Count on Henry Cavill to take on physically challenging roles, only to back them up with his emotionally compelling performance and ultimately gaining another plot in our hearts. Cavill has, since the beginning of his career, maintained a muscular body, which often ends in him being signed for hardcore roles. The most popular example is Superman in DC. However, the actor’s association with such projects cannot be pinned down to just him having the right build for it. It is his vast knowledge, almost mirroring that of the creator, on the projects that make him the right choice. This stands especially true for The Witcher.

The tale of the reluctance that The Witcher was met with when it was originally announced is not unknown. And the tale about everyone curbing their claws to give Cavill a chance once he started speaking about The Witcher as if it were his mother tongue, is not either. As the actor leaves the series followed by vicious reports about his behavior, it is important to note just how much thought Cavill had put into shaping up the Geralt of Rivia we have seen on screen.

The making of our favorite Geralt

If the crowd is willing to reject Liam Hemsworth in your place and chooses to not watch the series if it means your absence, then you must have pulled out a magical performance. It is unclear if Henry Cavill, who spoke to the Golden Globes in January 2022, knew the impact that his Geralt was going to have, but that he believed in his character is evident. “I want to make sure that the Geralt from the books is represented properly,“ Cavill told Golden Globes. More than a macho, Cavill shaped his Geralt to be meaningful.

The video game fandom has mostly seen Geralt as a strong character, and Cavill did not take away from it. He made sure that Geralt does not seem all muscles and no mind as he made sure to showcase his caliber with his performance.

Will Henry Cavill ever return as the Geralt?

The past year has seen Henry Cavill leave not one but two of his passion projects. Superman and The Witcher have both been close to his heart. While he explained his retirement from DC, the reason behind his The Witcher exit was up for speculation, with showrunner Lauren Schmidt hinting that there is more to it. And numerous reports suggested that it was the result of creative differences.

However, Cavill is yet to agree or deny the speculation. The Witcher creators also did not wait for long before throwing in Liam Hemsworth’s name into the picture. And the British actor too has moved on to provide brilliance to his other passion projects such as Warhammer 40K.

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