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A little daunting - Liam Hemsworth on role in The Witcher
Edinburgh Evening News
|November 01, 2025
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Liam Hemsworth admits that taking over the role of Geralt of Rivia from Henry Cavill in season four of The Witcher was a little daunting.
British actor Henry Cavill, 42, portrayed the monster hunter from seasons one to three but announced in October 2022 that he would be stepping away from the hit fantasy series.
Hemsworth, 35, who has been a longtime fan of the show, said he was thrilled to join the cast but admitted to feeling nervous given the franchise's passionate fan base.
"I was a massive fan of this world and this character, and I was really excited to come on board," the Australian actor said.
"But then, leading up to the actual shoot, it was a little daunting.
This story is from the November 01, 2025 edition of Edinburgh Evening News.
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