Years after Henry Cavill read lines from The Witcher books

After Henry Cavill, Joey Batey, Anya Chalotra and Freya Allan Keep the Tradition at ‘The Witcher’ as They Do This Major Activity for Fans

With The Witcher [https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/the-witcher/]blessing us
with season three, the cast is excited as ever to be back. This will also be the
season that viewers see Henry Cavill
[https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/henry-cavill/] play the lead one last time before
his big exit. The intense mixed feelings amongst fans cannot be denied, but the
team is trying its best to keep up the spirits. This includes everything from
discussing the show to playing games, and even reading excerpts from the
original book.

Way before the show came, the book series of the same name by Polish novelist
Andrzej Sapkowski garnered a fan base. Netflix then adapted the series to make
its own show through the lens of Lauren Schmidt Hissrich. Cavill was always a
fan of the novels and now the other cast members have hopped on the train too.


HOW JOEY BATEY, FREYA ALLEN, AND ANYA CHALOTRA WALKED IN HENRY CAVILL’S SHOES BY
READING LINES FROM THE WITCHER

Every season of The Witcher is based on the Polish novel series, with the third
one being picked from The Witcher: Time of Contempt. With Netflix keeping fans
on their toes, a fun clip showed the three key cast members reading lines from
the book in continuation in their strong accents.

> Joey Batey, Anya Chalotra and Freya Allan read an excerpt from The Witcher:
> Time Of Contempt. pic.twitter.com/XOiOScuagW [https://t.co/XOiOScuagW]
> 
> — Netflix (@netflix) July 8, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/netflix/status/1677754577066553344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



When the series was new on the OTT platform, Cavill read it to his fans, melting
hearts with his style. Admirers were left wanting more from the former Superman,
even wanting him to make an audio series out of it. Then again, he is an actor
who corrected people on the sets, considering his love for The Witcher books and
games.

ALSO READ: Anya Chalotra Shines Light on How Freya Allan’s Ciri Gives Yennefer
and Geralt the Opportunity to Build a Chemistry
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-anya-chalotra-shines-light-on-how-freya-allans-ciri-gives-yennefer-and-geralt-the-opportunity-to-build-a-chemistry/]

It seems like Henry Cavill started the tradition and, post his exit, his
co-stars are following his legacy. The sweet gesture by The Witcher star cast
melted the hearts of social media users.


FANS SHOW LOVE OVER THE WITCHER CAST’S READING SKILLS

Seeing the actors read in their The Witcher style has surely generated some
admiration from fans. One fan wrote how much they love the cast members, while
others want Chalotra to release an audio series of the book. 

> Where are the audiobooks narrated by them? 👀
> 
> — Eru || What you hear is not silence (@Eru_theWild) July 8, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/Eru_theWild/status/1677755552024100864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> Help I love them 😭
> 
> — kate 🌻🐺 no 1 Geradskier stan 👑🎶🗡️ (@JaskierOfRivia) July 8, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/JaskierOfRivia/status/1677804934178435072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> i need anya chalotra to narrate all the witcher audiobooks
> 
> — yennefer of vengerberg enthusiast (@falkasfury) July 8, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/falkasfury/status/1677756177482915840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Then again, there are those who still want and nag over the series, not sticking
to this wonderful book source. It is also speculated to be the reason why Cavill
left the show.
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-henry-cavill-struggled-with-finding-his-characters-place-in-lauren-schmidt-hissrichs-version-of-the-witcher-and-we-missed-the-clues/]

> Yennefer 🤍
> 
> — TAMAM I GUESS (@NadiaKNM1) July 8, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/NadiaKNM1/status/1677791141058560000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> the superior book https://t.co/TzmY0rh2a0 [https://t.co/TzmY0rh2a0]
> 
> — eleanor (@dazeornights) July 8, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/dazeornights/status/1677756585160982528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



The third season will have a second part released soon, but the challenge lies
with these characters to make the show a success after that.

> Oh! You remembered that there is a source material!
> 
> — xFrixor 🇺🇦 (@xFrixor) July 8, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/xFrixor/status/1677757179460296705?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> I’m not watching season 4 bring him back or leave it be
> 
> — Simon Ruddle (@SimonRuddle) July 9, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/SimonRuddle/status/1677895001194262528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Amidst protests by viewers for not sticking to the source material and losing
Cavill, perhaps these fun videos prove to help create hope for the next season.

ALSO READ: A Fan Favorite Theory About How ‘The Witcher’ Will Replace Henry
Cavill With Liam Hemsworth Just Got Debunked
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-a-fan-favorite-theory-about-how-the-witcher-will-replace-henry-cavill-with-liam-hemsworth-just-got-debunked/]

What are your thoughts on The Witcher cast members reading the books? Share them
in the comments.

