"can't fill Cavill's shoes"- Internet debates on Liam Hemsworth replacing Henry Cavill as Geralt in The Witcher season 4 

New updates of The Witcher season 4 have further raised the anticipation of the fans. Netflix shared an official teaser of the show and announced that the upcoming season will release on October 30, 2025.

With the third season putting Geralt, Ciri, and Yennefer on different paths, there is a lot that season 4 will unravel about the characters. One of the biggest changes that the season will have is the entry of Liam Hemsworth as Geralt, replacing Henry Cavill, who played the role for the past three seasons.

While the latest teaser showed Liam Hemsworth in action as Geralt for the first time, many people took to the internet to express their views on his first look. Many debate on how Hemsworth looks in place of Cavill, bringing a mixed reaction for the same.

One of the viewers pointed out their displeasure with Hemsworth's presence in the upcoming season and shared on X:

" I feel bad for the guy. You can’t fill Cavill’s shoes"

A screenshot of the comment on X (Image via X/@MrsKinder)

Several other users on X also shared similar reactions to Hemsworth taking the role of Geralt. They said:

Some fans also expressed their feelings on Cavill's exit from the series. They stated:

On the other hand, some X users also voiced their support for Liam Hemsworth stepping in as Geralt in The Witcher season 4. They shared:

Also read: The Witcher season 4 release date, cast details, where to watch, episode count, and other latest updates so far

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About The Witcher season 4

A still from the official teaser (Image via YouTube/@Netflix)

The Witcher season 4 will continue from where it left off, taking the viewers back to the chaotic state of war-stricken Continent. While Geralt, Ciri, and Yennefer's paths have diverged in different directions, danger still chases them all at every step.

The new teaser of the upcoming season showed Geralt engaging in an intense altercation with a wraith. The action-packed scene showed the powerful spirit giving a tough fight to Hemsworth's Geralt. However, Geralt manages to win using his Witcher signs.

Several photos from the series have also been unveiled by Netflix, giving a glimpse into what can be expected ahead. Along with Hemsworth, Laurence Fishburne is also a special entry this season, who will be playing the role of Regis.

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Showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich talks about what to expect from The Witcher season 4

A still from the official teaser (Image via YouTube/@Netflix)

While fans of the show eagerly wait for the series, there are several questions that they expect to be answered in the new installment. Talking about the details of The Witcher season 4, showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich spoke to Netflix Tudum about what is coming ahead for the viewers.

The showrunner hinted at unexpected developments to look forward to in the next two seasons of the show and told Netflix Tudum:

"One of the things we always say is that it wouldn’t be The Witcher if everything ended happily. This is the beginning of a two-season journey for our family to finally reunite and be together — hopefully forever.”

Addressing the changes and adoption of different elements in the final two seasons, Hissrich said:

"Show up, be willing to be surprised, be willing to accept that things look different, and know that the core of what you love is still there. We also have this amazing opportunity, halfway through a series, to relaunch it — to say, ‘Things are different, we’re coming out of the gate with a bang, and it’s bigger and better than ever.’ ”

While the showrunner's statements and the latest updates give an idea of what will come ahead, the viewers can expect a lot of surprises and twists to come in The Witcher season 4.

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Stay tuned for more updates.

Edited by Eeshna Dashottar