Henry Cavill has been enchanting audiences with his portrayal of Geralt of Rivia in Netflix’s popular fantasy series, The Witcher. This show takes us on a journey through a medieval realm filled with monsters, magic, political conspiracy, and love. However, how long will Cavill continue to wield the sword as the legendary White Wolf? How many more episodes will Cavill grace us with his presence as Geralt?

The Justice League actor had signed a twenty-four-episode contract with Netflix. The first two seasons have already had their share of eight episodes, each leaving eight more for the third season. Netflix made the decision to split Season 3 of The Witcher into two parts to capitalize on the actor’s exit by giving viewers a longer window to binge upon.

He finished five episodes in Volume 1 of Season 3, however, so Cavill only has three episodes left. July 27, 2023, will mark his final outing as Geralt when it is released. The trailers for the second part were out recently and have suggested both vengeful fight sequences as well as an emotional farewell.

However, Netflix might have shot itself in the arm with the decision to split the season into two parts. It was recently highlighted that Season 3 of The Witcher has already had a massive thirty percent drop in viewership. Along with the news of Cavill’s departure, the split series strategy probably did not work for Netflix this time.

At this point in time, we are all aware that The Witcher is already returning for a Season 4 with Liam Hemsworth as lead. However, what were the causes that led to Henry Cavill’s exit? Turns out they were many.

Why did Henry Cavill exit The Witcher instead of extending his contract with Netflix?

One of the reasons behind Henry Cavill’s departure from The Witcher after Season 3 was due to creative differences between showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich and the producers. Being a fan of both the books and games, Cavill aimed to portray Geralt in a manner that stayed true to the source material. However, the show had intentions of exploring the dimensions of the character and the world. Additionally, Cavill expressed concerns about his character being overshadowed by others like Ciri and Yennefer.

Another factor leading to his decision was his desire to focus on projects, particularly his reprisal as Superman for DC. Cavill made a cameo appearance as the Man of Steel in Black Adam’s post-credits scene, setting up an anticipated clash between him and Dwayne Johnson’s character. Speculation also surrounded him, starring in a Man of Steel sequel. Ultimately he chose Superman because he believed it offered him more creativity. However, fate took a turn when James Gunn rebooted plans, officially concluding talks about Henry Cavill’s tenure as Superman.

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