Henry Cavill is no longer part of Netflix’sThe Witcher, but he should appear in one more episode even if not as Geralt of Rivia.The Witcheris one of the most popular fantasy universes thanks to Andrzej Sapkowski’s books and their video game adaptations, and in 2019, they made the jump to TV thanks to Netflix.The Witcherhad a great start with Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia, but starting with season 2, the show began facing some backlash, mostly for all the changes it made to the source material.
AlthoughThe Witcherseason 3 made up for some of season 2’s biggest mistakes, it drew a lot of attention for being Henry Cavill’s final season as Geralt. Prior to season 3’s release, Cavill announced it would be his final season playing Geralt andNetflix revealed Liam Hemsworth as his replacementin season 4. There’s a lot of anticipation aroundThe Witcherseason 4 and Hemsworth’s performance as Geralt, but Henry Cavill should still return for one specific episode, and there are a couple of ways in which he can do so.
The Witcher Season 4’s Geralt Recast Comes At An Ideal Time For The Character
No one typically wants to see a lead character recast, but if there was ever a time for Hemsworth to replace Cavill in The Witcher, it’s season 4.
The Witcher’s Series Finale Needs To Include Henry Cavill Somehow
The Witcher’s Final Episode Is The Perfect Chance To Bring Henry Cavill Back
Cavill was a huge part of Netflix’sThe Witcherand how Geralt was portrayed.
Henry Cavill’s time inThe Witcheris over, but that doesn’t mean he can’t return to the show in some way. Cavill was a huge part of Netflix’sThe Witcherand how Geralt was portrayed, andit’s fair to say that a big part of the show’s success has been thanks to him. It’s only fair, then, that Cavill returned for the show’s final episode, but that doesn’t mean he has to play Geralt again (more so as Hemsworth will still be playing the character by then).
Netflix’sThe Witcherwill end with its fifth season.
Cavill’s return can be a fun surprise for fans of the show, and it would be a heartwarming way to pay homage to his time on the show and his influence on it. By then, Hemsworth will have already played Geralt for two full seasons, so it will be long enough after his introduction to not take away from the recasting.
Cavill doesn’t necessarily have to return as Geralt in the series finale (which might be ideal to avoid even more comparisons with Hemsworth), sohe could have a cameo appearance as a minor character, his image could appear as an Easter egg, or he could have a voice cameo (and fans would immediately recognize him).
How Henry Cavill’s Witcher Return Can Work (With Or Without Geralt)
There Are A Couple Of Ways In Which Henry Cavill Can Return To The Witcher
If the show decides to lean into the multiverse aspect of this world, Cavill could have a brief cameo appearance as Geralt.
A voice cameo would be a great way to bring Henry Cavill backinThe Witcher’s series finale, and he doesn’t have to play Geralt for it to work – he could simply serve as a narrator who guides the audience to the end of the show. However, if the show decides to lean into the multiverse aspect of this world, Cavill could have a brief cameo appearance as Geralt, without taking away from Hemsworth as the main character.
Geralt’s recast most likely won’t be addressed in-universe and the show will simply continue its course in season 4, so, with that in mind,Cavill could return as any other character without creating plot holes or confusion.The Witcherhas a great opportunity for an unforgettable and heartwarming series finale, which is what the show needs after so many ups and downs.
The Witcher
The Witcher, released in 2019, follows Geralt of Rivia, a mutated monster hunter navigating a turbulent world where humanity’s darker nature often eclipses the monstrous.
