witcher, unlike something like Sandman. I’m very surprised they didn’t fight harder to keep Cavill who is a large part of the success, but they probably felt it was worth it when they dropped a zero from Cavill’s paycheck to Hemsworth’s.

[quote] There is hope for DC movies now. Joss Whedon was just made CEO of the DC division of WB.

Lol, um no. This did not happen.

R26 sorry. I mean James Gunn. Lmao

Poor Henry

[Quote] And honestly, I'm not even sure I completely blame WB. The genre just seems pretty exhausted now.

You have a point but WB has also told the same goddamn story about Superman. Why is it so difficult to do a villain that isn't Lex Luthor?!

Absolutely agree R29. Give us a lower-level, more underutilized villain who actually feels terrifying.

He should have just went with it, even if it meant hating his own character and story. The witcher would have extended his fame for another 6 years. Superman will most likely flop. He ruined his career.

R31 why? I'm sure Lauren is happy to see him go.

People watch that show?

R31. It's actually a decent PR move for him. He's managed to blame it on the writers without really saying anything at all. His fans have run with the insinuation and rumor to construct this narrative for him. And it makes him look like a principled actor who's really dedicated to the source material.

Which I suspect is largely bunk but whatever. Of course, all this deflection on Lauren and the writing team is probably not going to endear him to Netflix or other companies who want to work with him moving forward. I mean, there's a substantial risk that's he's going to come off as difficult. I wouldn't want someone who's willing to abandon a show because they have personal disagreements with the direction.

Luckily he didn't break contract though, so there's that.

Wouldn't be the first time Henry's had rumors about being difficult. That was one of the reasons he lost Superman. Although i wonder if Netflix will let him do a third Enola movie 🤔

R35 his old #metoo comments got unearthed. He wasn't just difficult but also problematic in the eyes of some.

The writers for The Witcher are being savaged for how bad season 2 was. People are actually applauding Cavill for leaving the show.

Articles like this are popping up. It would be one thing if they were adapting the novels and making changes due to the differences in media. But, the writers think they're actually improving it, rather than wrecking what made it so popular in the first place.

Apparently, season 2 ruins core relationships among characters that are crucial to future plot lines, so the wholesale changes to the story are inevitable. Whereas Cavill has always been very clear about his love for the characters and story from the books and games. Most people actually see his departure as inevitable after the mess that was season 2.

Liam will bulk up using Chris's trainer. Cavill is not that strong of an actor., and Gerard is pretty one note. A blonde wig and some muscle is all you really need.

[quote]and Gerard is pretty one note.

That's the complaint about the writing. As far as fantasy characters go, Geralt is a somewhat more nuanced character than the poorly written one note character the show has written him to be.

R37. Jesus, this narrative is really getting traction. Henry must be pleased.

I've never read the books or played the games. Anyone care to comment on how good these books actually are? I haven't heard great things.

Fidelity to source material is nice and all but this isn't Tolkien we're talking about here. Though I'll admit it would take a pretty bad writer to turn a mediocre story into an actively terrible one.

I hope Liam will not get a steroid gorilla body like his brother.

[quote]I've never read the books or played the games. Anyone care to comment on how good these books actually are? I haven't heard great things.

The books are solid, not spectacular examples of the fantasy genre.

One thing to remember is that they were initially written 30 years ago. Ideas and themes that have been beaten into the ground by tv, movies, and other books were not as overdone as they would be if the books were published today.

r42 yeah but they are using the video game as the basis..so...yeah.

Liam shouldn't have to bulk up for the role, because the real Geralt wasn't buff. Yet, Henry wants to stay true to the source material. (eye roll) If so, he should have dropped some pounds.