The Witcher is led by Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia (S1–3), Anya Chalotra as Yennefer of Vengerberg, and Freya Allan as Ciri; Cavill will be replaced by Liam Hemsworth from S4 onward.
Main cast
- Geralt of RiviaHenry Cavill1–3Main
- Geralt of RiviaLiam Hemsworth4–Main
- Yennefer of VengerbergAnya Chalotra1–Main
- Ciri (Cirilla of Cintra)Freya Allan1–Main
- JaskierJoey Batey1–Main
Supporting cast
- VesemirKim Bodnia2–Supp
- Tissaia de VriesMyAnna Buring1–3Supp
- Fringilla VigoMimî M. Khayisa1–Supp
- Cahir Mawr Dyffryn aep CeallachEamon Farren1–Supp
- DijkstraGraham McTavish3–Supp
- Philippa EilhartCassie Clare3–Supp
Guest & voice
- RenfriEmma Appleton1Guest
- StregoborLars Mikkelsen1Guest
- Eist TuirseachBjörn Hlynur Haraldsson1Guest
- NivellenKristofer Hivju2Guest
- RienceChris Fulton3Guest
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About this cast
The Witcher is a Netflix fantasy drama based on Andrzej Sapkowski’s novels. The main cast features Henry Cavill, Anya Chalotra, and Freya Allan as the central trio. Cavill announced his departure after season 3, with Liam Hemsworth taking over the role of Geralt from season 4.
FAQs
Who plays Geralt in The Witcher?
Henry Cavill plays Geralt of Rivia in seasons 1–3; Liam Hemsworth takes over from season 4 onwards.
Who plays Yennefer in The Witcher?
Anya Chalotra plays Yennefer of Vengerberg.
Who plays Ciri in The Witcher?
Freya Allan plays Cirilla (Ciri) of Cintra.
Why did Henry Cavill leave The Witcher?
Cavill stated his departure was due to a desire to return to playing Superman and his respect for the source material; he confirmed his exit ahead of season 4, with Liam Hemsworth announced as his replacement.
Is the show set to end after 7 seasons?
Yes, the show’s current plan, as confirmed by showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, is for 7 seasons to complete the story.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026