The Witcher: New reports claim Henry Cavill was looking to exit the series as early as season 2
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Henry Cavill’s sudden departure from The Witcher might have been in the works since season two, a report claims. News of the sudden casting shakeup has shocked fans and caused many to question why Cavill would leave the much-loved series, which has a huge fanbase and routinely performs well for the streaming giant. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free open image in gallery “The tricky bit for me was finding Geralt from the books’ place within that and being able to serve both as much as I could.” The show was eventually confirmed for season three in September 2021. open image in gallery Liam Hemsworth and Henry Cavill in ‘The Witcher’ Many people suggested that his return to the DCEU had something to do with his exit from The Witcher.