A Departing Henry Cavill Leaves a Major Impression on Geralt’s Signature Fights, With Wolfgang Stegenann
The Witcher season 3 is making fans of the show incredibly sad. Henry Cavill will wear the medallion and hold the swords for the last time this season. He even said goodbye to his fans and his co-stars. And all his fans can think of is his last run as Geralt of Rivia. However, before leaving, the English actor left an unforgettable impression on Geralt’s iconic fight scene with Wolfgang Stegemann.
Wolfgang Stegemann has been a stunt co-ordinate for the show. Ahead of the release of season 3, Stegemann talked about Cavill’s passionate involvement while choreographing the Blaviken fight from season 1. He shared with GamesRadar+ that he had a great experience working with the Enola Holmes actor. Recalling those days, he added the 40-year-old star has great inputs for the iconic fight sequence. Stegemann even admitted Cavill was his second co-ordinator and helped with camera design as well.
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When they were discussing the scene, the Superman actor suggested shooting in parts. However, they shot it in one go without his stunt double. Impressed by Cavill’s inputs and the ending result, Stegemann revealed they did not expect the audience’s significant response and expressed how honored he was about that specific fight sequence.
Bringing back this exact chemistry between him and Cavill in the third season, the stunt-man gushed over Cavill’s passion and willingness to do his own stunts. But how did the Justice League star feel about the Blaviken fight?
Henry Cavill called the fight a beautiful dance
The English actor impressed his Mission Impossible co-star with his ability to fight perfectly. He once broke down the scene and revealed the entire sequence was shot in one shot. While talking about it, he revealed the entire fight was a beautiful dance. If he or any of the fighters would have missed even the slightest movement, it would have ruined the entire scene. But gladly, everyone did it right.
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The Man of Steel actor also expressed how happy and proud he was to have worked with Emma Appleton, who portrayed Renfri. They planned this entire fight to bring out Geralt’s emotional side as well. Therefore, they had to be mindful of each move during the battle.
Cavill also revealed he trusted Stegemann and his vision for the scene. And during his interview, the stunt-man also spoke about the same. While expressing his honor and love for the Enola Holmes actor, he praised his performance as well.
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While waiting for the first volume of season 3 to land on Netflix in some time, share your thoughts about Stegemann’s feelings for Henry Cavill in the comments below.
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