2025 will mark the return of the man who was destined to become one of the headliners of Netflix. More than five years after the debut of The Witcher on the American platform, the mythology of Andrzej Sapkowski offers a new entry. This time, there is no question of developing a live action spin-off like Blood Originthe red N returns to the animation with Sirens of the Deep. This is not the first time that the license has tried this type of proposition, it had already proposed The Wolf’s Nightmare in 2021. Unlike the film directed by Kwang Il Han and written by Beau DeMayo, Gerald de Riv will be at the heart of the narrative. After first images during Netflix Geeked Week, it’s finally time to lay eyes on the trailer.
We find there Geralt et son acolyte Jaskier while traveling on the continent. He was quickly contacted by a coastal city who fights against sea creatures every day. As all-out war is about to break out, the Witcher will take over the problem to solve it. Political clashes and intrigues seem to be on the agenda of this animated film. Among the characters summoned to take part in the adventure, we can mention the witch Yennefer. Anya Chalotra lends him her voice again, just like Joey Batey finds his bard. There is still a significant change on the distribution side.
A new Witcher enters the dance
Lovers of the literary saga and its television adaptation are aware that Henry Cavill left after season 3. The British actor left the series to devote himself to other projects. At the time, the idea of seeing him again as Superman was launched. This project ultimately did not materialize, but Cavill stuck to his decision to move towards new horizons. At the same time, the recruitment of Liam Hemsworth was made official. The actor made famous by the saga Hunger Games should take his first steps in the shoes of Geralt in season 4. Hemsworth was however not invited to take part in this project. In its place, the film directed by Kang Hei Chul relies on another iconic interpreter of Geralt of Rivia.
It is indeed Doug Cockle who lends his voice to the witcher in the original version. He is known for having played the character in the CD Projekt video game saga. His performance was applauded by the players, they can look forward to seeing him again while waiting for the release of The Witcher 4 shortly. Moreover, while it is promised to carry the story of the next CD Projekt game, Ciri seems to be absent of this lively proposal. We don’t know where Sirens of the Deep fits into the timeline The Witcher. The film should cultivate its singularity, not multiply references to events in the series in live action.
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What future for The Witcher on Netflix?
Five years after the broadcast of the first season of The Witcherwe have to admit that Netflix is not infallible when it comes to taking over fantasy monuments. If the first season was welcomed with open arms by the public and some of the critics, things got tough from the second burst of episodes. Season 3 had a particularly disappointing launch in 2023. The number of viewers dropped 30% between season 2 and season 3.
The prospect of farewell to Cavill was not enough to create surprise, the loss of public interest in the stamp seemed obvious. Season 4 will therefore be particularly observed. Netflix is at a turning point and will have to prove, later this year, that the universe can exist without its headliner. Because Henry Cavill was not only the face of The Witcherhe was also a fervent defender of the Polish author’s imagination. Without the sympathy capital of the geek, we can wonder if a new drastic drop in audiences is not on the agenda for the coming months.
Animation is therefore a solid asset in the sleeve of the American platform. With this film, Netflix has an opportunity to reconcile with disgruntled spectators of the path taken by the narration of the creation of Lauren Hissrich. If she acts as producer, the writing was entrusted to Rae Benjamin et Mike Ostrowski. Both men have everything to gain from deviating widely from the intrigues of Cintra and the conjunction of the spheres to rediscover what makes the stamp so special. The Witcher : monsters, blood… and more monsters.
See you as soon as February 11 on Netflix to find out if The Witcher : Sirens of the Deep has the potential to restart the machine. Note that season 4 of the live-action series is promised to be released during the year 2025. A fifth season is already on the program for the coming years, it should conclude the journey of the Geralt quartet , Jaskier, Yennefer and Ciri.
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