As Henry Cavill's Last Season In "The Witcher" Is Out Now, Here Are 16 Reasons Why He'll Always Be My Geralt

Look, casting changes occur pretty regularly in TV shows, and sometimes it's pretty seamless. However, you can't just replace the MAIN character after three seasons and expect it to go down okay. 

If they wanted a new Geralt, make a new The Witcher series with someone else from the very beginning – the fact that they chose Henry for a few seasons and are now replacing him takes so much away from the future series'.

It's true that to be an actor, you don't have to know, or even be interested in, the film or show that you're acting in. Hell, Gwyneth Paltrow can't even remember which MCU films she's starred in!

However, Cavill's fascination with The Witcher – both the books and the game –helped him to portray a character that is really the bedrock of the show. In fact, Henry himself said that he was "effusive in being loyal to the source material". 

Henry said that he didn't even consider it a job: "For me, it is more like an extraordinary opportunity to live my childhood and adult life fantasies."

Henry revealed that the trilogy of games was his gateway into fantasy, and said that the rough tone of his voice in the show was inspired by Doug Cockle's Geralt in the games. 

Despite being based on the books and not the games, the series made sure to give a nod to gamers by including the iconic bathtub scene. Henry actually wanted to try and put his feet up in the scene as a homage to the famous bit in the game! We would've gotten that steamy moment if not for an awkward-sized bath and the suggestion from someone on set that it might be a bit much.

One of Geralt's primary personality traits is his surly, calm, and impartiality. While Geralt is a lover of art and has a strong degree of intelligence – something Henry was keen to dive into – he's also a reserved character, who stays neutral to the politics of the world. 

Henry portrayed this rather a niche character trait wonderfully and has spoken about this part of Gerlats character, saying: 

“Geralt has seen how politics work out. A lot of it’s incredibly selfish. No matter which side anyone’s on, they’re doing the thing for them. He’s like, ‘Why would I pick a side when the same thing’s going to happen?’” 

When asked whether the swordwork was him, Henry replied, "that is 100% me. It is very important to me that I continue the character into the action. The character must exist within the action as well as in the dialogue scenes."

Henry spent a lot of time on and off set with a sword in his hand, and even trained for 10 days for just two minutes of fighting! Now that's commitment. 

Geralt's friendship with Jaskier provides much of the comic relief in the series, which contrasts super well alongside some of the darker moments. Two scenes that sum them up perfectly are when Geralt is in the bath (again), and when Geralt goes back to save Yen, and says Jaskier "are you perhaps short of a marble?!"

Oh, and who could forget all of their antics which led up to Jaskier's wonderful song "Toss a Coin to Your Witcher"?!

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From his Instagram post – "the bond Kal and I share is so second nature by now that some light affection like this is all instinct."

In a true example of his humbleness, Henry's statement regarding his departure from the show went as follows:

"My journey as Geralt of Rivia has been filled with both monsters and adventures, and alas, I will be laying down my medallion and my swords for Season 4.

In my stead, the fantastic Mr Liam Hemsworth will be taking up the mantle of the White Wolf.

Liam, good sir, this character has such a wonderful depth to him, enjoy diving in and seeing what you can find."