Netflix's adaptation of "The Witcher" as a television series began production in October. Sources, however, say that executives of the streaming platform are reportedly quite happy with the outcome given the short amount of time that work has been rendered.
A known insider named KC Walsh revealed on Twitter that Netflix bosses are "very happy" with "The Witcher" production so far. Thus, it won't be surprising if the series would get a multiple season order before the show debuts on the streaming platform.
Superman actor Henry Cavill leads the cast of Netflix's "The Witcher" as Geralt of Rivia. He plays a monster hunter who has to deal with people who are more wicked than the beasts he kills.
The story of "The Witcher" is based on the 1980s book series created by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski. "Daredevil" scribe Lauren Schmidt Hissrich will serve as the developer and showrunner of the television adaptation, as Netflix announced in 2017. Sapkowski, on the other hand, will consult on the show.
Joining Cavill in the series are Freya Allan (Princess Ciri), Anya Chalotra (Yennefer), Björn Hlynur Haraldsson (King Eist), Jodhi May (Queen Calanthe), Millie Brady (Princess Renfri), Adam Levy (Mousesack), Mimi Ndiweni (Fringilla), Anna Shaffer (Triss) and Therica Wilson-Read (Sabrina). Filming has been taking place in Central Europe for the first season's eight-episode run.
If Netflix gives "The Witcher" multiple seasons, Cavill's schedule for the next couple of years could be tied to the series' production. Since work on one television season entails about six to eight months, this means that the actor might be too busy to make the sequels for the Superman films under the DC Cinematic Universe (DCEU), according to Comic Book.
When Cavill was cast as Geralt of Rivia, reports stated that the actor would no longer be able to do the planned Superman follow-ups or the sequel to "Justice League." Fans assumed that Cavill has finally hung his Superman cape.
Meanwhile, an alleged video footage leak from the set of "The Witcher" apparently made its way online. Reports showed that the production outfit behind the Netflix show, Torpedo Pictures, uploaded test reels that were being filmed on the set in Hungary.
But a Netflix rep confirmed to TheWitcher.Tv that the leaked clips are not for the Netflix series. While it might look like it's part of a production for "The Witcher," it's not for the streaming platform since there have been other adaptations of the book series in video games and the movies.
Meanwhile, there's still no word on when "The Witcher" will launch on the streaming platform since production is still underway. For now, the show is set for 2019, but Netflix has not yet announced its actual release date.
