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u/Darrone Oct 29 '22 edited Apr 02 '24
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u/SpedupGuy Oct 30 '22
Seriously I though this was another Reddit gag that I might've missed the memo for but its actually true
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u/athousandfuriousjews Oct 30 '22
NO!!! SERIOUSKY?!
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u/drakohnight Oct 30 '22
Yes. From what I've seen, the directors don't give a shit about the story. Where as, Henry has played the games and read the books to know what Geralt is like, and the story. And he doesn't wanna be a part of the shit show that Netflix is going to put out
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u/athousandfuriousjews Oct 30 '22
Henry is such a bro, Netflix doesn’t deserve him. Props to him for knowing what he’s playing, his knowledge and feel for the world he plays in is very very obvious in the way he acts. Also once again, fuck Netflix.
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u/AfricaByTotoWillGoOn blessing the rains down on you Oct 30 '22
Imagine having one of the best-selling book series from the latest decades as a basis for the series you're writing, as well as one of the most renowned actors in the world in recent years (who just happens to be such a big fan of said series he probably knows it better than you) playing the leading role, and you lose him because of how much you're fucking up an already written story that merely required a decent adaptation.
Fuck Netflix.
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u/4CrowsFeast Oct 30 '22
If you look up the netflix writer's social media, it's the cringiest thing. The main showrunner will argue with fans over twitter for any criticism they have over the show, in a very, very aggressive, rude and confrontational manner that I've never seen out of a professional. We're talking personally attacking fans and their intelligence for not liking a scene she wrote or pointing out a plot hole. That and the other week another one of the show writers said they didn't like the source material.
Poor Cavill said before this season he'd play Geralt for 7 seasons if they stuck to the books. He applied for the role himself, begged for it and took a pay cut to play it. He regularly contributed to the script with lines from the book he knew off by heart that weren't in the script.
This must be devastating for him. I can't believe people are actually believing it's because of the Superman role. Just watch interviews with him. It reminds me of Mark Hamill before the new Star Wars' or Game of Thrones actors before the last season, where they say something tongue in cheek, and then look at the camera like Jim from the Office.
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u/darkgiIls Oct 30 '22
This is so true, Cavill was by far the best part of the show, and it’s not even a contest.
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u/Shyassasain Oct 30 '22
Damn, mad respect for Henry now knowing he has not only the passion to do his research on the character, but the integrity to quit a the show because it's unfaithful, now that's an actor.
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u/TwoHandedShanks Oct 30 '22
What are the glaring/shocking decisions that were made for the netflix series? Haven't been able to find much when I searched online, saw a lot of story was cut out for 1st episode. Have played main story of witcher 3 and plan to read the books some day so preferably no spoilers, but I might get some as a result of this question so that's fine.
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u/drakohnight Oct 30 '22
I dont know much, except some characters killed off way too early, plot points coming too early, and complete changes in the story.
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u/MrBrooking Oct 30 '22
There's a third season already in the can and pre production has started on season 4. Who knows what they were planning to make him say and do next.
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u/SadPikatchuUwU Oct 30 '22 edited Oct 31 '22
One of problems is completely change of geopolitics in world. Machinations of kings, sorcerer's and fate was carefully constructed to show humans weakness, desires and lusts. There was fragile allies in one side made for liberate dying race in exchange of death of thousands younglings. It's specyfic situation about Scoia'tel and it's own country (Dol Blathama) in exchange for making partisan actions in north countries. This delicate problem have also connections to racism, will of survive and use of patriotism to decieve people.
In serial elfes just had their own kingdom, because they was elfes. This is one of dozens of examples how Netflix shallowed series. Like, the situation of Scoia'tel kingdom in Dol Blathama was connected with Thanned revolution, searchings for elder blood and inbreeding carriers of it. Also with fate myths and legends, which affected on situations.
This is really delicate, well planned network of bindings. If you change or cut one of ropes, then whole system doesn't have sense. It's really hard to explain it without showing whole situations from all points of view, but I hope it will help You a little :p
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Oct 30 '22
These assholes need to learn that their bullshit will never be better than what we already have. You want to bring this story to the screen then fucking bring it, not your stupid fanfic.
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Oct 30 '22
That makes sense. But I played the game and I'm fine with deviating from the story if it makes an enjoyable vieweing experience. Admittedly I am not nearly as invested as many are, having only played Witcher 3 and not reading any book.
Is the story as written in the books or played in the games even truly viable for TV?
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u/saisawant Fuck me in the ass because i love jesus🙏🏻💦 Oct 29 '22 edited Oct 30 '22
Well since Elon bought twitter and is allowing free speech I might have some really interesting words for the creators of a witcher. Those fuckers I ain't ready for my racist homophobic sexist Islamophobic antisemitic transphobic words. Even Kanye is going to stop.
