How Henry Cavill Mastered the Shaerrawedd One-Shot Fight in ‘The Witcher’ Season 3

Published 07/19/2023, 9:00 AM EDT

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Fans widely adored Henry Cavill for his role as Geralt of Rivia in the hit Netflix adaption – The Witcher. The actor has always had a penchant for perfecting the fight scenes and the upcoming volume two of season 3 will be no different. In a clip going viral on the internet, one cannot help but admire the sheer dedication he has to the role. Cavill has always given his best to the series, and the preparation video is proof of the same. 

The third season of The Witcher features a spectacular one-shot fight sequence in Shaerrawedd, a hidden valley of elves. The one-shot technique is not new to The Witcher team. They used it in the first season to show how Cavill’s Geralt earned one of his iconic nicknames, the Butcher of Blaviken. 

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Cavill’s dedication to the action and stunts is praise-worthy. One can take a look at the numerous trials and swings he tried to get to perfection. In this BTS video from Entertainment Weekly, fans can look at the charismatic actor giving his very best to the role. And the results came out spectacular!

An absorbing fight sequence that puts Geralt at the epicenter of the action.The camera is living in the fight,” Stegemann highlighted. The focus was to make the viewers feel as if they were living the scene. By his sheer commitment to his role, the Man of Steel actor has earned a special place among fans. His commitment to the role goes much beyond physical commitments as he tried to stay as true to the source material as possible.

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Fans would cherish this scene forever, especially now that The Witcher has changed tracks with the upcoming Season 4.

The Witcher Season 3 to mark the final appearance of Henry Cavill

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Henry Cavill will be seen in action as Geralt for the last time in Season 3. Liam Hemsworth will henceforth carry the legacy of The Witcher forward. The latest teaser trailers recently shared by Netflix confirmed the news. We are in for a bloody transition from Cavill to Hemsworth. Viewers can expect Season 3’s soon-to-be-released finale to depict the actual fate of Cavill’s Geralt. He will be facing his formidable foes yet with numerous action-packed scenes in the tow. Although fans are keeping their fingers crossed in anticipation as to how the new actor will handle this role.

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Hemsworth is no stranger to blockbuster franchises based on beloved book series. He has also proven his action chops in such films as Extraction and Poker Face. He will bring his charisma, intensity, and physicality to the role of Geralt, who has a gruff demeanor, dry humor, and lethal skills. The actor has been preparing for the role by training with the stunt team and learning sword fighting techniques. He has also been studying Cavill’s performance and reading the books to get a deeper understanding of the character. However, even with the recast, Henry Cavill’s departure, along with several other factors, has already caused a decline in the show’s viewership.

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What did you think of Henry Cavill’s dedication to the series? Do you think Liam Hemsworth can match him? Let us know in the comments below.

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Imteshal Karim

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Imteshal Karim is a Hollywood News reporter at NetflixJunkie. With a penchant for writing in multiple forms, he is a published writer with his works published in anthologies. A star at his college’s writing competitions, he loves telling a good story and hopes to tell impactful ones about the unexplored side of the Entertainment industry.

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