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One ofThe Witcherstars just shared a positive update about the show. However, they asked fans to be patient with them.
The Witcheris a fantasy drama TV series on Netflix based onAndrzej Sapkowski’s book series of the same name. The show has received mixed reviews, mostly positive, that’s why many are looking forward to the next season. It has been nearly two years sinceThe WitcherSeason 3 was released and fans are still waiting for the next one. One of the stars who just joined the show gave an update about the series.
Laurence Fishburne is one of the new faces inThe WitcherSeason 4.He was cast to play Regis, a fan-favorite character introduced in the third book “Baptism of Fire.” He is a higher vampire who is incredibly powerful, intelligent, and indestructible. He is skilled in medicine and anatomy and can blend into human society without needing to feed on blood to survive. He recently spoke with Collider to promote his new filmThe Amateurwith co-star Rami Malek and he was asked aboutThe Witcher.He gave a positive update about the beloved show, saying they were working on Season 5. However, he asked fans to be “patient” with them. Fishburne said:
[Regarding] The Witcher, folks are going to have to just be patient with us. We’re starting Season 5 now. I will start when I leave here today. I go and I start filming.
Fishburne’s casting forThe WitcherSeason 4 made headlines in January. Netflix kept the nature of his character covert by simply describing Regis as “a world-wise Barber-surgeon with a mysterious past who joins Geralt on his journey in season 4.” However, those who read Sapkowski’s books and know about Regis love the character. Fishburne was ecstatic to be part of the show. According to him, he was “very excited to be joining the cast and look forward to exploring the wondrous world ofThe Witcher.” Fishburne confirms his return toThe WitcherSeason 5, so fans will see more of him after the fourth season. The actor also expressed his interest in reprising his role asthe Bowery King inJohn Wick 5after the fifth movie was confirmed. Fishburne is a great actor, so seeing him inJohn Wick 5andThe WitcherSeason 5 will be a delight.
Fishburne’s addition inThe WitcherSeason 4 is among the things fans are looking forward to. Aside from portraying a beloved character, Fishburne is a great actor. Also, there’s a mixed opinion about the upcoming season because Season 4 will featureLiam Hemsworthas the new Geralt of Rivia following Henry Cavill’s departure from the show. Some fans are skeptical about Hemsworth taking over the lead role because of their attachment to Cavill’s portrayal. However,theMan of Steelstarexpressed support for Hemsworth and even endorsed him publicly when he announced his exit from the series on Instagram. Meanwhile, fantasy authorBrandon Sanderson, who pennedThe Final Empire, The Way of Kings, Warbreaker, Yumi and the Nightmare Painter, and Words of Radiance,claimed that Netflix made a mistake by not listening to Cavill. Sanderson described the formerThe Witcherstar as a “visionary.” However, the production allegedly didn’t listen to him. Cavill left the show after three seasons due to its demanding schedule. However, there were rumors that he had a different vision for his character and did not align with the show’s direction.
