Netflix has officially renewed The Witcher for a fourth season ahead of season 3's premiere, via TUDUM, but with the renewal comes a major change. For the first two seasons, along with the upcoming third season, Henry Cavill has starred in one of the lead roles as Geralt of Rivia. On Saturday, Cavill announced that he would be leaving the show after season 3 with actor Liam Hemsworth coming in to replace him as Geralt for season 4. Hemsworth joined Cavill in sharing the news and expressing his excitement over joining the hit Netflix series.

"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," Cavill stated on Instagram. "In my stead, the fantastic Mr. Liam Hemsworth will be taking up the mantle of the White Wolf. As with the greatest of literary characters, I pass the torch with reverence for the time spent embodying Geralt and enthusiasm to see Liam's take on this most fascinating and nuanced of men. Liam, good sir, this character has such a wonderful depth to him, enjoy diving in and seeing what you can find."

In his own statement, Hemsworth adds, "As a Witcher fan I’m over the moon about the opportunity to play Geralt of Rivia. Henry Cavill has been an incredible Geralt, and I’m honoured that he’s handing me the reins and allowing me to take up the White Wolf’s blades for the next chapter of his adventure. Henry, I’ve been a fan of yours for years and was inspired by what you brought to this beloved character. I may have some big boots to fill, but I’m truly excited to be stepping into The Witcher world."

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Henry Cavill Will Exit The Witcher After Superman's Return

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Perhaps Henry Cavill's exit has something to do with a recent return to the role of Superman. Cavill announced his return to his Man of Steel role in another post on social media, and it has been teased that there will be much more to come from his Superman in the DC Universe. That news comes with the announcement that James Gunn and Peter Safran are taking control of DC Films projects, and maybe the recent return of Superman in the DCU is just the tip of the iceberg of all that's to come from Cavill as Superman in the years to come.

Meanwhile, Hemsworth was previously a part of a major franchise as a star of the Hunger Games movie series. More recently, he starred in the Roku series Most Dangerous Game and appeared in films like Independence Day: Resurgence, The Duel, and Arkansas. He will also be featured in the upcoming film Poker Face which arrives on Nov. 16, 2022.

The Witcher season 3 is expected to arrive in Summer 2023.