‘The Witcher’ Season 2: Release Date, Cast And More
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Netflix’sThe Witcherdebuted in 2019 and became a massive hit. The medieval fantasy series, which starsHenry Cavillas a Witcher, a demon-hunting magic user, grew popular enough to spawn aspin-off anime movieanda prequel series, plus it clinched its own season renewal. Here’s everything we know about season 2 ofThe Witcherso far.
The Witcher Season 2 Release Date and Where You Can Watch It
While there were some concerns aboutThe Witcherseason 2 releasing in 2021after filming was halted due to positive coronavirus tests, the second season is set to debut on Netflix onDecember 17, 2021.All eight episodes will be available to stream worldwide on Netflix that day, should you want to binge the whole thing.
What is The Witcher?
The Witcheris based upon a series of novels by Polish fantasy authorAndrzej Sapkowski. The books and short stories focus on the eponymous witcher, Geralt of Rivia (Cavill). Witchers are magic users who hunt beasts and monsters in a world overrun with wild magic. In the novels and series, Geralt must confront his destiny and train the young princess Ciri (Freya Allan) to become a powerful witcher herself. The books have a strong cult following and served as the source material for three popular video games fromCD Projekt Red.
Season 2 ofThe Witcherlooks like it will follow the first novel in the series,Blood of Elves. After rescuing Ciri, Geralt takes her to Kaer Morhen, the castle keep where witchers from his school of training are taught. It’s a kind of homecoming for him, but he must also keep Ciri safe and train her for dangers to come. Meanwhile, he will reunite with his own father figure, Vesemir (Kim Bodnia), ask for the aid of powerful healer Triss (Anna Shaffer), and deal with the repercussions of his split from the sorceress Yennifer (Anya Chalotra).
The Witcher Season 2 Showrunner, Crew, and More
Lauren Schmidt Hissrichwill once again serve as showrunner onThe Witcher, continuing her work from the first season.Stephen Surjik(The Umbrella Academy),Sarah O’Gorman(The Last Kingdom),Ed Bazalgette(Doctor Who), andGeeta V. Patel(The Great)will each direct two episodes.
The Witcher Season 2 Cast
In addition to Cavill, Allan, Bodnia, Shaffer, and Chalotra, many of the first season cast are set to reappear in season two. Fan favorite Jaskier the bard (Joey Batey) is confirmed to return, along withMyAnna Buringas Tissaia,Tom Cantonas Filavandrel,Lilly Cooperas Murta,Jeremy Crawfordas Yarpin Zigrin,Eamon Farrenas Cahir,Mahesh Jaduas Vilgefortz,Terence Maynardas Artorius,Lars Mikkelsenas Stregobor,Mimi Ndiwenias Fringilla Vigo,Royce Pierresonas Istredd,Wilson Radjou-Pujalteas Dara,Anna Shafferas Triss Merigold, andTherica Wilson Readas Sabrina.
The already massive cast is expanding, too, bringing in loads of new characters as Geralt and Ciri make their way to Kaer Morhen. There’s the aforementioned Vesemir,who will also star in the anime spin-off,The Nightmare of the Wolf.Kristofer HivjuofGame of Thronesfame will play a man who is turned into a monster named Nivellan.Graham McTavishwill portray Dijkstra, a master spy and head of the forces of the kingdom of Redania.Cassie Clareis Philippa, a sorcererss in the Redanian Kingdoms who can change her shape.Simon CallowandLiz Carrwill take a turn together as detective agents Codringher and Fenn.Chris Fultonwill give off big bad guy vibes as Rience, a mage who’s tracking Ciri, andAdjoa Andohwill play Nenneke, a priestess healer and leader of the temple of the mother goddess Melitele.
