“This season explores family but not conventional family – it’s family that you choose”: The cast of The Witcher on season three

The hotly anticipated third instalment of fantasy saga The Witcher lands on Netflix this week. Split into two parts, it marks the final outing for Henry Cavill as monster hunter Geralt, and shows him as committed to the role and universe of the show as ever. Upping the stakes as the threats move from being purely theoretical to tangible, the protagonist’s ability to remain detached and politically neutral are also tested, particularly in light of his newfound family with surrogate daughter Princess Ciri (Freya Allan) and the object of his love, powerful witch Yennefer (Anya Chalotra), which evokes unseen emotion and vulnerability. While at a larger level dangers mount, tensions bristle at home in the wake of Yennefer’s betrayal. Viewers can expect more monsters and war, and themes of trust, destiny and family, played out amongst a multitude of characters with complex relationships on a breathtakingly epic scale.

The Upcoming had the chance to sit down with the cast ahead of the season three launch. Joey Batey (who plays bard Jaskier), Allan and Chalotra shared what fans can expect from the action-packed new season and their character arcs, the highlights from being on-set, and how it feels for Cavill to be handing over Geralt’s sword to Liam Hemsworth.

Hugh Skinner, Cassie Clare and Graham McTavish also gave us some insight into the epic scale of the production and why they think the world of The Witcher world appeals to its dedicated audience.

Therica Wilson and MyAnna Buring further spoke passionately about being part of the show and the stunning costumes and set designs that help bring their characters to life.

Sarah Bradbury

The Witcher season three volume one is released on Netflix on 29^th June 2023. Read our review here.

Watch the trailer for The Witcher season three volume one here: