The Witcher (TV series)

The Witcher is a TV series exclusive to Netflix, based on the Witcher series by Andrzej Sapkowski, who serves as a creative consultant on the show. It was announced on May 17, 2017, and its first season was released on December 20, 2019.
==Production==
In December 2017, it was announced that Lauren Schmidt Hissrich will be the series' showrunner.Lauren Schmidt Hissrich to Adapt 'The Witcher' for Netflix In January 2018, Lauren Hissrich tweeted that the script for the pilot episode was finished.
The first season was filmed in Hungary, Austria, Poland, and the Canary Islands. Principal photography began on October 31, 2018 and wrapped in May 2019.
In Hungary, many scenes were filmed at Malfilm Studios and Origo Studios near Budapest including the town of Blaviken as well as interior scenes in Cintra and Aretuza. Fort Monstor in Komárom was used for exterior scenes depicting the Slaughter of Cintra.
Filming occurred at Tata Castle to represent a part of Rinde from The Last Wish. Additional filming locations in Hungary include Szelim Cave, Jaki Chapel, Kiscelli Museum, Skazen Village Museum, and Tarnok Quarry.
The exteriors of Kreuzenstein Castle near Leobendorf, Austria were used to represent the abandoned castle Vizima in Temeria. The Battle of Sodden Hill was filmed at Ogrodzienic Castle in Poland and Egri vár másolata in Hungary. For the Canary Islands, scenes were shot on Gran Canaria, La Palma, and La Gomera.
In November 2019, before the first season even premiered, it was announced the show was already renewed for a second season and would begin production in London in early 2020, with a planned debut in 2021.'The Witcher' Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix Ahead of Series Premiere
On August 26, 2020, Netflix released a 32 minute documentary, Making The Witcher, that gave behind-the-scenes insight into how the first season was made.Making The Witcher - Netflix
On April 2, 2021, principal photography for the second season was wrapped up.
It was announced during WitcherCon that Season 2 would be released on December 17, 2021.
On October 29, 2022, Henry Cavill announced he was stepping down from his role as Geralt and that Liam Hemsworth would take over the role starting in season 4.Henry Cavill: Some news to share...
On April 25, 2023, a teaser of season 3 was released, and announced that the season would be released in two volumes. The first would be released on June 29 while the second on July 27.The Witcher: Season 3 | Official Teaser | Netflix
==Main cast==
*Henry Cavill (seasons 1-3); Liam Hemsworth (season 4) as Geralt of Rivia (16 Episodes)
*Anya Chalotra as Yennefer (15 Episodes)
*Freya Allan as Ciri (16 Episodes)
*Joey Batey as Jaskier (8 Episodes)
*MyAnna Buring as Tissaia de Vries (10 Episodes)
*Royce Pierreson as Istredd (8 Episodes)
*Anna Shaffer as Triss Merigold (9 Episodes)
*Wilson Mbomio as Dara (10 Episodes)
*Mahesh Jadu as Vilgefortz (5 Episodes)
*Mimi Ndiweni as Fringilla Vigo (14 Episodes)
*Eamon Farren as Cahir (13 Episodes)
*Bart Edwards as Emhyr var Emreis (6 Episodes)
==Guest cast==
===Season 1===
===Season 2===
===Season 3===
===Season 4===
These are the so far announced names to appear in Season Four and is subject to change.
==Episodes==
===Season 1===
Episode	Title 	Release Date 	Source Stories
1 	The End's Beginning 	December 20, 2019	"The Lesser Evil"
2 	Four Marks 	December 20, 2019	"The Edge of the World"
3 	Betrayer Moon 	December 20, 2019	"The Witcher"
4 	Of Banquets, Bastards and Burials	December 20, 2019	"A Question of Price"
5 	Bottled Appetites 	December 20, 2019	"The Last Wish"
6 	Rare Species 	December 20, 2019	"The Bounds of Reason"
7 	Before a Fall 	December 20, 2019	Cintra retrospection in "Something More"
8 	Much More 	December 20, 2019	"Something More"
===Season 2===
Episode	Title 	Release Date 	Source Stories
1 	A Grain of Truth 	December 17, 2021	"A Grain of Truth"
2 	Kaer Morhen 	December 17, 2021	
3 	What Is Lost 	December 17, 2021	
4 	Redanian Intelligence	December 17, 2021	
5 	Turn Your Back 	December 17, 2021	
6 	Dear Friend... 	December 17, 2021	
7 	Voleth Meir 	December 17, 2021	
8 	Family 	December 17, 2021	
===Season 3===
Episode	Title 	Release Date 	Source Stories
1 	Shaerrawedd 	June 29, 2023	
2 	Unbound 	June 29, 2023	
3 	Reunion 	June 29, 2023	
4 	The Invitation 	June 29, 2023	
5 	The Art of the Illusion 	June 29, 2023	
6 	Everybody Has a Plan 'til They Get Punched in the Face	July 27, 2023	
7 	Out of the Fire, Into the Frying Pan 	July 27, 2023	
8 	The Cost of Chaos 	July 27, 2023	
== Videos ==
===Season 1===
The Witcher Official Teaser Netflix|Teaser Trailer
The Witcher TV Series Main Trailer|Main Trailer
The Witcher Trailer Breakdown Netflix|Lauren Hissrich and Tomasz Bagiński discussing the trailer
THE WITCHER FINAL TRAILER NETFLIX
The World of The Witcher with Henry Cavill, Anya Chalotra and Freya Allan Netflix
Making The Witcher Official Trailer Netflix
===Season 2===
The Witcher- Season 2 Teaser Trailer - Netflix
Road to Season 2 Trailer - The Witcher
The Witcher Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
===Season 3===
The Witcher- Season 3 - Official Teaser - Netflix
The Witcher- Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
==Gallery==
File:Netflix Geralt face.jpg|Geralt of Rivia
File:Netflix Ciri face.jpg|Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon
File:Netflix Yennefer face.jpg|Yennefer of Vengerberg
File:Netflix Geralt full.jpg|Geralt of Rivia
Netflix Geralt full2.jpg|Geralt of Rivia
File:Netflix Ciri full.jpg|Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon
File:Netflix Yennefer full.jpg|Yennefer of Vengerberg
File:Netflix Roach full.jpg|Roach
File:The witcher netflix logo symbols.jpg
File:Netflix symbol Geralt.jpg|Symbol Geralt
File:Netflix symbol Ciri.jpg|Symbol Ciri
File:Netflix symbol Yennefer.jpg|Symbol Yennefer 
The Witcher Netflix key art S2.jpg|Season 2 Ket Art
File:Netflix TW S2 Geralt.jpg|Geralt in Season 2
File:Netflix TW S2 Geralt back.jpg|Geralt in Season 2
File:Netflix TW S2 Ciri.jpg|Ciri in Season 2
File:Netflix TW S2 Ciri Sword.jpg|Ciri's sword in Season 2
File:Netflix TW S2 Yen.jpg|Yennefer in Season 2
File:Netflix TW S2 Yen hands.jpg|Yennefer's bound hands in Season 2
Netflix TW S2 Jaskier Singing.jpg|Jaskier performing
Netflix TW S2 Ciri Training.jpg|Ciri training
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