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Why Henry Cavill left 'The Witcher' and how Liam Hemsworth becomes Geralt

After the show's star Henry Cavill, 42, announced in 2022 that he would not be returning for the fourth season, fans wondered how "Witcher" could evolve its titular stoic hero, Geralt.

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Why did Henry Cavill leave The Witcher? Liam Hemsworth recast explained

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The Witcher fans name one problem with Liam Hemsworth’s performance as Netflix series returns

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The Witcher season 4’s most shocking episode was completely ‘intentional’ says cast – and I’m not talking about the Netflix fantasy show's finale

As it turns out, The Witcher season 4 is full of surprises.

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Liam Hemsworth is so cautiously not awful as Geralt of Rivia that he's basically invisible in The Witcher season 4

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Is Ciri a lesbian in The Witcher?

Why Did Henry Cavill Leave ‘The Witcher’?

We don’t officially know the reason for Cavill’s departure, but this one seems most likely. On Saturday, October 29, 2022, Cavill announced that he would be stepping down as Geralt of Rivia after The Witcher Season 3. Instead, Liam Hemsworth would be taking up the swords of the White Wolf.

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Despite Henry Cavill’s Exit and Poor Reviews, ’The Witcher’ Season 4 Dominates Streaming Charts

Netflix's The Witcher Season 4 is defying poor reviews and controversy over Henry Cavill's recasting to become a major hit for the streamer.

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‘The Witcher’ Season 4 First Reactions Are Overwhelmingly One-Sided

"The Witcher" became an instant hit with fans, as Cavill seemed to fit into the role of Geralt in a way that nobody could have imagined. The high fantasy series became a huge talking point in the first season, with many praising the adored actor in his portrayal of the beloved novel and video game character.

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What Time Is 'The Witcher' Season 4 on Netflix?

"The Witcher" is finally back for Season 4 with more than a few changes in the mix. The latest season of Netflix's fantasy epic places Liam Hemsworth in the lead role of Geralt of Rivia after Henry Cavill stepped away from the series.

The Witcher Season 4 Release Date: When will new season episode air? Here's global release timings, episode list, plot, runtime, what to expect, cast and production

The Witcher Season 4 release date is October 30, 2025, on Netflix. All eight episodes will drop worldwide simultaneously. The season features Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia, replacing Henry Cavill.