Liam Hemsworth Opens Up About Replacing Henry Cavill as Geralt in THE WITCHER Season 4
Liam Hemsworth is officially stepping into the monster-slaying boots of Geralt of Rivia for Season 4 of The Witcher, taking over the role from Henry Cavill. During a recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Hemsworth shared how the opportunity came his way and what it means to him to join one of Netflix’s biggest fantasy series.
While chatting with Fallon, Hemsworth recalled the surprising moment he was first approached about taking on the part. He revealed that the offer came while he was in Australia filming Land of Bad in late 2023.
“I got a call from my agent sort of out of nowhere,” he said, explaining that the news caught him completely off guard. The offer was to take over the role previously played by Henry Cavill, who had portrayed Geralt for the show’s first three seasons. Cavill’s performance was widely praised by fans and critics alike, setting a high bar for whoever would follow.
Hemsworth spoke with admiration for Cavill’s work on the series, saying: “And Henry Cavill had done three seasons at that point, and I’m a huge fan of his, and I’m a huge fan of what he did with that character. They asked if I’d want to come and do the last two seasons.”
Hemsworth seems respect the foundation Cavill built, and he’s eager to honor that legacy while bringing his own energy to the role. The actor also mentioned that he’s no stranger to The Witcher universe, having played the video games years before getting the call.
Talking about his reaction to the offer, Hemsworth said: “I was really excited about the idea of coming on board.” That excitement carried into the studio as Fallon surprised the audience by revealing the first image of Hemsworth as Geralt, which earned a big round of applause from the crowd.
As production for The Witcher Season 4 moves forward, fans are eager to see how Hemsworth’s take on the White Wolf will evolve. With two seasons ahead and a new chapter unfolding, this next era of The Witcher is going to bring a fresh energy to the Continent while trying to stay true to the spirit of the series that fans love.