The Witcher S4: Netflix Releases First Clip of Liam Hemsworth as Geralt — and It’s… Surprising
The long-dreaded and eagerly awaited moment has finally arrived! Netflix has just unveiled the first images of Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia, coinciding with the announcement of the release date for season 4 of The Witcher.
The wait is almost over. Two years after the conclusion of season 3 and Henry Cavill’s emotional farewell, Netflix is finally showing us what the new Witcher will look like. The exclusive clip released today features Liam Hemsworth in full action, sword in hand against a specter, while revealing the long-awaited premiere date.
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A New Geralt in the Spotlight
This first glimpse offers a privileged look at the transformation of the series and the arrival of Liam Hemsworth in the iconic role of Geralt of Rivia. While he doesn’t have Cavill’s imposing build, Hemsworth delivers a more agile and less brooding Geralt, reminiscent in some ways of Michał Żebrowski’s interpretation in the 2002 Polish series The Hexer.
The Continent awaits. Here’s your exclusive first clip of Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher Season 4. Returns 30th October, only on Netflix. pic.twitter.com/CTvryeUmRd — The Witcher (@witchernetflix) September 14, 2025
In this scene, the Witcher faces off against a wraith, one of the most fearsome creatures in the The Witcher universe. Between sign incantations, acrobatic fight choreography, and a line with almost Tolkien-like gravitas, this first clip hints at a fresh yet respectful take on the White Wolf’s legacy.
Henry Cavill’s Legacy: A Major Challenge
It must be said that the announcement initially shocked the show’s devoted fans. Henry Cavill had brilliantly captured Geralt’s complexity, balancing raw brutality with deep humanity. His departure, announced at the end of season three, left a gaping void in viewers’ hearts.
However, this first sequence might just change everything. Hemsworth seems to have worked tirelessly to make the role his own, and the fight choreography shows his total physical commitment. The Australian actor proves he is capable of carrying the weight of this saga, which still has two seasons to go before its planned conclusion with season five.
See You on October 30
With its return confirmed for October 30, exclusively on Netflix, fans won’t have to wait much longer to experience this new era. This autumn promises to be an emotional one for all lovers of the Continent, blending nostalgia for a bygone era with curiosity for this new incarnation.
The series is not the only ongoing project in the The Witcher universe. Recently, CD Projekt Red made waves by unveiling a breathtaking technical demo of The Witcher 4, featuring an older Ciri in a world powered by Unreal Engine 5.6.
With a video game universe expanding rapidly and the series preparing to enter its final narrative arc, the franchise seems ready to redefine the fan experience, both on screen and on controller.