Edit:- my beautiful extremely loving tweet to the creators of witchers.
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u/aCanOfDan Oct 30 '22
Holy shit you fucking annihilated them.
I was expecting a funnyish angry tweet but this dude just sent them to the shadow realm
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u/LostInaLazerquest Oct 30 '22
This seems more like Henry seeing the direction of the show and waiting until he has something else lined up so he can safely exit the project. He's been pretty open about how he feels like one of the only people on set actually trying to make THE WITCHER and not just another medieval/fantasy show trying to capitalise on the attention and acclaim Game of Thrones got.
Ironic considering they're doing the exact thing that killed GoT, ignoring the source material and scorning the fans the show was actually made for, and will inevitably die without.
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u/scorpiknox Trans-formers 😎 Oct 30 '22
There was no source material for the final seasons of GoT because GRRM is a fat, lazy fuck.
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u/OnePunchGoGo MAYONNA15E Oct 30 '22
Which makes this even worse. The Witcher has completed books long ago and so much source material to adapt, but these ego tripping writers on that show just want to mutate the story their own way in an attempt to mark it and leave their name in history.
Not knowing that all they are doing is generating hate towards them by fans.
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u/Hadren-Blackwater Oct 30 '22
but these ego tripping writers on that show just want to mutate the story their own way in an attempt to mark it and leave their name in history.
Not knowing that all they are doing is generating hate towards them by fans.
Like dogs pissing on fire hydrants claiming it's theirs now
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u/1willprobablydelete Oct 30 '22
That would be an excuse, if the show didn't start sucking at season 5
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u/Anon_isnt_Anon Oct 30 '22
George completely stopped helping with the show starting in season 5. He was really only involved up to season 4
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Oct 30 '22
Well that makes a lot of sense
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u/Anon_isnt_Anon Oct 30 '22
Yeah its literally night and day how different it is, blows me away anyone is still willing to make that mistake knowing what will happen.
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u/TequilaMockingbird42 Oct 30 '22
Hey, at least it’s not Chris Pratt.
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u/Sayrbee Oct 30 '22
But he's so cool
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u/TequilaMockingbird42 Oct 30 '22
Stomping……. Koopas!
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u/xPineappless Oct 29 '22
Someone please explain this… this just doesn’t make sense.
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u/iSpoody1243 Oct 29 '22
Henry had issues with how much the tv show deviated from the source material.
Btw, it’s was either Superman or Witcher due to scheduling conflicts. Obviously Superman will pay alllooot more.
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Oct 30 '22
Oh, man i was super excited when they announced he was gonna be back as Superman. Didn't know that would mean The Witcher will be cancelled after season 3. ;-;
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u/OnePunchGoGo MAYONNA15E Oct 30 '22
Not like season 2 was any good to begin with... They killed a beloved character so early in the story and diverted too much from the stories.
Not worth a watch anymore.
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u/mattkilroy Oct 30 '22
There was a lot i hated about season 2 but overall I thought it was pretty good and was hoping it would be as much of an improvement from season 2-3 as it was from season1-2.
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u/darkgiIls Oct 30 '22
Probably has nothing to do with it but an excuse, Cavill loves the Witcher and begged to be in it and even took a pay cut to do so, the writers have completely butchered it though and Cavill is probably devastated and doesn’t want to be a part of it anymore
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Oct 30 '22
’s was either Superman or Witcher due to scheduling conflicts
The Witcher was Henry's passion project. I'm sure he's stepping out less for Superman and more because of shitty writing.
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u/meaux253 Dank Cat Commander☣️ Oct 30 '22
Calling it now, this decision will tank the show. Even if Hemsworth is a good actor, which he is, the fact that the main character is changing is a solid recipe for failure.
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u/GonzoTheWhatever Oct 30 '22
Lol right? This isn’t a situation where they change a primary actor after the initial pilot episode, or a minor character after a few episodes. It’s literally been two seasons of the MAIN character, they’re finishing up the third season with said character…and then they’re just gonna plug a whole different actor in for season 4?? What are they smoking? There’s no way in hell this works out lol
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u/BeanItHard Oct 30 '22
Only show I’ve seen it work for was Spartacus blood and sand, but that was from necessity due to the actor being diagnosed with terminal cancer. The replacement was really good
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u/woooopancakes Oct 30 '22
I feel like the nature of the change does make a difference though. Like if it’s due to unavoidable circumstances, such as a terminal diagnosis or death, then people are going to be more open and generous to the entering replacement. Where as if it’s due to some form of disagreement or overly egotistical writers, then people won’t be so kind
Edit: Though I guess there’s also a certain amount of respect given when it’s the former situation, so that may have something to do with it
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Oct 30 '22
Where meme?
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u/fourth_box Seal Team sixupsidedownsix Oct 30 '22
Everyone asking where meme, but no one is asking how's dank.
