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I’m a sucker for a good fantasy novel and even more so when they are adapted to screen. Game of Thrones, Stardust, Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Between The Lord of the Rings, His Dark Materials, and The Wheel of Time, you’d think there would be nothing left to adapt. Wrong. There’s plenty of content out there and The Witcher is one of them. Based on the popular book series of the same name, the Netflix series snagged Witcher fan Henry Cavill for the titular role. After creative differences saw Cavill exit after Season 3, Liam Hemsworth don the pearly locks and took on the mantle. The series recently premiered its fourth season with Hemsworth in the titular role. But what about Season 5? Season 5 has already been confirmed and will be the series’ final season. Here’s what we know so far about the fifth and final season of The Witcher, including cast and possible plot. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade’s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 What is The Witcher about? The series begins with the introduction of the three main characters at different points in crime: Geralt of Rivia (Henry Cavill in Season 1-3, Liam Hemsworth in Seasons 4-5), Crown Princess Cirilla of Cintra (Freya Allan), and the quarter-elf sorceress Yennefer of Vengerberg (Anya Chalotra). The stories eventually merge into a single timeline. Geralt and Princess Cirilla (Ciri) are bound by destiny and when they eventually meet, Geralt becomes her protector. What is a Witcher exactly? A Witcher is genetically mutated mercenary who is professionally trained to hunt monsters. Young boys are chosen to become witchers and go through rigorous phyiscal and mental training while undergoing genetic mutations through alchemy and magic. They are skilled in swordsmanship and carry a standard sword for humans and a silver one for monsters. Is The Witcher based on other material? The Witcher is based on a book series by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski. Related: How to Read ‘The Witcher’ Books in Order How many seasons are there of The Witcher? There will be a total of five seasons of The Witcher. Season 5 will be the final season for the series. Will there be a Season 6 of The Witcher? No. Season 5 will serve as the final season of The Witcher. Related: Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks Confirm Engagement With Stunning Ring Reveal Who originated the role of Geralt on The Witcher? Henry Cavill originated the role of Geralt of Rivia on The Witcher and stars in the first three seasons of the series. Why did Henry Cavill leave The Witcher? Cavill decided to exit the series due to creative differences. Having been a massive fan of the novels, Cavill wanted to stay true to the books, but the writers and creative team wanted to take the characters in a different direction. Where does The Witcher film? The Witcher films in South Africa and England. Has production on Season 5 of The Witcher begun? Production began on the first section of Season 5 back in May 2025 and concluded in July 2025. No word yet on when production will pick up again for the next section of the final season. Season 4 of The Witcher will premiere on Thursday, Oct. 30 on Netflix. What is the release date of Season 5 of The Witcher? A premiere date for Season 5 of The Witcher has yet to be announced, but check back here for updates. Who’s in the cast of The Witcher? Liam Hemsworth (Geralt of Rivia) Hemsworth takes over the role of Geralt from Henry Cavill in Season 4. Hemsworth is best known for his role as Gale Hawthorne in The Hunger Games movies. His other credits include Home and Away, Neighbours, and The Dressmaker. Anya Chalotra (Yennefer of Vengerberg) British-born Chalotra is best known for her roles in Sherwood, Wanderlust, and The ABC Murders. Freya Allan (Princess Ciri) Allan has appeared in Gunpowder Milkshake, The Third Day, and The War of the World television mini-series. Joey Batey (Jaskier) Joey Batey will likely be back as Jaskier, the musician behind the beloved ditty “Toss a Coin to Your Witcher.” In 2022, he guest starred on the prequel series The Witcher: Blood Origin. He also appeared in a BBC adaptation of The War of the Worlds. Mimî M. Khayisa (Fringilla) Since making her Witcher debut in 2019, Mimî M. Khayisa has appeared in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and Lena Dunham’s film adaptation of Catherine Called Birdy. Eamon Farren (Cahir) When he’s not playing the Black Knight, Eamon Farren has appeared on the big screen in Winchester, Lingua Franca and The Dig. He also starred in Showtime’s 2017 revival of Twin Peaks. Mahesh Jadu (Vilgefortz) Before landing the role of Vilgefortz on The Witcher, Mahesh Jadu starred in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Marco Polo and I, Frankenstein. Anna Shaffer (Triss) Anna Shaffer has plenty of fantasy cred, having starred as Harry Potter’s would-be love interest Romilda Vane in Half-Blood Prince and both of the Deathly Hallows films. In 2017, she starred in the ITV series Fearless. Royce Pierreson (Istredd) In addition to starring on The Witcher, Royce Pierreson played Sherlock Holmes’ right-hand man, John Watson, on The Irregulars. He also appeared in the 2019 film Judy, which won Renée Zellweger her second Oscar. Related: Henry Cavill Reportedly Suffers Harrowing Injury on Set Who will guest star in Season 5 of The Witcher? No word yet if Season 4’s guest stars – Laurence Fishburne, Sharlto Copley, James Purefoy, and Danny Woodburn will return for Season 5. No other announcements have been made at the time of this writing regarding any new guest stars for Season 5 of The Witcher. Check out images from The Witcher Take a look at some select images from The Witcher.
