Summary
I was as disappointed as anyone when Henry Cavill leftThe Witcher, yet if a recent cameo from the actor is anything to go by, I’ll be happy about its replacement.The Witcheris an interesting case study, given that the show began so promisingly. While season 1’s timeline was somewhat confusing, it was overall a good introduction to the world andThe Witcher’s varied cast of characters. I was then happy to discover thatThe Witcherseason 2 almost matched its predecessor, if not quite on the same level. However, my enjoyment of the show dwindled with the news ofHenry Cavill’sThe Witcherexit.
Many would agree with me when I say thatThe Witcher’s cast is one of its strongest aspects, even in the weaker season 3, and Cavill typifies this even more than his already-compelling costars. Nonetheless,The Witcherseason 3’s endingmarked the conclusion of Cavill’s time as Geralt, with his replacement, Liam Hemsworth, taking over forThe Witcherseason 4. While the disappointment of Cavill’s exit has hung over the show and hindered its reception due to the sheer disappointment, I will be ecstatic if a recent cameo from the actor is his replacement forThe Witcher.
The Witcher Season 4: New Geralt, Cast, Story, Trailer & Everything We Know
The Witcher Season 4 has some major casting changes, but most of the actors will be returning for the next entry in Geralt of Rivia’s story.
Wolverine Would Be Henry Cavill’s Perfect Replacement To Geralt
Henry Cavill Recently Appeared As The Iconic Marvel Superhero
The following sections contain spoilers for Marvel Studios' Deadpool & Wolverine.
In 2024, Henry Cavill appeared as one of the surpriseMarvel cameos inDeadpool & Wolverine. The Marvel Cinematic Universe film dealt heavily with the topic of the multiverse, with one sequence featuring Deadpool traveling across various timelines to find a variant of Wolverine to help him. One of the variants is played by none other than Henry Cavill himself, with the character only appearing for a brief moment before Deadpool is removed from that universe.
The cameo is one of the more surprising in the movie, especially given Cavill was the face of the franchise’s main rival - the DCEU - when he played Superman. Surprising or not, I cannot help but face the reality that Wolverine would be a perfect replacement for Cavill after losing the role of Geralt. It is unclear if Cavill will return as Wolverine in the future, or if it was simply a one-off scene to allow Deadpool’s meta humor to shine through, but the MCU could easily be Cavill’s next major franchise after the DCEU andThe Witcher.
Henry Cavill’s Wolverine Could Bring Back Some Of Geralt’s Traits
Geralt & Wolverine Share Similar Characteristics
Aside from being another major franchise for Cavill, Wolverine will allow the actor to transfer some of the traits he had already mastered as Geralt to the role.Geralt and Wolverine are very similar in many ways; both are gruff, hard men on the exterior, though with a heart of gold and a vulnerable softnessbeneath the surface. As I alluded to earlier, Cavill perfected this style of character with Geralt thanks to his dominating, intimidating presence that offset his more loving, caring side when interacting with Freya Allen and Anya Chalotra as Ciri and Yennefer respectively.
Geralt’s fight scenes were always the best inThe Witcher, and Cavill could use the skills he learned to craft some fantastic Wolverine action moments…
On top of the similar personalities Geralt and Wolverine have, the physicality of the former would aid Cavill in the latter. Geralt was shown to be an expert fighter inThe Witcher, with Cavill putting great emphasis on performing the action sequences himself. Geralt’s fight scenes were always the best inThe Witcher, and Cavill could use the skills he learned to craft some fantastic Wolverine action moments. While the style of fighting is slightly different, that process of stuntwork and long, fluid fight choreography would remain, leading to another Geralt trait that would make Cavill perfect for the MCU’s prime Wolverine.
Henry Cavill Has Exciting Roles Coming Up (Even If Cavillrine Doesn’t Return)
Cavill’s Future Does Not Hinge On Wolverine’s Return
I do want to mention again that Cavill’s appearance as Wolverine inDeadpool & Wolverinecould simply have been a way to poke fun at DC. It has not been confirmed that the actor will return in the role, nor is it expected that this reveal will come in the near future. As such,it is worth looking at the other exciting roles in Cavill’s futurethat remove some of the pressure of Wolverine being his replacement forThe Witcher.
For one, Cavill is expected to star in theupcoming reboot ofHighlander. The film. directed byJohn Wickveteran Chad Stahelski, could kickstart another franchise for Cavill if it is successful, allowing him to flourish in another medieval-inspired world. Secondly, Cavill is trying to get a passion project off the ground with Prime Video. This passion project is a TV show set in the world ofWarhammer, a franchise Cavill is openly interested in. While recent reports have suggested the series may be in trouble, nothing is confirmed.
Henry Cavill’s Warhammer 40k Adaptation: Confirmation & Everything We Know
The long-gestating Warhammer 40k adaptation is finally moving forward, and Henry Cavill is attached to the project along with several other updates.
If Cavill can pour the amount of love he holds for that franchise into the project and everything goes smoothly, there is no denying it would be an exciting show. Hopefully, theWarhammerseries will overcome its potential problems and give Cavill a lucky break, as he certainly deserves one after losing the role of Superman and Geralt inThe Witcherin quick succession. Whether that lucky break will come inWarhammer, Highlander, or in the MCU afterDeadpool & Wolverineremains to be seen. Regardless, Cavill’s future looks bright and removes some of my disappointment from when he leftThe Witcher.
The Witcher
Cast
The Witcher, released in 2019, follows Geralt of Rivia, a mutated monster hunter navigating a turbulent world where humanity’s darker nature often eclipses the monstrous.