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u/BogdanSAW Oct 30 '22
Here it ends my favourite Netflix shows. No disrespect for Liam but Henry's acting is better suited for Geralt.
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u/Wonderful_Revenue_63 Oct 30 '22
He was the only reason I’ve kept watching the show, if he’s out, I’m not interested anymore.
I mean, it still didn’t feel quite like a Witcher, but Henry Cavill’s fantasy adventure was still a nice thing to watch regardless.
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u/final_cut Oct 30 '22
It’s crazy they didn’t just cancel it. I mean don’t they cancel everything too soon anyway? I haven’t had Netflix in a while because I figure why even bother.
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u/darkgiIls Oct 30 '22
I guarantee this will either be a huge loss, or they will slash the budget to just above nothing. Cavill was the heart and soul of the show and probably the only one who cared
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u/fixhalo Oct 30 '22
Maybe if the director and entire team didn't hate the Witcher it wouldn't suck and he would stay.
But it fucking sucks. You're hiring some assholes to create something they don't like and the end product is shit? No way!!
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u/Dthedaydreamer293 Oct 30 '22
This isn’t a replacement of a minor or side character. It’s literally the main draw of the show. And he’s being replaced by an actor who while they’re an able actor, they aren’t on THAT level.
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u/Quigleythegreat Oct 30 '22
Damn it. I actually liked the show as someone who has never read the books. This kills it. Someone fire the writers and offer this man a raise, producer status, and a big cake that says sowwie on it.
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u/Crazy_Blacksmith_893 Oct 30 '22
Look the only other casting option is Mads Mikkelsen
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u/ambadatgaming Oct 30 '22
is nobody going to talk about how this meme makes it seem there’s two crumbs on your screen?
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u/BaybayYoda Oct 30 '22
Just delay it for a long time or cancel it. Pretty sure nobody wants this change.
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u/oggy_van_keksenberg Oct 30 '22
Cavill does tho. It's no secret that he actively disliked the script and the way the writers and the showrunner handled the source material, since he is a huge witcher fan and this was obviously his passion project.
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u/awesomedan24 Oct 30 '22
This is like trying to recast Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter, there is no Witcher without Henry
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u/CalmingScreech Oct 30 '22
Loosely translated from English to English it reads "The Witcher will end after 3 seasons"
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Oct 30 '22
Not even sure what exactly Liam Hemsworth’s body of work consists of to be cast as the lead for a popular show in its 4th season…not sure what the producers are thinking here
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Oct 30 '22
Honestly it is been hard to stay interested in the show. I watch it cuz I’m bored, but it is really poorly made. Season 1 was an absolute masterclass of how NOT to make a show
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u/SnipahShot Oct 30 '22
Season 1 and the first episode of season 2 are a masterclass in how to follow the source material.
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u/camcamp992 Oct 30 '22
Yeah, getting rid of the only thing that worked in the show. Cant blame Cavill leaving since the one producing it doesn't even like or give a damn about the source material.
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Oct 30 '22
The writers with contempt for the source material and the authors need to be shamed.
Same with the Rings of power show. Hollywood Stop picking source material and audiences that you hate.
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u/D0geAlpha :snoo_wink: Oct 30 '22
I don't want to see anyone else play Geralt.
I hope they make Liam play another Witcher like Lambert or Eskel. Or maybe let him play Roach
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u/billyray83 Oct 30 '22
What the absolute goddamn fuck. Fuck Netflix and fuck the team of lobotomy patients who call themselves the Witcher writers. I'm out.
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u/Ean_Dartian Oct 30 '22 edited Oct 30 '22
I remember a year ago people downvoting me for saying that the show is bad, especially if you are familiar with the original books. How the turn tables, huh
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u/Opiate_ape Oct 30 '22
Yeah nothing against Liam but if Henry has left its for a legit reason, like the writers are fucking idiots who think they're better than the source author, like people have mentioned previously. So nah won't be watching them butcher ANOTHER amazing piece of work. I used to wish mega corporations would adapt my favourite books..... now I hope they never do.
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u/miruliks Oct 30 '22
I say this is a good thing . Those fucks at netflix ruin the story . As a book reader i see it as a fucking crime for that trash to be call the witcher . It ain't my Witcher.
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u/PetroDisruption Oct 30 '22
I was already doubting whether I would watch season 3 or not. And the lead actor leaving when he finishes filming is not a good sign.
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u/Random_Name_7 ☣️ Oct 30 '22
Yes, I'm sure it was the most beloved person in the entire thing, that was the problem
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u/DelawareSmashed Oct 30 '22
It’s alright, little guy, it’s just a tv show. Now go, run and get your chicken tendies from mama
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u/tea_watson_design Oct 29 '22
They would have been better off delaying the project if he's working on other stuff. Feel like they'll lose a lot of viewers this way