Liam Hemsworth Welcomed with Open Arms as New Geralt in The Witcher

In a major shakeup for The Witcher, Liam Hemsworth has replaced Henry Cavill as the lead role of Geralt for the show's upcoming fourth season. While this casting change has generated significant buzz, the on-set experience has been described as very positive.

Joey Batey, who plays the bard Jaskier and Geralt's closest friend, has provided insight into how Hemsworth was welcomed by the cast. Batey revealed that the Hunger Games actor was embraced with open arms, with the cast taking him to the pub on his first day. This warm reception seems to have paid off, as Batey praised Hemsworth's performance, noting his "animalistic nature" and "wryness" that he brought to the iconic character.

Hemsworth himself has expressed feeling like a "kid on the first day of school" when he first donned Geralt's costume. However, his co-stars clearly believe he has stepped into the role seamlessly, with Batey describing him as a natural fit for the Witcher world. The two actors even developed a close rapport on set, often getting each other laughing with their "mischievous" behavior.