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| Details | |
Type |
TV series |
Network |
Netflix |
Director(s) |
Tomasz Bagiński (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.
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In this drama series, an unconventional family comes together to fight for truth in a dangerous world. Based on the globally popular fantasy saga.
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~ Placeholder text on Netflix.com
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The witcher Geralt, a mutated monster hunter, struggles to find his place in a world where people often prove more wicked than beasts.
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~ Placeholder text on Netflix.com
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 Assböck 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 aén Fidháil[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
- Björn Hlynur Haraldsson as Eist Tuirseach[4]
- Máté 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 Assböck 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 aén Fidháil[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
- Björn Hlynur Haraldsson as Eist Tuirseach[4]
- Máté 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 Coën
- 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 Coën
- 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.[10] | |||
| 4 | "Of Banquets, Bastards and Burials" | Declan de Barra | 2019-12-20 |
| Contains story parts of "A Question of Price".[11] | |||
| 5 | "Bottled Appetites" | Sneha Koorse | 2019-12-20 |
| Contains story parts of the short story "The Last Wish".[12] | |||
| 6 | "Rare Species" | Haily Hall | 2019-12-20 |
| Contains story parts of the short story "The Bounds of Reason".[13] | |||
| 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.[14] | |||
| 8 | "Much More" | Lauren Schmidt Hissrich | 2019-12-20 |
| Contains story parts of the short story "Something More". The mages fight against Nilfgaardian forces.[15] | |||
Locations
- Canary Islands
- Hungary, Budapest
- Poland, Ogrodzieniec (castle)
- IMDB, Filming Locations The Witcher
- Isle of Skye, Scotland[16]
- Arborfield Studios, near London, UK[17]
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.
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
- ↑ inews.co.uk, February 5, 2020
- ↑ CinemaBlend, December 9, 2019
- ↑ Lauren Hissrich on Twitter
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 Lauren Hissrich on Twitter
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 Netflix on Facebook
- ↑ NX on Twitter
- ↑ NX on Twitter
- ↑ PCgamer February 21, 2020, Netflix Tweet
- ↑ Lauren Hissrich on Twitter
- ↑ Differences "The Witcher" story part: Triss doesn't appear in the original short story "The Witcher". The character Velerad (Burgomeister of Vizima) doesn't appear in the series, although Geralt has a long talk with him in the story about the Striga and the events in Vizima. Other: Giltine is a made-up character for the show. Priestess Nenneke mentions in the The Voice of Reason 6 episodes, that Yennefer has "withered ovaries" like most magic users (please, add the source!), but it is never mentioned she had, like in the show presented, an hysterectomy. Sterilisation, on the other hand, is something which is propagated by Tissaia de Vries → The Poisoned Source.
- ↑ Differences "A Question of Price" story part: Jaskier asks Geralt to join him as a "bodyguard" to the festivities in Cintra. In the short story, Dandelion doesn't appear. Also, in the short story, Geralt was invited (as Ravix of Fourhorn) by Queen Calanthe to join the banquet to solve a delicate matter for her. It is revealed later, that she planned to use Geralt to get rid off the Urcheon of Erlenwald, so Cintra could create a bond with Skellige.
- ↑ Differences: Beau Berrant, who is a trade broker and ambassador in the short story, is changed into the mayor of Rinde. In the short story, Geralt never was actively fishing for a Djinni, he and Dandelion did so by chance while trying to catch a fish. Geralt in the short story also didn't suffer from insomnia - the reason, why he is looking for a Djinn in the show. In the short story, Countess de Stael is not mentioned, but a woman named Virginia. Geralt's first wish in the show is that he wants some peace (Jaskier should just shut up!) - in the short story, Geralt performs an "exorcism" and wishes the Djinn should go and fuck itself because the Djinn angrily attacks Dandelion, right after it was freed from the bottle. Chireadan is a healer in the show, but in the short story, he is a tavern owner and with him are his cousin Errdil and half-elf knight Vratimir (both don't appear in the show). When they arrive where Yennefer lives, there is no orgy happening in the short story, but Yennefer is alone in the bedchamber. He and Yennefer also don't take a bath together in the book. The character Dara was completely made up. The story with Ciri in the Brokilon happens much earlier before the Fall of Cintra and she not only meets Dryads but also Geralt - who again decides to better leave her with Moussack and Calanthe.
- ↑ Differences: In the short story, Dandelion appears much later when Geralt got more familiar with Borch and his two weapons. In the Episode Rare Species, Dandelion is waiting right outside the monster's den. In the Netflix-Adaptation, the characters of Dorregaray, Sheepbagger, Gyllenstiern, the young King Niedamir and others were not considered and don't appear in the show. Cahir didn't send a Doppler with the likeness of Moussack after Ciri. It is never mentioned that Nilfgaardian mages would use "black or forbidden magic" like shown in the show - only that Emhyr hates magic users and tries to keep them under control. In the novels, it was never mentioned that Fringilla even attended Aretuza, Yennefer only recognises her during a meeting of the Lodge because Fringilla was the one who blinded her during the Battle of Sodden Hill.
- ↑ Differences: The "Fake Ciri" was introduced much later in the novels and definitely NOT by Queen Calanthe, but by Codringher and Fenn. Although, in a flashback of Geralt in the short story "Something More", Calanthe tried to talk Geralt into taking just a child from the ten children she presented to him. One main difference in the TV-Show is, that Geralt was in Cintra when Nilfgaard attacked, in the short story "Something More", he is just riding to Cintra, but the city already had fallen. Also in this short story, he hears about the terrible end of Cintra by his friend Dandelion, who is among the war refugees.
- ↑ In the short story, we only read quite a short version told by Yurga about the Battle of Sodden Hill, before Geralt visits the monument. Geralt was in the north when the battle happened.
- ↑ What's on Netflix
- ↑ Redanian Intelligence, Gravemaster in Exclusive, Report on January 15, 2020
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