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The Witcher is a Polish-American fantasy drama streaming television series created by Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, based on the book series of the same name by Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski.
Set on a fictional, medieval-inspired landmass known as “the Continent”, The Witcher explores the legend of Geralt of Rivia and princess Ciri, who are linked to each other by destiny. It stars Henry Cavill, Freya Allan, and Anya Chalotra.
The first season consisted of eight episodes and was released on Netflix in its entirety on December 20, 2019. It is based on The Last Wish and Sword of Destiny, which are collections of short stories that precede the main Witcher saga. Before the first season had been released, Netflix announced a second eight-episode season to be released in late 2021.
The Witcher Release Date:
It was announced that the season one would premiere in late, 2021 on Netflix.
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The Witcher Cast:
Main
Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia, a magically enhanced monster-hunter known as a “witcher”. Cintran princess Ciri is his destiny.
Freya Allan as Cirilla “Ciri”, the crown princess of Cintra, granddaughter of Queen Calanthe and daughter of Pavetta, who possesses magical powers. She is linked to Geralt by destiny before her birth.
Eamon Farren as Cahir Mawr Dyffryn aep Ceallach, a Nilfgaardian army commander who leads the invasion of Cintra and the hunt for Cirilla.
Anya Chalotra as Yennefer of Vengerberg, a quarter-elf sorceress with a former hunchbacked appearance.
Joey Batey as Jaskier, a travelling bard who befriends Geralt and accompanies him on his path.
MyAnna Buring as Tissaia de Vries, mentor to Yennefer and the Rectoress of Aretuza, a training academy for female mages.
Royce Pierreson as Istredd, an adept sorcerer and historian who befriends Yennefer at Aretuza.
Mimi Ndiweni as Fringilla Vigo, a sorceress who trained alongside Yennefer. She eventually leads the Nilfgaardian invasion alongside Cahir.
Wilson Radjou-Pujalte as Dara, a refugee elf boy whom Cirilla befriends after the Slaughter of Cintra.
Anna Shaffer as Triss Merigold, a sorceress, the court mage of Temeria and advisor to King Foltest.
Mahesh Jadu as Vilgefortz of Roggeveen, a charismatic sorcerer who rallies the northern mages to halt the invading Nilfgaardian army in Sodden.
Recurring
Jodhi May as Queen Calanthe, ruler of the Kingdom of Cintra and grandmother of Princess Cirilla.
Adam Levy as Mousesack, the court druid of Cintra and advisor to Queen Calanthe.
Björn Hlynur Haraldsson as King Eist Tuirseach, husband to Queen Calanthe and step-grandfather of Cirilla.
Lars Mikkelsen as Stregobor, resident mage in the town of Blaviken and the Rector of Ban Ard, the academy for male mages.
Therica Wilson-Read as Sabrina Glevissig, a sorceress who trained alongside Yennefer.
Terence Maynard as Artorius Vigo, court mage from Toussaint and uncle of Fringilla.
Judit Fekete as Vanielle of Brugge, a sorceress and one of the mages who fought during the Battle of Sodden Hill.
Gianni Calchetti as Lord Hern, Geralt of Rivia’s court.
Notable guests
Emma Appleton as Renfri of Creyden, a princess-turned-bandit who leads a gang of brigands and has a bloody grudge against Stregobor.
Mia McKenna-Bruce as Marilka, daughter of Blaviken’s alderman.
Tobi Bamtefa as Sir Danek, a Cintran commander of Calanthe’s royal guard.
Maciej Musiał as Sir Lazlo, a Cintran knight charged with protecting Cirilla.
Tom Canton as Filavandrel, the last king of the Elves.
Natasha Culzac as Toruviel, an elven warrior serving Filavandrel.
Amit Shah as Torque, a sylvan (“horned devil”) who works for Filavandrel.
Shaun Dooley as King Foltest, the king of Temeria, whose incestuous relationship with his sister created a daughter.
Julian Rhind-Tutt as Giltine, the enchanter of Aretuza who brings adepts into their perfect physical forms after they graduate.
Gaia Mondadori as Princess Pavetta, the daughter of Queen Calanthe and mother of Ciri.
Bart Edwards as Urcheon of Erlenwald/Duny, Pavetta’s lover, afflicted by a curse that transforms him into a hedgehog man until midnight.
Josette Simon as Eithne, the Queen of the Dryads of Brokilon Forest.
Nóra Trokán as the Dryad General.
Marcin Czarnik as Ronin Mage, an assassin sent to murder Queen Kalis and her baby daughter.
Lucas Englander as Chireadan, a healer elf from the Redanian city of Rinde.
Jordan Renzo as Eyck of Denesle, a virtuous knight.
Ron Cook as Borch Three Jackdaws, a man who is actually the golden dragon Villentretenmerth.
Ella-Rae Smith as Fola, a young sorceress in Aretuza.
Francis Magee as Yurga, a travelling merchant in Sodden, rescued from monsters by Geralt.
Anna-Louise Plowman as Zola, Yurga’s wife who offers Cirilla sanctuary in her rural home in Sodden.
Frida Gustavsson as Ma/Visenna, mother of Geralt of Rivia.
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