Official The Witcher Thread (R.I.P. - fukk Superman)

[Norrin Radd]

Casting for The Witcher Netflix Series Has Officially Begun

Now that the pilot episode script is completely drafted up and ready to go, it's time to start getting serious about the upcoming Neflix series based off of the novels that inspired CD Projekt RED's The Witcher. With the author of the books, Andrzej Sapkowski, on board as creative, and the show's writer Lauren S. Hissrich doling out new information regarding the show - including revealing that it's further along than we initially thought!

Hissrich took to her Twitter account to pretty much go all out on the latest inside look into the new series based on our beloved Geralt of Rivia. "Let's talk casting. Yes, I said the magic word! Casting is starting soon, and no, I can't tell you who our top picks are so don't ask. But. There is something very important you need to know," she starts out in what became quite the lengthy expose!

Here's a recap of all of the new information we learned from the showrunner herself:

"Normally, when casting a show, the casting director pulls character-specific scenes from the pilot script for actors' auditions. However, because we're casting internationally (which means lots of emails and self-tapes) and because we know by now the internet keeps no secrets," she began, "the writing staff has instead created entirely new scenes for our main characters. These are written to illustrate the precise tone, vibe, depth, and emotional resonance we need from Geralt and friends... but voila! They are spoiler-free, for us and for you."

She continued, "Which means if you start seeing Witcher scenes floating around the internet in the coming weeks -- yes, they're probably real! But no, they won't give anything away as to the stories we're telling, or the ways we're telling them. You're safe. For now. And hells yes, his name is Jaskier."

Not going to lie, this is pretty exciting. Hissrich has done nothing to tamper down her excitement for the project and it really does seem like it's in the perfect hands. She's passionate, knowledgeable, and willing to listen to both the creator and the fans themselves. Hopefully that enthusiasm carries over and we can explore some of our favourite characters in an all new way!

 

[Luke Cage]

i bet the casting has in it like the books and the games.

For some reason white people think is fine to have fictional races like elves and halflings but having black people kills the immersion. Then have the nerve to make plot related racial problems between all the white elves and white humans.

 

[Kingshango]

Superman is Geralt of Rivia.

 

[Norrin Radd]

The Witcher: Henry Cavill Cast As Geralt In New Netflix Series

 

[ORDER_66]

Superman is Geralt of Rivia.

Damn henry cavil stay working....

 

[Cuban Pete]

Superman is Geralt of Rivia.

Im with it even tho this was Mads Mikkelsens role. Hopefully we can get him in some other capacity, him as Emhyr

Cant wait to see the other characters and if they will adapt the games, the novels or go a new route

 

[duncanthetall]

Yessssssssssssssss

 

[ORDER_66]

 

[Luke Cage]

That'll work, but whats really going to make or break the series is who they cast in the key supporting roles.

Specifically the actor they get for Dandelion is a make or break part for the series. He has to be annoying, but also endearing to the audience.
You go to far in one direction and it's cringe worthy, too far in the other and Geralt will just look like douche being mean to him.

Also, they need to handle the dwarfs properly. So far, all i've seen is lord of the rings do them in a way i like.

 

[Made Man]

Interesting. Supposedly he is a big fan of the books and game so he might make a decent Geralt.

 

[Luke Cage]

This is my choice for Dandelion

White dude from the second season of the wire.

 

[jay211]

Cavil is an inspired choice. If he performs like he did in The Tudors, this show could be special.

 

[Norrin Radd]

I know he’s a gamer too so he’s more than likely to take this more serious than non-fan.

 

[Regular_P]

They cast Ciri and Yen.

Yen looks too young, but I guess we'll see after she's in costume/makeup.

 

[head shots101]

I still need to beat Witcher 3