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Hopefully, the new cast members of The Witcher can keep up and continue delivering amazing performances.
The Witcher was a huge success for Netflix and fans could not be happier that Season 2 is right around the corner. On top of the great writing for the show, each actor was able to pull off their character perfectly and embody all the key qualities that fans expected from them.
Each performance helped elevate the season to the next level and it raises the stakes for Season 2 as fans are looking for even bigger things. Hopefully, the new cast members can keep up and continue delivering amazing performances.
6 Freya Allan Embodied Ciri Perfectly
The Witcher cast relative unknown Freya Allan in the titular role of Ciri, Princess of Cintra and child of destiny. She blew viewers away with her portrayal of Ciri and she truly brought the character to life. She was able to properly portray Ciri’s innocence while at the same time showing her struggles in the world post the Burning of Cintra.
Her evolution over the course of the season was very believable and allowed fans to buy into the story even further. As Ciri’s role changes even more in Season 2, it will be interesting to see how Freya Allan tackles the new challenges that the new season presents.
5 Emma Appleton Made A Big Impression As Renfri
While she only played a part in one episode, Emma Appleton left a lasting impression with her performance as the villainous rogue Renfri. Renfri went through a lot in her life, she was thought to be a monster, she was hunted, every happiness she found was taken from her.
Appleton was able to take all that and channel it into her performance, and it came through. She helped display that the character was only evil because her life had forged her to be that way. Emma Appleton helped kick-start the show on a great note and really set the bar for the show.
4 Joey Batey Is Truly The Bard Jaskier
A fan favorite from both the books and the games is Jaskier, aka Dandelion. Viewers were excited to see how The Witcher would tackle the eccentric bard, and they were not disappointed by Joey Batey’s performance. When he started to sing Toss A Coin To Your Witcher fans were sold. He embodied the carefree attitude that Jaskier has always had.
Joey Batey is able to show all the different facets of Jaskier, from his concern for his friends to showmanship. All sides of Jaskier are on full display in The Witcher and he is ready to ramp his performance up even more in Season 2.
3 Anya Chalotra’s Yennefer Was Exactly What Was Needed
Yennefer is a major character in the world of The Witcher. She is a powerful sorceress who impacts all the characters deeply. Geralt and her are a key relationship in the franchise, and Anya Chalotra is able to bring this key character to life in such a great way.
When they are focusing on Yennefer’s past, she is able to bring to light the pain that she felt being cast aside by her family. The shame she felt at not being able to do magic as easily as others. The self-loathing she felt because of her physical appearance. Then she transformed herself and reinvented herself and played the powerful, confident Yennefer. The two versions of the character are drastically different and Anya is able to nail both of them perfectly.
2 Henry Cavill Knows Geralt Inside & Out
Henry Cavill is Geralt of Rivia. After seeing him in Season 1, it is impossible for fans to imagine anyone else playing Geralt. Cavill not only plays Geralt well, but he understands the character extremely well. He has played the games and read the books and this all helps his performance since he has a deeper understanding of the character.
His physicality in the role is excellent. The way he moves and fights comes off just like fans are used to. The way he toes the line of unemotional and yet still caring for those around him, nails the vibe that people have loved for years. Finally, there is his voice, Geralt’s voice is key to his entire presence. Cavill’s version of Geralt’s voice conveys fear and intensity and is absolutely perfect.
1 Jodhi May Brings A Strong Presence To Queen Calanthe
The Lioness of Cintra is not a character to be trifled with. Queen Calanthe is a powerful Queen who ruled Cintra with absolute authority. She was intimidating, strong, and brave. Jodhi May brings all of that to the role and more. She storms the battlefield with the intensity of a lion and commands her royal court with ease.
May is able to show a lot about her character and her role in the world through her performance. On top of that, the anguish she feels when her husband dies on the battlefield is so visceral and real, it deeply resonates with fans and comes across as authentic.
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