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Liam Hemsworth Steps Into Geralt’s Role in Netflix’s Reimagined 'The Witcher' Series

Liam Hemsworth replaces Henry Cavill as Geralt, with Laurence Fishburne debuting as Regis in the new season available on Netflix, sparking fan discussions.

  • On Thursday, The Witcher Season 4 premiered on Netflix, with Liam Hemsworth starring as the new Geralt of Rivia, replacing Henry Cavill.
  • The cast guide explains key roles and backgrounds, serving as a detailed guide to inform fans about the new season's ensemble, while Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, showrunner, said the franchise is bigger than one actor.
  • The season features eight episodes and Laurence Fishburne joins as Regis, with Fishburne telling TUDUM: 'Geralt is becoming much more introspective in this season and is really struggling with some deeper emotions.'
  • Netflix launched season 4 as a full binge release globally and has already mentioned a fifth and final series ahead of audience reaction.
  • Casting debates and the season's stakes are set to drive fan conversation as the official synopsis says Geralt of Rivia, Yennefer of Vengerberg, and Princess Cirilla are separated by war, with the Halloween timing intensifying discussion.
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His cast as the new "The Witcher" is controversial: Hollywood star Liam Hemsworth talks in an interview about the famous Witcher wig, the advice of his brother Chris – and the criticism of his smile in the trailer.

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Daily Mirror broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
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