Liam Hemsworth’s Geralt Look Revealed In The Witcher Season 4 Set Photos
Summary
The new trailer forThe Witcherseason 4 gives a look at Liam Hemsworth’s Geralt in action. Hemsworth was controversially cast as Geralt in October 2022, following original star Henry Cavill’s announcement that he would be stepping down from the role. Ever since the news and the start of production onThe Witcherseason 4, fans have been quick to voice their grievances about Hemsworth’s casting.
Now, audiences can get an actual glimpse of Hemsworth in the role inNetflix’s new teaser trailer forThe Witcherseason 4. The trailer begins with a horse walking through an eerie forest. The scene shifts to a head of blonde hair - Geralt - walking. Geralt turns his head slightly to reveal the first glimpse at Hemsworth in his costume.
Netflix captioned the trailer with, “The journey continues. Here’s your first look at Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher.” The trailer did not say whenThe Witcherseason 4 would be released.
How Liam Hemsworth’s Geralt Look Compares To Henry Cavill In The Witcher Season 4
The first set photos of Liam Hemsworth as Geralt in The Witcher leaked, and his appearance compared to Henry Cavill is surprising in a few good ways.
This Witcher Trailer Is Exciting — But Doesn’t Entirely Ease Hemsworth Concerns
Much Of Hemsworth’s Performance Remains A Mystery
Before Hemsworth had even been given the chance to show his face in the role, audiences began deeming him incapable of doing justice to the Geralt role. This fan base has been so vitriolic that Hemsworth’s co-stars, such as Ciri actor Freya Allan, have had to jump to the defense of the incomingWitchercast member. Hemsworth’s only hope is that, once actually given the chance to perform in the role, he could redeem himself against the critiques of the Cavill loyalists.
In theory, he has been given a chance to do so upon the release of this trailer forThe Witcher. However, Netflix has made the choice not only to make this a short teaser, but to make it a wordless one as well. Hemsworth does carry some essentials of the role even in this clip, carrying himself with strength and stoicism, as well as the trademark white wig. He is not, however, given a chance to even speak, limiting his ability to prove his worth in the role.
Because of this trailer choice, the criticism of Hemsworth’sThe Witchercasting is bound to continue for a while longer. Physically, his costumes, makeup, and hairstyling team made him look a lot likeCavill’s portrayal, which could be a good or a bad thing for the series. Next time Netflix releases a trailer,the often-brutalWitcherfan base will likely have a lot more to say, assuming Hemsworth actually gets the chance to show more of his performance.
The Witcher
Cast
The Witcher, released in 2019, follows Geralt of Rivia, a mutated monster hunter navigating a turbulent world where humanity’s darker nature often eclipses the monstrous.
