“Cavill knows more than….” – Anya Chalotra Praises Henry Cavill for His Knowledge of Andrzej Sapkowski’s Books

Published 07/06/2023, 1:00 AM EDT

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Henry Cavill is perhaps one of the most knowledgeable actors in the industry today. Fans are no strangers to the huge nerd the British actor is. Even before landing the role of Geralt in The Witcher, the 40-year-old was a big fan of the franchise. Not only did it help the actor secure the part in the series, the knowledge of the books greatly improved Cavill’s performance on-screen. Interestingly, the cast of the show were also in awe of Cavill’s love for the lore and recently co-star Anya Chalotra praised him for the same.

Not long ago, season 3 of The Witcher made its way to the screens. With part 2 of season 3 mere days away, fans are eager to see Cavill’s last outing as the Geralt of Rivia. As the actor plans to grace the television for the last time as Geralt, Yennefer a.k.a Anya Chaltora revealed how she felt working alongside the actor. The actress praised the Enola Holmes star’s passion and knowledge of the source material. In a conversation with Variety, Chalotra revealed, “Cavill knows more than anyone about the world of The Witcher, and all the rules and regulations and the terms and Witcher knowledge — he’s up there.”

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She described working alongside Cavill as a breath of fresh air. The actress even expressed her gratitude, calling it a blessing. Being the wonderful co-star, the Superman star also guided other cast members throughout the show. Meanwhile, he also made a wonderful pair with Chalotra on-screen. Not long ago, the duo’s romantic scene from season 3 took the internet by storm.

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Elsewhere in the interview, the actress even revealed how it would feel like following Cavill’s exit from the show. Explaining her feelings, Chalotra admitted that season 4 would be a strange experience without the British actor. However, Chalotra is equally excited to work with Liam Hemsworth. It might surprise you, but Cavill’s knowledge of The Witcher also helped him off the screens.

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How Henry Cavill helped The Witcher apart from acting?

Henry Cavill undeniably did an incredible job as the Geralt. The actor played the part flawlessly and delivered one of his most memorable performances. However, it might surprise you to know that the Enola Holmes star also had a huge contribution beyond the screens as well.

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Not long ago, the stunt director of the series Wolfgang Stegemann in an interview revealed how the British actor helped him during the filming. Stegemann reckoned that he and Cavill both sat down together to analyze the scenes and the actor even assisted him in finding the right angles. Moreover, he labeled the actor as his “second fight coordinator.

What are your thoughts about the bond between Chalotra and Cavill? Comment down below.

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Hamza Qazi

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Introducing Hamza Qazi, a Hollywood and Anime News writer at Netflix Junkie. Hamza's love affair with anime began early in his life when he fell in love with Naruto, which sparked his interest in reporting. He began channelizing his inner reporter by writing for his school magazine and later for a college magazine.

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