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Netflix has released a first look at Henry Cavill in character as Geralt of Rivia as production gets underway in Hungary on the fantasy drama series The Witcher. The first look (see below) shows Cavill in costume as the iconic character, and was shared by the actor on his social media channels.

In addition, the streaming network announced further casting including Eamon Farren as Cahir, Joey Batey as Jaskier, Lars Mikkelsen as Stregobor, Royce Pierreson as Istredd, Maciej Musiał (1983) as Sir Lazlo, Wilson Radjou-Pujalte as Dara, and Anna Shaffer (Harry Potter) as Triss. Also cast are Rebecca Benson as Marilka; Shane Attwooll as Nohorn; Luke Neal as Vyr; Matthew Neal as Nimir; Tobi Bamtefa as Danek; Sonny Serkis as Martin; Roderick Hill as Fletcher; Inge Beckmann as Aridea; Charlotte O’Leary as Tiffania; Natasha Culzac...

Say goodbye to Superman, and hello to Geralt of Rivia.

Netflix shared a first look at Henry Cavill in character for their upcoming series, “The Witcher,” which is beginning production in Hungary.

The picture (seen below) shows the “Batman v. Superman” star in costume as the iconic character, and was shared by the actor on his social media channels Wednesday.

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Here’s the official logline for the series: Based on the best-selling fantasy series, “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 streamer announced...

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Matthew Byrd Joseph Baxter Dec 12, 2019

Superman actor Henry Cavill stars in The Witcher, Netflix's ambitious television series adaptation of the famed fantasy franchise.

Netflix’s The Witcher is conjuring a live-action manifestation of the popular fantasy novel series of Andrzej Sapkowski, which, of course, spawned the popular video game series.

Notably, it also marks a monumental turn for its star, Henry Cavill, who has permanently put away his Superman suit, and shaved that pesky Mission: Impossible – Fallout mustache, for a television series that matches if not exceeds the grandiosity of his big screen run as the Man of Steel.

While The Witcher games has taken some liberties with the novel source material, this television series will feature quite a few familiar faces and storylines. As Sapkowski expressed in a statement:

"I'm thrilled that Netflix will be doing an adaptation of my stories. Staying true to the source material and...