Since its debut, The Witcher has secured its place among Netflix’s most talked-about fantasy epics, weaving magic, monsters, and complex characters in a world where nothing is black and white. Each season has expanded its mythology, pulling viewers deeper into chaos and destiny-driven tales. Audiences have followed every twist, from fierce battles to haunting betrayals, with growing anticipation for what comes next. Yet, uncertainty about the saga’s future persists with whispers of the streaming giant canceling The Witcher season 4.

The Witcher season 4, significant for more than one reason, is drawing attention for not a very good reason right ahead of its premiere. But how true are the said unfavorable arguments?

The buzz about The Witcher season 4 being cancelled stems from a Facebook post made by True DC Focus on Saturday, October 11. The post suggested that Netflix was forced to cancel not only the upcoming season of the show but the entire project after the trailer for its latest installment received negative reviews courtesy of Henry Cavill’s absence as Geralt of Rivia and Liam Hemsworth stepping into the role. The claim, however, is false in every sense, and The Witcher season 4 is set to move ahead as planned.

The Witcher season 4, with Liam Hemsworth as the titular character, will premiere on Netflix on October 30. All eight episodes of the installment will arrive at once, allowing viewers to binge-watch it in one go. Notably, the rumor of The Witcher 4 reported by True DC Focus’s Facebook post seems to have sparked from a personal pitting of Henry Cavill against Hemsworth by fans, perhaps due to the longstanding rumor of Cavill being forced to exit the Witcher universe. That speculation, however, was recently clarified.

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In a recent interview, The Witcher showrunner offered a behind-the-scenes look at how the series transitioned from Henry Cavill to Liam Hemsworth.

According to showrunner Lauren Hissrich, Henry Cavill was hesitant to return as Geralt in The Witcher season 4. In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Hissrich explained that Cavill had other projects he was passionate about and wanted to focus on. She added that the team fully respected his decision, emphasizing that it is essential not to push an actor into a role they no longer feel completely devoted to.

Ultimately, as the show moves forward with Liam Hemsworth donning Geralt’s armor, The Witcher stands at the edge of a new chapter, one built on evolution rather than replacement. Hissrich’s comments make it clear that Cavill’s departure was a matter of choice, not controversy, and his future remains just as bright, with multiple film and gaming projects lined up. For Netflix and fans alike, the saga continues, different, perhaps, but still driven by the same destiny that started it all.

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