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[DenchDeckard]

Well...that sucks! Just won't be the same.

 

[ZoukGalaxy]

What ?

Nevermind, if it increases the chance to see him go back as Superman, I'm good.

 

[Evil Calvin]

Not a good look when clearly he loves the books and games and was very passionate. I doubt he asked for the moon to continue. So likely it's a conflict on the direction of the show.

From what I heard, the writers didn't like the books or games...........soo.......

 

[The Cockatrice]

what the fuck. horrible news.

 

[BreakOut]

What the fuck… why kill such an amazing show. Season 2 wasn’t as good as season 1 but it’s still a great show. They should just end it at season 3. Kill the big bad and end the show on a good note.
Jumping the shark doesn’t even begin to describe this move.

 

[Fess]

Initially I thought Cavill was too bulky for Geralt but now I’m used to him and can’t see anyone else do this role as well.

 

[RoadHazard]

They should just cancel it. Not that I don't think Hemsworth could do it, but Cavill is the perfect Geralt. I don't want to see anyone else play him, and I don't think I will be able to suspend by disbelief when Geralt is suddenly a completely different person.

Edit: I thought this was Thor. Guess there's a whole horde of these guys, no idea if this one is any good. I did think it was a bit weird that such a huge star would sign up for this.

 

[RCU005]

The show only has three good things: Henry Cavill, Freya Allan and Anya Chalotra.

Henry Cavill deserves to be Superman and hopefully they consider him for Bond also.

Freya and Anya hopefully get to do more and better things and we’ll be able to see them again. (Hopefully this show doesn’t ruin their career by how’s its going)

 

[Fuz]

No showrunner said this.

A former writer claimed that some writers on the show weren't fans or actively disliked it. They made no mention of who or how many, and no showrunners were explicitly mentioned nor is this verifiable based on what is out today.

Like it wasn't obvious already.

 

[freefornow]

Liam Hemsworth?!

 

[Denton]

Good on Henry! Leaving this shitshow is the right decision, hopefully they will cancel it after S4 and someone more talented and passionate than Hisrich and her clown posse will get to do it properly.

 

[Fuz]

Anya Chalotra

(I'm sorry, only italians will get this)

 

[GhostOfTsu]

Liam? Not Chris?

That's Miley Cyrus husband

 

[RoboFu]

My guess is because he wanted to do a Witcher show while Netflix wanted to do something completely different.

 

[Negotiator101]

Cavill, a huge Witcher dork, doesn't want to partake in a show where the showrunners said they actively dislike the books and games?

Shocking development.

It's obviously nothing to do with that given he's done 3 series and almost certainly to do with scheduling with Superman projects.

 

[TLZ]

They were probably sick of Cavil pointing out their bad writing.

Cavill after every script reading

 

[existensmaximum]

Yeah, I'm gonna pass.

 

[SteelCurtain 59]

How is that even going to work? Recasting the main character of a show seems pretty impossible to pull off

 

[Negotiator101]

Liam Hemsworth?!

 

[Slicker than your average]

To be fair, I doubt the series was what Cavill originally wanted when he signed up. The writers were from another planet than the one The Witcher was created. A lot of really bad decisions (screen writing, production, casting) dragged this show down, and it seems like Cavill's love for the character and stories was the one and only reason it wasn't nearly as bad as Rings of Power. I'm sure he's crushed as much as the rest of us.

But hey, at least Supes is back.

Is the casting actually that bad or people still upset triss was played by a different ethnicity? Because all the actors did a decent job.

 

[Fuz]

Because all the actors did a decent job.

 

[SJRB]

Is the casting actually that bad or people still upset triss was played by a different ethnicity? Because all the actors did a decent job.

Only a smoothbrained troglodyte would blame actors for a shit script or casting decisions.

 

[Giallo Corsa]

Initially I thought Cavill was too bulky for Geralt but now I’m used to him and can’t see anyone else do this role as well.

I disagree Fred, this muhfuggah would have been 10x better than Cavill

Zach McGowan

...or, in a perfect world, where the show actually had a respectable/proper budget and a good script we would have had this guy :

Instead, we got Supe-Geraldo Rivera cosplaying.
I mean, I like Cavill but...yeah

 

[Fully engaged]

Netflix came to renegotiate contract and Cavill was like "$4000 dollars!"

 

[Lone Wolf]

The Witcher was an average at best show anyway. Henry is Superman, and thats all that matters.

 

[Dr.Morris79]

Exactly my thought, gif an all

 

[Laptop1991]

I guess Henry has lost faith with the writers after it was reported they hate the source material, i don't have much hope for the future of the series personally, season 2 was terrible with the writing and season 1 was just a generic fantasy, respect to Beau Demayo Xmen head writer saying you had to be a fan to join the team.

 

[Silver Wattle]

The writing has been getting progressively worse, and I've never read the books and couldn't get into the games at all.

Liam better bulk up.

 

[TheRedRiders]

Would have love to seen Henry Cavill’s Geralt get his ass kicked by Vilgefortz on Thanned.

 

[mortal]

should have cast the relatively unknown 3rd brother

Hey that's the dude from Westworld. Had no idea he was a Hemsworth.

 

[JMarcell]

you can't ruin something alredy ruined from day 1.

 

[mortal]

Netflix were probably really wanting....

In all fairness, Steve Toussaint's performance as Corlys Velaryon was fantastic.

 

[Imtjnotu]

RIP

 

[Imtjnotu]

you can't ruin something alredy ruined from day 1.

 

[ZoukGalaxy]

Hey that's the dude from Westworld. Had no idea he was a Hemsworth.

Oh wow, had no idea neither. Shocked

 

[93xfan]

To be fair, I doubt the series was what Cavill originally wanted when he signed up. The writers were from another planet than the one The Witcher was created. A lot of really bad decisions (screen writing, production, casting) dragged this show down, and it seems like Cavill's love for the character and stories was the one and only reason it wasn't nearly as bad as Rings of Power. I'm sure he's crushed as much as the rest of us.

But hey, at least Supes is back.

Rings of Power is great though. Have no clue how it matches the source material, but loved the characters and writing.

 

[balls of snow]

A week after we found out the showrunners hated the source material and game.
Mild shock.gif

 

[cormack12]

In all fairness, Steve Toussaint's performance as Corlys Velaryon was fantastic.

It was/is. I would have his brown skinned, blonde haired babies myself.

 

[Thirty7ven]

Huge blow? Henry Cavill sucked ass as Geralt, can’t get much worse.

 

[balls of snow]

should have cast the relatively unknown 3rd brother

Stubbs is way too short.

 

[ANIMAL1975]

ouf

 

[Slicker than your average]

Only a smoothbrained troglodyte would blame actors for a shit script or casting decisions.

Yeah the script was shit. Casting a couple of ethnic minorities made no difference. Just another reason to shout woke though right?

 

[Romulus]

surprised it's not a female replacement

 

[The_Mike]

Cmon man, Henry carried the show.

You can't say his performance wasn't spot on.
With everything rest being shit I agree.

Season 4 is DoA.

I also hope mandalorian flops without Gina.

 

[Fbh]

Was thinking about going back and finishing season 2 but now I probably wont bother.

His take on Geralt was one of the main reasons to watch the show. And as if replacing him in s4 wasn't bad enough they are doing so with the Hemsworth you get from wish.com

 

[Icymanipulator]

This makes no sense.

 

[FoxMcChief]

And here I was about to start the show for the first time.

 

[Braag]

Uuuuh... What?

 

[lh032]

i dont watch this show but i know its rip.

 

[Chris_Rivera]

Wrong forum