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With <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/the-witcher/">The Witcher </a>blessing us with season three, the cast is excited as ever to be back. This will also be the season that viewers see <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/henry-cavill/">Henry Cavill</a> play the lead one last time before his big exit. The intense mixed feelings amongst fans cannot be denied, but the team is trying its best to keep up the spirits. This includes everything from discussing the show to playing games, and even reading excerpts from the original book.
Way before the show came, the book series of the same name by Polish novelist Andrzej Sapkowski garnered a fan base. Netflix then adapted the series to make its own show through the lens of Lauren Schmidt Hissrich. Cavill was always a fan of the novels and now the other cast members have hopped on the train too.
<h2>How Joey Batey, Freya Allen, and Anya Chalotra walked in Henry Cavill&#8217;s shoes by reading lines from The Witcher</h2>
Every season of The Witcher is based on the Polish novel series, with the third one being picked from The Witcher: Time of Contempt. With Netflix keeping fans on their toes, a fun clip showed the three key cast members reading lines from the book in continuation in their strong accents.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Joey Batey, Anya Chalotra and Freya Allan read an excerpt from The Witcher: Time Of Contempt. <a href="https://t.co/XOiOScuagW">pic.twitter.com/XOiOScuagW</a>
&mdash; Netflix (@netflix) <a href="https://twitter.com/netflix/status/1677754577066553344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
When the series was new on the OTT platform, Cavill read it to his fans, melting hearts with his style. Admirers were left wanting more from the former Superman, even wanting him to make an audio series out of it. Then again, he is an actor who corrected people on the sets, considering his love for The Witcher books and games.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-anya-chalotra-shines-light-on-how-freya-allans-ciri-gives-yennefer-and-geralt-the-opportunity-to-build-a-chemistry/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anya Chalotra Shines Light on How Freya Allan’s Ciri Gives Yennefer and Geralt the Opportunity to Build a Chemistry</a>
It seems like Henry Cavill started the tradition and, post his exit, his co-stars are following his legacy. The sweet gesture by The Witcher star cast melted the hearts of social media users.
<h2>Fans show love over The Witcher cast&#8217;s reading skills</h2>
Seeing the actors read in their The Witcher style has surely generated some admiration from fans. One fan wrote how much they love the cast members, while others want Chalotra to release an audio series of the book. 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Where are the audiobooks narrated by them? 👀
&mdash; Eru || What you hear is not silence (@Eru_theWild) <a href="https://twitter.com/Eru_theWild/status/1677755552024100864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Help I love them 😭
&mdash; kate 🌻🐺 no 1 Geradskier stan 👑🎶🗡️ (@JaskierOfRivia) <a href="https://twitter.com/JaskierOfRivia/status/1677804934178435072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
i need anya chalotra to narrate all the witcher audiobooks
&mdash; yennefer of vengerberg enthusiast (@falkasfury) <a href="https://twitter.com/falkasfury/status/1677756177482915840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Then again, there are those who still want and nag over the series, not sticking to this wonderful book source. It is also speculated to be the reason<a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-henry-cavill-struggled-with-finding-his-characters-place-in-lauren-schmidt-hissrichs-version-of-the-witcher-and-we-missed-the-clues/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> why Cavill left the show.</a>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Yennefer 🤍
&mdash; TAMAM I GUESS (@NadiaKNM1) <a href="https://twitter.com/NadiaKNM1/status/1677791141058560000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
the superior book <a href="https://t.co/TzmY0rh2a0">https://t.co/TzmY0rh2a0</a>
&mdash; eleanor (@dazeornights) <a href="https://twitter.com/dazeornights/status/1677756585160982528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
The third season will have a second part released soon, but the challenge lies with these characters to make the show a success after that.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Oh! You remembered that there is a source material!
&mdash; xFrixor 🇺🇦 (@xFrixor) <a href="https://twitter.com/xFrixor/status/1677757179460296705?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
I’m not watching season 4 bring him back or leave it be
&mdash; Simon Ruddle (@SimonRuddle) <a href="https://twitter.com/SimonRuddle/status/1677895001194262528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 9, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Amidst protests by viewers for not sticking to the source material and losing Cavill, perhaps these fun videos prove to help create hope for the next season.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-a-fan-favorite-theory-about-how-the-witcher-will-replace-henry-cavill-with-liam-hemsworth-just-got-debunked/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A Fan Favorite Theory About How ‘The Witcher’ Will Replace Henry Cavill With Liam Hemsworth Just Got Debunked</a>
What are your thoughts on The Witcher cast members reading the books? Share them in the comments.

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