Liam Hemsworth’s first trailer arrives, and fans are surprisingly optimistic.
Henry Cavill’s departure from The Witcher was one of the biggest casting shake-ups in Netflix’s universe. With his sword, stoic yet profound gaze, and occasionally profane silent heroism, Cavill had made Geralt an iconic figure. The injuries he endured during the action scenes of the first three seasons were proof of his physical commitment to the role. Continuing the series without him was a bold move. But it seems Netflix took the risk—and Liam Hemsworth’s trailer performance has garnered a far more positive response from fans than expected. Following the trailer’s release, Reddit and X (Twitter) users began praising Hemsworth’s energy in the fight choreography. One user wrote, “There’s a wilder vibe to the fight scenes—in a good way.”
This sentiment captures the community’s overall mood: Hemsworth isn’t trying to mimic Cavill; he’s crafting his own Geralt.
When Cavill’s exit was first announced, many fans turned away from the show. But the Season 4 trailer has shifted the tide.
The new Geralt retains the familiar cool charisma while leaning into a more instinctive and rugged edge. This shift could bring fresh momentum to the series’ tone. A Reddit user shared, “I’m so excited to see Ciri and Geralt together; Liam fits the role physically so well.” Some remain cautious, with comments like, “Cavill owned this role, but Hemsworth deserves a chance.” This reflects a maturing Witcher community—less focused on who makes the better Geralt and more on the story’s ability to endure. Set to premiere on October 30, 2025, Season 4 marks a new era for the series. Much like the Duffer Brothers’ Stranger Things or Amazon’s Rings of Power, the challenge here is to “persist while being reborn.” Whether Hemsworth can find his own voice without being overshadowed by Cavill will become clear when the full season drops. For now, the trailer sends a clear message: Hemsworth is ready to carry this world.
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Henry Cavill’s Geralt is now a benchmark in viewers’ minds. But for the series to continue, it’s less about Geralt himself and more about breathing new life into The Witcher’s world. Liam Hemsworth’s take seems capable of keeping that world alive for a while longer. The trailer whispers it: a wilder, darker, and perhaps more human Geralt is coming.
Release Date: October 30, 2025
Platform: Netflix
New Geralt: Liam Hemsworth
