As Netflix’s behemoth fantasy saga, The Witcher, prepares to roll cameras for its highly anticipated fourth season, the political storms and existential threats swirling around Geralt of Rivia’s found family are reaching a fever pitch. With the Continent in disarray and the powerful princess Ciri now isolated and presumed dead by many, the stage is set for a new breed of savage antagonists, including Leo Bonhart, to hunt the girl!

But who is this unrestrained villain set to attack Ciri in The Witcher Season 4, and how will his presence define her harrowing journey?

The casting of Sharlto Copley as the notorious bounty hunter Leo Bonhart promises an unnervingly brutal presence in Season 4 of The Witcher. This character will likely be introduced first in The Rats prequel, establishing him as a ruthless killer before he targets Ciri. Driven by multiple contracts, hired by the Baron of Casadei to capture her alive and by Stefan Skellen to kill her, Bonhart’s twisted ambition led him to neither completely fulfil his obligations nor simply terminate his quarry.

His introduction immediately escalates the peril surrounding Ciri, highlighting the depths of her isolation as she falls into the hands of one of the Continent’s most monstrous figures. Bonhart is directly responsible for the massacre of the Rats, the youthful bandit group Ciri temporarily joined, beheading them after their demise. He then subjected Ciri to a period of cruel imprisonment, involving physical abuse and drugging her with the stimulant.

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Emperor Emhyr’s inner circle expands, bringing in new players who will shape Nilfgaard’s strategy and Ciri’s pursuit.

Season 4 of The Witcher will see the introduction of other key figures in the imperial pursuit of Ciri. James Purefoy is cast as Stefan Skellen, who will serve as a spy and advisor to Emperor Emhyr. Skellen is not merely a political operative; he is one of the key figures who contracted Bonhart, and he will eventually take a direct, violent hand in Ciri's struggle. Purefoy’s extensive credits, including roles in Rome and Altered Carbon, ensure a compelling performance as the ruthless imperial agent.

The cast of The Witcher Season 4 is expanding with the introduction of fan-favorite dwarf Zoltan Chivay, played by actor Danny Woodburn. Known widely from The Witcher games, the character holds a significant role in the books, where he and his company of dwarf friends join Geralt and his traveling group, known as the Hansa, for a period, providing vital companionship and assistance on the White Wolf's journey.

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