Henry Cavill Brings Back His Combat Prowess From ‘The Witcher’ in ‘Highlander Reboot’

Published 01/29/2024, 2:17 AM EST

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It is a showtime alert for all the Henry Cavill fans because his comeback to the big screens is edging on a banger move. With only 4 days left for his espionage thriller to get welcomed in the theatres, a rush hour of watching the actor on screen is gaining momentum. Although fans were already on their toes with the anticipation of Argylle, Cavill decided the push the probability of expectation further by teasing his combat training developments for Highlander Reboot, sparking nostalgia from The Witcher.

Cavill’s combat skills in The Witcher require no introduction. While his cut-off from the franchise made fans miss his killer moves, it seems like Highlander Reboot plans to give it a grand return.

Henry Cavill teases combat training progress for Highlander Reboot

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Henry Cavill’s extraordinary swordsmanship in The Witcher made him the unforgettable face of Geralt of Rivia. To achieve this unfettered fame, the actor went to great lengths to curate the perfect body to ensure the spot-on sequences. While it has been some time since fans got the taste of his abilities, Cavill revealed to Collider (via Screen Rant) that the show is not too far down the line because he is beginning to dive into “a very long training process”. 

Additionally, the actor also admitted, “I’m very excited to get into it.” while keeping the rest “under wraps”. There is no doubt that his excitement is word enough for fans to believe the incoming stunning fight sequences in Highlander Reboot. Furthermore, this is also a rescue to the fans who were edging to disappointment after his snub as Geralt. Therefore, although fans might not see Cavill don the sword of Geralt anymore, a possible reincarnation of that skin awaits in the Highlander Reboot.

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While on the topic of Henry Cavill’s fighting sequence in The Witcher, let’s take a look at how he wooed the audience with his mastery.

Henry Cavill’s fighting scenes in The Witcher

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Henry Cavill knows how to don a character the best because the first trait that he acquires is their combat prowess. Such was also true for his swordsman spirit as Geralt. In The Witcher, Cavill mastered this characteristic and went on to give several one-shot fight sequences. One of the most remarkable ones was from the scene in Shaerrawedd in the third installment. 

Additionally, Cavill also acquired the title, the Butcher of Blaviken, after the one-shot fighting sequences in the first season. The aim was to make the viewers feel like they were part of the scene Cavill was acting. Therefore, the flow to be smooth as butter was a priority. Cavill, being a dedicated performer and avid fan of the Witcher books and games, not only took that into account but also fulfilled the role with as much density.

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What do you think of Henry Cavill bringing back his combat skills from The Witcher to the Highlander Reboot? Let us know in the comments below!

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Anushka Bhattacharya

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I'm Anushka Bhattacharya, an entertainment journalist at Netflix Junkie. Armed with a degree in literature, I once wielded my words to catalyze change within society through my work with NGOs. However, as I stumbled into the exuberant hole of crime thrillers and documentaries on Netflix, it was love at first sight and pushed me into entertainment journalism.

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