The massively popular Netflix fantasy TV series about a part of a magically enhanced monster hunters-for-fire, the Witchers season 3 is all set to return this year!
Based on a popular book series by Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski, Witcher follows Geralt and Princess Ciri as they navigate several monsters, races, universes, and whatnot. Here are all the updates about the third season of The Witcher!
Will there be a season 3 of The Witcher?
Absolutely yes. The Witcher has officially been renewed for season 3 and it is all set to release this year.
The Witcher season 3 premiere date: When is it scheduled to air?
The Witcher season 3 is releasing this summer 2023. While we do not have the exact date of release as of now, we expect it to air between June-August 2023.
Has the production for season 3 begun?
Filming has wrapped on the season. Henry Cavill even wrote a message to mark the occasion.
I call this “We’re Almost Done and I’ve Lost the Will for Salads and Meditation Give Me Donuts and Drugs.” #TheWitcher pic.twitter.com/9j0XznFgTi
— Lauren S. Hissrich (@LHissrich) August 26, 2022
Do we have a trailer yet?
Nope, we do not have an official trailer for season 3 yet. Watch the previous season’s trailer down below!
Who’s going to be in the season 3 cast?
For the third season, we can (obviously) expect the return of all the cast members. Season 3 will feature the return of
- Geralt (Henry Cavill),
- Ciri (Freya Allan),
- Yennefer (Anya Chalotra).
- Liam Hemsworth
- Jaskier (Joey Batey),
- Fringilla (Mimi Ndiweni),
- Cahir (Eamon Farren),
- Francesca (Mecia Simson),
- Filavandrel (Tom Canton),
- Triss (Anna Shaffer),
- Tissaia (MyAnna Buring),
- Dara (Wilson Mbomio),
- Istredd (Royce Pierreson),
- Vilgefortz (Mahesh Jadu), and
- Stregobor (Lars Mikkelsen).
“I’m so excited for viewers,” showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich told us of the recasting. “I think that it’s just a new chapter for us. And I think new chapters bring new energy and that people will find things to love. So yeah, personally, I’m really excited.” As for why Cavill stepped away, nothing has been revealed, but a report has claimed that he was looking to leave after season 2 over not “seeing eye to eye” with the producers.
But, Cavill will go out with a bang. “Henry has given so much to the show and so we want to honor that appropriately,” Hissrich told Entertainment Weekly (opens in new tab). She added: “Geralt’s big turn is about giving up neutrality and doing anything that he has to do to get to Ciri. And to me, it’s the most heroic sendoff that we could have, even though it wasn’t written to be that. Geralt has a new mission in mind when we come back to him in season 4. He’s a slightly different Geralt than we expected. Now, by the way, that’s an understatement.”
Are there any new actors joining in?
Oh yes. Meng’er Zhang from Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings will be playing the fan favorite character from the books: archer Milva.
Robbie Amell from The Flash and a million other things is playing Gallatin, leader of the Scoia’tael army. Hugh Skinner plays Prince Radovid, playboy younger brother of Redania’s King Vizimir, who proves to be a brilliant political player, will also be returning.
How many episodes could there be?
Like the previous seasons, the third season may also comprise 8 episodes. However, we do not have an official confirmation yet.
Where to watch The Witcher?
You may watch the series The Witcher on Netflix.
Will there be a season 4 of The Witcher?
No updates about The Witcher season 4 at the moment!
