There’s a new update on the cast for the upcoming 4th season of The Witcher. A big star, best known from the Matrix and John Wick films, is playing a popular character.
Following Henry Cavill’s departure from Geralt, The Witcher continues on Netflix. Liam Hemsworth will take on the lead role in season 4. Now there is new information about the cast of the upcoming season, which features a new addition. A major Matrix and John Wick star will be playing a role familiar from the books and games in The Witcher universe
Laurence Fishburne takes on The Witcher role in season 4
As Deadline reports, Laurence Fishburne will play fan favorite Regis in the upcoming season of the Netflix series. The character is a 400-year-old vampire who is friends with Geralt in the original and works as a doctor for surgical procedures.
(Laurence Fishburne in Matrix)
Film fans may know Fishburne primarily for his role as Morpheus in the Matrix trilogy or as Bowery King in the John Wick franchise.
Overview: The Witcher season 4: All the info on the start, plot and cast of the Netflix sequel without Henry Cavill
In addition to Liam Hemsworth and newcomer Laurence Fishburne, Freya Allan as Ciri and Anya Chalotra as Yennefer will also be back in the new season of The Witcher
When is The Witcher season 4 coming to Netflix?
Shooting for the new episodes of the Netflix series is set to begin in 2024. The 4th season of The Witcher will therefore most likely not be released on the streaming service until 2025
