The Witcher
Confirmed Henry Cavill is Geralt...
The Witcher
Confirmed Henry Cavill is Geralt...
That's kind of a weird casting. Henry Cavill is not the person I picture when i think Geralt. They are going to need a lot of costume makeup, and Cavill will probably have to get leaner. Geralt is pretty muscular, but generally (at least in art, games and such) portrayed as being relatively lean.
Edit:
Hmmm... Actually, if they can do the white hair right, it could work:
Anyway, I quite like the Witcher-univerise, so will definitely be keeping an eye on this.
That's always a good sign. When an actor is really passionate about something, like Ryan Reynolds with Deadpool, for example, it quite often pays off. Because their commitment shines through, which can often boost everyone in a project.
And the Witcher universe is really interesting. It's expanded from the books, to the games, to several comics and such as well. And the comics are actually a pretty good entry for people who don't want to play entire games or read full novels, considering the runs are normally only like 4 or 5 issues. So, it's a good starting point for people who just want to dip their toes into the universe.
Originally posted by TheVaultDweller
Well, IIRC, Geralt is like 90-something, actually. But Witchers age more slowly than normal people do. His white hair isn't from age. It's a side-effect of his particular Trial of Grasses (the process that turns a human into a Witcher).
I see, the only game I've played in depth is the Witcher 3. Is there ever an explanation as to how
Spoiler:
he apparently was killed by being stabbed with a pitchfork?
I read part of a book years ago, but can't remember most of it.
Originally posted by Surtur
I see, the only game I've played in depth is the Witcher 3. Is there ever an explanation as to howSpoiler:
he apparently was killed by being stabbed with a pitchfork?I read part of a book years ago, but can't remember most of it.
There was
Spoiler:
an argument between a human and some non-humans, which led to a massive riot in Rivia against the non-humans. Geralt kills a few of the rampaging humans, but hesitates when he gets to one who is basically just a kid. And in that moment of hesitation, the kid stabs him in the chest. But a bunch of stuff happens involving Yennefer and Ciri, and everything kind of works out in the end, sort of.
Also, I am assuming this is the fan-art someone did for Cavill as Geralt you were referring to earlier?
Originally posted by Surtur
I see, the only game I've played in depth is the Witcher 3. Is there ever an explanation as to howSpoiler:
he apparently was killed by being stabbed with a pitchfork?I read part of a book years ago, but can't remember most of it.
The books are solid, at least the two that I've read.
Witcher 2 is also quite good, if a bit clunky in some respects.
First game is a lot of people's favorite but the combat is awful imo, and everything is extremely clunky in that old school CRPG kinda way.
Originally posted by TheVaultDweller
Cavill will probably have to get leaner. Geralt is pretty muscular, but generally (at least in art, games and such) portrayed as being relatively lean.
Well if you see Immortals youll see he can be a lot slimmer and leaner.
That said if hes still playing Superman then he wont want to lose too much weight. Although some people think this announcement might be a sign that WB/DC have let him go.
Originally posted by Darth Thor
Well if you see Immortals youll see he can be a lot slimmer and leaner.That said if hes still playing Superman then he wont want to lose too much weight. Although some people think this announcement might be a sign that WB/DC have let him go.
I've seen Immortals. I would say a bit bigger than that would be ideal, if you compare shots of him in that film to how Geralt is portrayed in Witcher 3, for example: