The Witcher | |
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Details | |
Type |
TV series |
Network |
Netflix |
Director(s) |
Tomasz BagiÅski (one of many) |
Producer(s) |
Executive producers: |
Writer(s) |
Lauren Schmidt Hissrich |
Consultant(s) |
Andrzej Sapkowski (creative consultant) |
Date |
December 20, 2019 |
The Witcher is a TV series produced by Lauren Schmidt Hissrich and released on Netflix. It is based on the Witcher series of books by Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski.
Overview[]
- Lauren S. Hissrich, executive producer, has praised the "dream casting" for the Witcher series. Season 1 consists of 8 episodes, and each episode is one hour long. The series was tentatively set to premiere in 2020, but in the final trailer the date was set to December 20, 2019.
- On November 13, 2019, Netflix US posted in a Tweet, that the show would be renewed for a second season.
- Filming for season 2 began in February 2020, which is set for a 2021 release.[1]
- According to PC Gamer, the showrunner Lauren S. Hissrich has material prepared for six more seasons. When commenting on that quote, she said there is enough material for 20 seasons.[2]
- The series will adapt the novels and shortstories.
Cast[]
Main[]
- Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia[3]
- Freya Allan as Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon[4]
- Anya Chalotra as Yennefer of Vengerberg[4]
- Joey Batey as Jaskier[5]
- MyAnna Buring as Tissaia de Vries[4]
- Royce Pierreson as Istredd[5]
- Anna Shaffer as Triss Merigold[5]
- Mimi Ndiweni as Fringilla Vigo[4][6]
- Eamon Farren as Cahir Mawr Dyffryn aep Ceallach[5]
- Mahesh Jadu as Vilgefortz
- Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia[3]
- Freya Allan as Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon[4]
- Anya Chalotra as Yennefer of Vengerberg[4]
- Joey Batey as Jaskier[5]
- MyAnna Buring as Tissaia de Vries[4]
- Royce Pierreson as Istredd[5]
- Anna Shaffer as Triss Merigold[5]
- Mimi Ndiweni as Fringilla Vigo[4][6]
- Eamon Farren as Cahir Mawr Dyffryn aep Ceallach[5]
- Mahesh Jadu as Vilgefortz
Recurring and guests[]
- Emma Appleton as Renfri
- Attila C. Arpa as Innkeeper
- Sonny Ashbourne Serkis as Martin
- Joachim Paul Assbƶck as Middle Aged Man
- Szandra Asztalos as Anica
- Shane Attwooll as Nohorn
- Tobi Bamtefa as Danek
- Inge Beckmann as Aridea
- Rebecca Benson as Marilka
- Katia Bokor as Queen Sancia of Sodden
- Tom Canton as Filavandrel aƩn FidhƔil[5]
- Callum Coates as Mousesack Doppler
- Ron Cook as Borch Three Jackdaws
- Natasha Culzac as Toruviel aep Sihiel[5]
- Imogen Daines as Danica
- Shaun Dooley as King Foltest
- Bart Edwards as Urcheon of Erlenwald
- Lucas Englander as Chireadan
- Bjƶrn Hlynur Haraldsson as Eist Tuirseach[4]
- MƔtƩ Haumann as Field Marshall
- Roderick Hill as Fletcher
- Blair Kincaid as Crach an Craite
- Adam Levy as Mousesack[4]
- Sam Marks as Captain Segelin
- Jodhi May as Calanthe Fiona Riannon[4]
- Lars Mikkelsen as Stregobor[5]
- Gaia Mondadori as Pavetta
- Maciej Musial as Sir Lazlo
- Luke Neal as Vyr
- Matthew Neal as Nimir
- Charlotte O'Leary as Tiffania
- Anita Olatunji as Woman
- Adele Oni as Tea
- Ossian Perret as Lord Tinglant
- Wilson Radjou-Pujalte as Dara
- Roger Ringrose as Beau Berrant
- Amit Shah as Torque[5]
- Gudmundur Thorvaldsson as Remus
- Richard van Weyden as Giant Bald Guard
- Ben Wiggins as The Adonis
- Therica Wilson-Read as Sabrina Glevissig[4][7]
- Emma Appleton as Renfri
- Attila C. Arpa as Innkeeper
- Sonny Ashbourne Serkis as Martin
- Joachim Paul Assbƶck as Middle Aged Man
- Szandra Asztalos as Anica
- Shane Attwooll as Nohorn
- Tobi Bamtefa as Danek
- Inge Beckmann as Aridea
- Rebecca Benson as Marilka
- Katia Bokor as Queen Sancia of Sodden
- Tom Canton as Filavandrel aƩn FidhƔil[5]
- Callum Coates as Mousesack Doppler
- Ron Cook as Borch Three Jackdaws
- Natasha Culzac as Toruviel aep Sihiel[5]
- Imogen Daines as Danica
- Shaun Dooley as King Foltest
- Bart Edwards as Urcheon of Erlenwald
- Lucas Englander as Chireadan
- Bjƶrn Hlynur Haraldsson as Eist Tuirseach[4]
- MƔtƩ Haumann as Field Marshall
- Roderick Hill as Fletcher
- Blair Kincaid as Crach an Craite
- Adam Levy as Mousesack[4]
- Sam Marks as Captain Segelin
- Jodhi May as Calanthe Fiona Riannon[4]
- Lars Mikkelsen as Stregobor[5]
- Gaia Mondadori as Pavetta
- Maciej Musial as Sir Lazlo
- Luke Neal as Vyr
- Matthew Neal as Nimir
- Charlotte O'Leary as Tiffania
- Anita Olatunji as Woman
- Adele Oni as Tea
- Ossian Perret as Lord Tinglant
- Wilson Radjou-Pujalte as Dara
- Roger Ringrose as Beau Berrant
- Amit Shah as Torque[5]
- Gudmundur Thorvaldsson as Remus
- Richard van Weyden as Giant Bald Guard
- Ben Wiggins as The Adonis
- Therica Wilson-Read as Sabrina Glevissig[4][7]
