The anticipation surrounding The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep has been growing at an intense edge within people’s minds. At its Geeked Week event, Netflix announced The Witcher spin-off, an anime film that will pick up the pieces from the first seasons of the show. The prospect of this expansion had raised expectations regarding Henry Cavill picking up the voice for Geralt of Rivia. Yet, it seems that an individual associated with The Witcher games franchise has embraced this reprisal. 

The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep is adapted from Andrzej Sapkowski’s short story, A Little Sacrifice. A Little Sacrifice does not feature the core characters like Ciri or Yennefer. Although it does highlight the Geralt of Rivia, the voice of which neither Henry Cavill nor Liam Hemsworth are assuming. According to the giant streamer’s revelation, the one to pick up the sword of Geralt in the anime film is none other than Doug Cockle. The announcement, along with a trailer, has effectively dropped fans at the ninth sky.

The fantasy fiction film is rooted in the labyrinth of magic, fiend quest, and above all, in a shroud of mystery. Furthermore, picking up the story from The Little Sacrifice, the anime will focus on Essi Daven, a troubadour. Decoding the anime would perhaps be more efficient if one reads the two prequels that lay the foundation for the story: The Last Wish and Season of Storms.

Doug Cockle’s feature as the Geralt of Rivia is not new. He had been the voice of The Witcher video game since long before. Hence, his retrieval of Geralt’s voice has got the fandom feeling content with the choice. After Netflix’s announcement, Doug Cockle also reposted the tease, expressing his excitement. 

Fans on the Internet are thrilled at Doug Cockle’s landing the role for The Witcher anime film

In The Witcher world, moral ambiguity remains a crucial threshold. Hence, before The Witcher season 4 takes its bid, Netflix took it upon itself to give the audience an ethical onboarding. Although the spin-off does not have a release date as of yet, it is supposed to be unveiled sometime in 2024. But for now, fans can take respite knowing that the role of Geralt is entrusted to someone who belongs.

After Doug Cockle’s repost on X, formerly Twitter, fans have been hailing him with adages like “greatest of all time”. Some fans also took some respite, knowing that the anime film would not reflect the events from the live-action series. Other fans also addressed him as their favorite Geralt.

With the hype resounding from every corner of social media, it appears that Geralt’s role has been confided to a relentless talent. The Witcher saga in the anime world is expected to fuel the audience like no other. Hence, Doug Cockle’s taking on the role might be somewhat of a blessing in disguise, if not more.

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