How Henry Cavill Portrayed Geralt’s Unwavering Loyalty to This One Character Throughout ‘The Witcher’ Season 3

Published 10/20/2023, 3:53 AM EDT

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Despite portraying several characters throughout his career, Henry Cavill is lovingly remembered as Geralt of Rivia from Netflix’s The Witcher. The British star’s loyalty and dedication to the source material helped him thrive as the White wolf. However, the actor left the Netflix drama after playing the powerful role for the last time, hanging over the swords and medallion to Liam Hemsworth. However, it was not just his devotion to Geralt’s character that cemented him as a favorite.

While the main trajectory of his character revolved around protecting Princess Cirilla of Cintra, she was not the only character Henry Cavill was loyal to.

Which character was Henry Cavill loyal to in The Witcher 3?

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Throughout the first two seasons, Geralt stayed neutral while refusing to indulge himself in any political scenario. However, the third season showcased him picking up a side to protect Ciri. The White Wolf made his loyalty toward Yennefer of Vengerberg evident in the entire run of the third season. The main reason for this was the Enola Holmes actor’s better understanding of the original lore. Therefore, he understood the impact Yennefer had on the story.

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Moreover, Cavill understood the depth of Yennefer’s character and how she has been an appealing choice for many players in the narrative. This again solidifies how in-depth Cavill had gone into the books and video games in order to portray his character down to the ‘T’.

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In the forthcoming season, however, fans will not see the familiar face of Geralt as Liam Hemsworth will be taking on the role. The Australian actor had already begun his preparations for the tremendous role before the third season even landed on the streaming giant. Despite the Henry Cavill sized hole in the heart, fans are wondering when will they be able to witness the next season of The Witcher.

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The WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes imparted a huge delay in the production of many shows and films. The Witcher was not an exception. However, after the conclusion of the WGA strikes, Netflix began working on Lauren Schmidt Hissrich’s show along with others. Therefore, fans are looking at the potential 2025 release of the fourth season, especially after the updates about the show resuming filming.

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There have been several iconic moments that the Man of Steel actor created that would make it hard for fans to see Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia. However, the cast along with the executive producers of the show are optimistic about his performance despite already encountering a significant dip in viewership in the third season. Now, all fans can do is wait for more official updates about the upcoming season.

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Tell us what you think about Geralt’s loyalty to Yennefer throughout the third season. Share your views in the comments below.

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Neha Chande

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Meet Neha Chande, an entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, who has written more than 1100 articles. With a Master's degree in English Literature, Neha believes in unbiased journalism. Before delving into her passion for writing and cinema, she taught English and communication skills as a facilitator and lecturer.

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