New in Season 2[]
According to a Netflix tweet and an article on PCgamer, several new cast members were announced for season 2.[8]
- Yasen Atour as Coƫn
- Agnes Bjorn as Vereena
- Kim Bodnia as Vesemir
- Paul Bullion as Lambert
- Kristofer Hivju as Nivellen
- Thue Ersted Rasmussen as Eskel
- Aisha Fabienne Ross as Lydia van Bredevoort
- Mecia Simson as Francesca Findabair
- Yasen Atour as Coƫn
- Agnes Bjorn as Vereena
- Kim Bodnia as Vesemir
- Paul Bullion as Lambert
- Kristofer Hivju as Nivellen
- Thue Ersted Rasmussen as Eskel
- Aisha Fabienne Ross as Lydia van Bredevoort
- Mecia Simson as Francesca Findabair
Episodes[]
Each episode is structured episodically and contains several timelines. The first three episodes are mostly devoted to the introduction of the three main characters Geralt, Yennefer and Cirilla. Throughout the series, many of the details differ greatly from the books they are based on, or have been supplemented. Lauren S. Hissrich explained some of the differences between season one and the books, saying that those decisions were debated a lot and were not taken lightly.[9]
Season 1[]
Episodes in season 1 are based on the collection of shortstories in The Last Wish and Sword of Destiny.
No. | Title | Written by | Release date |
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1 | "The End's Beginning" | Lauren Schmidt Hissrich | 2019-12-20 |
Contains story parts of the short story "The Lesser Evil", Geralt and Ciri are introduced in separate timelines, Cintra is attacked and Ciri has to flee the Nilfgaardian invaders. | |||
2 | "Four Marks" | Jenny Klein | 2019-12-20 |
Contains parts of the short story "The Edge of the World". Ciri's escape is continued. Yennefer's origin story is introduced. | |||
3 | "Betrayer Moon" | Beau DeMayo | 2019-12-20 |
Contains story parts of the short story "The Witcher". Triss is introduced as the counsellor of King Foltest. Yennefer agrees to her transformation by Giltine. | |||
4 | "Of Banquets, Bastards and Burials" | Declan de Barra | 2019-12-20 |
Contains story parts of "A Question of Price". | |||
5 | "Bottled Appetites" | Sneha Koorse | 2019-12-20 |
Contains story parts of the short story "The Last Wish". | |||
6 | "Rare Species" | Haily Hall | 2019-12-20 |
Contains story parts of the short story "The Bounds of Reason". | |||
7 | "Before a Fall" | Mike Ostrowski | 2019-12-20 |
Geralt returns before Cintra's Fall and demands to bring Ciri to safety. Calanthe agrees and tries to swap the princess with a commoner girl. Geralt is locked up in the gatehouse. Nilfgaard attacks. Yennefer is asked by Tissaia to return to Aretuza and joins a meeting of the mages. The fate of the Northern Kingdoms is discussed. | |||
8 | "Much More" | Lauren Schmidt Hissrich | 2019-12-20 |
Contains story parts of the short story "Something More". The mages fight against Nilfgaardian forces. |
Locations[]
The Witcher has been filmed in these locations:[10]
- Budapest, Hungary
- Origo Studios, Budapest (studio)
- Vajdahunyad Castle, Budapest
- Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
- Agaete
- Cuevas Blancas
- El Paso, La Palma (filming location)
- GarafĆa, La Palma (filming location)
- Guayedra
- La Palma (filming location)
- Mapalomas
- Roque Nublo
- San AndrƩs y Sauces, La Palma (filming location)
- Tamadaba
- New York City, New York, USA
- Ogrodzieniec, Poland (castle)
Season 2[]
These locations are new in season 2 of the series:
Soundtrack[]
First season soundtrack for 8 episodes was composed by:
Rumors[]
- It was rumored that Sebastian Stan may appear in the role of Borch Three Jackdaws. The role was played by Ron Cook instead.
- Second Season rumours: We got this covered article mentions Charles Dance to be on the list for possible actors in Season 2.
Concept[]
- Pixoloid
- Production Design ... Andrew Laws
- Costume Design ... Tim Aslam
On-line resources[]
- Netflix released interactive map and timeline for the series.
Videos[]
A screen test of Henry Cavill as Geralt.
The official teaser trailer from June 20, 2019.
The creation of Kaer Morhen, by Torpedo Pictures, Canada:
External links[]
- Platige Image site (now offline)
- The Witcher on Netflix
- Witcherflix on Wordpress
References[]
- ā inews.co.uk, February 5, 2020
- ā CinemaBlend, December 9, 2019
- ā Lauren Hissrich on Twitter
- ā 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 Lauren Hissrich on Twitter
- ā 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 Netflix on Facebook
- ā NX on Twitter
- ā NX on Twitter
- ā PCgamer February 21, 2020, Netflix Tweet
- ā Lauren Hissrich on Twitter
- ā IMDB: Filming Locations, The Witcher
- ā Redanian Intelligence, Gravemaster in Exclusive, Report on January 15, 2020
- ā What's on Netflix
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