Fans of Netflix’s The Witcher TV series were surprised earlier this fall when the show was renewed for Season 4, but star Henry Cavill putting down the sword of Geralt of Rivia with Liam Hemsworth would be brought on and assume the role.
In the days that followed, The Witcher’s fanbase expressed their shock and dismay that Cavill was walking away from one of his dream roles. They even organized a Change.org petition that has over 275,000 signatures, calling on Netflix to try and persuade Cavill to stay. Cavill’s mind had been made up, however.
“My journey as Geralt of Rivia has been filled with both monsters and adventures, and alas, I will be laying down my medallion and my swords for Season 4,” Cavill said in a statement at the time. “In my stead, the fantastic Mr. Liam Hemsworth will be taking up the mantle of the White Wolf.”