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2022 did not seem very pleasant for the Hollywood star Henry Cavill. The actor announced his departure from the Netflix hitThe Witcherafter his most awaited return as the DC superhero. While many assumed that he leftThe Witcherto come back as Superman, things did not go that way. The new co-CEOs soon announced that Cavill would not continue to be the Kryptonian superhero as they are looking ahead to cast a younger Superman in their future projects.
Reports also claimed that theMission Impossiblestar did not leave the Netflix series for his return to the DCU, but the reason was something else. And YouTuber Ryan Kinel reflected on the real reason the actor left the show and how his departure may have ruined the whole fantasy drama in his recent video.
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Why Did Henry Cavill LeaveThe Witcher?
Soon after returning as Superman inBlack Adam,Henry Cavillannounced his departure from the popular Netflix fantasy drama,The Witcher.After starring as the Geralt of Rivia in the series for two seasons, he announced that the upcoming season 3 would be his last take on the character.
However, after James Gunn revealed that theMan of Steelstar would not be the Superman under his DCU, fans expected that Cavill would come back toThe Witcher.
While the makers are not planning to bring backThe Tudorsstar, reports claimed that Cavill does not wish to return to the show either. Reports claimed that theEnola Holmesstar left the show due to his conflicts with the show’s writer. The writers reportedly were not respectful toward the source material.
And being a fan ofThe Witcherbook series, what the writers were doing with his character and the story, was unacceptable for Cavill. And he decided to leave the show.The Witcherseason 3 has already been filmed and would be the last time fans would see theJustice Leaguestar as Geralt of Rivia.
Fans started petitioning for Netflix to fire the writers and bring Cavill back. But the makers had already found a new star for the show. Soon it was announced that Liam Hemsworth would be the new Geralt, starting withThe Witcherseason 4. However, things do not seem to be going well for the series, followed by Cavill’s departure.
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The WitcherSeason 5 Could Conclude the Show
Fans are eagerly waiting to see Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia for the one last time inThe Witcherseason 3. But it seems like the fantasy drama’s glory days would also come to an end.The Witcherspin-off Blood Origin was released followed by theStardustactor’s departure from the Netflix show.
The spin-off was not what the makers expected it to be. It went on to receive one of the worst audience scores, and the critics defined it as“meaningless”and“unattractive.”
According to YouTuber Ryan Kinel,The Witcherwas expected to have seven seasons. However, the streaming giant is not sure if they could continue it for that long after Blood Origin’s reviews. Redanian Intelligence’s sources also revealed that Netflix is not sure about continuing the show under its original plan.
The YouTuber also shared that the makers are planning to film the next two seasons at the same time in order to prevent the cancellation afterThe Witcherseason 4. Netflix is also taking measures to avoid having another flop series and possibly could axe the series if Liam Hemsworth’s Geralt of Rivia does not receive a positive response.
Netflix has also not confirmed the official release date ofThe Witcherseason 3. It is expected to release in the summer of 2023.
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Source:Ryan Kinel – RK Outpost
Laxmi Rajput
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
