“He’s Lovely”- Freya Allan Gushes Out on ‘The Witcher’s’ New Geralt Liam Hemsworth, After “dreading” It Post Henry Cavill Exit

Published 05/03/2024, 12:48 AM EDT

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Like it or not, the former Geralt, Henry Cavill, has taken his farewell from The Witcher, and slowly but steadily, the new one, Liam Hemsworth, is settling in like a versed monster hunter. On the very day discussions started about this significant change, beyond the dismayed fans, a palpable sense of disappointment weighed heavily on Cavill’s co-stars, Freya Allan and Anya Chalotra. However, the new Geralt appears to have already made an impact, dispelling initial skepticism for Allan. 

Reflecting on this, Allan recently shared insights about collaborating with Hemsworth as he steps into the role to introduce his version of Geralt of Rivia.

Freya Allan on working with Liam Hemsworth in The Witcher 4

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There is no Ciri without her Geralt in the Witcherverse. Hence, for Freya Allan to give the seal of approval to Liam Hemsworth vouches no less than a vote of confidence. In a recent interview with ComicBook.com, Allan finally addressed her work experience with Liam Hemsworth for The Witcher 4, confessing how she initially had been “dreading” the switch. She admitted that “he’s lovely” and “really, really sweet” as a person while complimenting Hemsworth’s down-to-earth nature.

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Allan further seized the opportunity to praise the director, Sergio Mimica-Gezzan, recognizing his contribution to facilitating this transition smoothly and initiating the production on a positive note, all the while ensuring it was enjoyable. Additionally, the actress provided some insight into her own storyline in the fourth installment, expressing excitement about the abundance of compelling material to portray. Overall, it appears that Allan has also warmed up to the new portrayal of Geralt, largely evident in her satisfaction with the entire process.

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Similar to Allan, Anya Chalotra’s on-screen romance with the new Geralt, Liam Hemsworth has also left fans spellbound with their already top-notch chemistry in view.

Anya Chalotra and Liam Hemsworth's chemistry hits the mark with The Witcher fans

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A year ago, during an interview with Digital Spy, Anya Chalotra discussed Henry Cavill's departure from the role of Geralt and the trajectory of their on-screen romance moving forward. Chalotra recognized the significance of "chemistry" in Yennefer and Geralt's narrative, emphasizing its importance to avid readers of the novels. Despite harboring initial apprehension, she expressed considerable enthusiasm about embracing a new counterpart in her character's romantic arc. Right now, it seems her excitement really had a solid ground.

More recently, fans were treated to a sneak peek of The Witcher's table read. This preview offered a glimpse of Chalotra and Hemsworth during their interaction, prompting fans to quickly recognize the chemistry between them before it could grace the screens. The pair appeared remarkably comfortable and at ease, which made fans praise the casting decision. While the full extent of their on-screen chemistry remains a mystery for now, Freya Allan's endorsement suggests it will undoubtedly be a captivating aspect worth watching.

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What do you think of Freya Allan's revelation on working with the new Geralt, Liam Hemsworth, in The Witcher 4? 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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