Liam Hemsworth is already facing an uphill battle taking over the role of Geralt, and The Witcher season 6 not happening makes it even worse.
Liam Hemsworth is already facing an uphill battle taking on the role of Geralt of Rivia, and The Witcher season 6 not happening presents another major problem for the actor. Henry Cavill’s departure from The Witcher was met with disappointment from fans, especially after the actor embodied the main character so well. While Hemsworth is qualified to take over the iconic role, disappointment about Cavill makes recasting Geralt a massive challenge The Witcher season 4 must overcome.
Even if Hemsworth successfully sells the fan base on his portrayal of the character, The Witcher’s latest season 6 update will hurt his tenure as Geralt. It seems The Witcher is cutting its original seven-season plan, ending the show with the fifth outing instead. This means the Netflix series will have to condense the story the writers wanted to tell — and potentially leave out certain moments from Andrzej Sapkowski’s books. This will hurt Hemsworth’s Geralt, in particular, and he’s already facing obstacles as it is.
Liam Hemsworth’s Best Geralt Moments Would Have Come In The Witcher Season 6
The Witcher ending after season 5 is a problem for the overall story, but it’s especially disappointing for Hemsworth’s take on Geralt. Some of the actor’s best Geralt moments would have taken place during season 6, at least if the show followed the books faithfully. Sapkowski’s series includes six novels in total, and Lady of the Lake — the final installment — brings Geralt’s character arc to a satisfying close. All of Geralt’s growth from the earlier chapters culminates in this final novel, which shows a much more mature version of the character.
Hemsworth would have gotten a chance to shine with this more developed iteration of Geralt, distinguishing his portrayal of The Witcher’s lead from Cavill’s.
Hemsworth would have gotten a chance to shine with this more developed iteration of Geralt, distinguishing his portrayal of The Witcher’s lead from Cavill’s. He also would have been responsible for some of Geralt’s most iconic moments in the series’ finale, which would have made his tenure as the character just as memorable. Sadly, it’s unclear how well the Netflix series will capture such scenes or Geralt’s development now that it must condense the books significantly.
The Witcher Now Needs To Condense The Book Story Into 5 Seasons
The Witcher condensing six books into five seasons is a risky move for the series overall, especially since the writers originally planned to tell the story over seven outings. Many of the characters’ biggest moments are built up slowly in the books, and altering the lead-up to the finale could make The Witcher feel rushed. With a jarring cast change in the middle, this could hurt the Netflix show’s legacy. It certainly gives Hemsworth less time to sell viewers on his Geralt — and doing so will be crucial if The Witcher wants to end on a high note.
