Based on the best-selling fantasy series of books, THE WITCHER is an epic tale of fate and family. Geralt of Rivia, a solitary monster hunter, struggles to find his place in a world where people often prove more wicked than beasts. But when destiny hurtles him toward a powerful sorceress, and a young princess with a dangerous secret, the three must learn to navigate the increasingly volatile Continent together. The series comes from Lauren Schmidt Hissrich. Her writing and co-executive producer credits include Marvel-produced superhero dramas THE DEFENDERS, DAREDEVIL for Netflix’s and Starz’s POWER. She is represented by UTA
As we mentioned above the upcoming fantasy series stars Henry Cavill. The actor will take on the lead role of Geralt of Rivia, one of the few remaining witchers on the Continent, is a traveling monster slayer.
Joining Cavill will be joined by Freya Allan (THE WAR OF THE WORLDS, INTO THE BADLANDS). The actress will play the pivotal role of Ciri, Princess of Cintra.
Other characters from the court at Cintra include Queen Calanthe (Jodhi May, GAME OF THRONES, GENIUS), and her husband, the knight Eist (Björn Hlynur Haraldsson, FORTITUDE), along with the druid Mousesack (Adam Levy, KNIGHTFALL, SNATCH).
The sorceress Yennefer will be played by Anya Chalotra (THE ABC MURDERS, WANDERLUST).
Leading the magical academy at Aretuza is Tissaia (MyAnna Buring, RIPPER STREET, KILL LIST), and Yennefer is joined by other novice sorcerers Fringilla (Mimi Ndiweni, BLACK EARTH RISING), Sabrina (Therica Wilson-Read, PROFILE).
Also joining the cast is Millie Brady (THE LAST KINGDOM, TEEN SPIRIT) as the outcast Princess Renfri.
What's really awesome about this series is that Netflix has already renewed it for a second season, before it even hit the service. You can watch it when it arrives December 20th. In the meantime, take a look at some really cool stuff below to get a better idea of what's to come.
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