Netflix’s The Witcher Season 2 seems to have simply misplaced one among its named witchers, Eskel, as actor Thue Rasmussen introduced this morning that, attributable to scheduling conflicts within the wake of COVID-19 manufacturing points, he won’t be portraying the character within the upcoming season. Netflix has but to formally announce the departure, however Rasmussen’s assertion appears fairly definitive.
“Sadly, as a result of rescheduling due to Covid-19, I cannot be portraying Eskel in The Witcher,” Rasmussen’s assertion, which you’ll try in full beneath, reads partly. “It’s heartbreaking, in fact, however I principally really feel completely satisfied and grateful for the times I acquired to spend on set earlier this yr. Everyone was extraordinarily engaged and passionate concerning the venture and it was a really inspiring expertise.”
Given the relative significance of Eskel, it might make sense if Netflix had recast after Rasmussen dropped out. If historical past is any indication, the corporate will finally share a press launch asserting who will probably be taking part in Eskel going ahead provided that it has historically explicitly introduced casting like Kim Bodnia as Vesemir, for instance.
The first season of The Witcher: A Look Inside the Episodes is now obtainable on Netflix. Making The Witcher, a documentary particular, can also be obtainable to stream on Netflix. The first eight-episode season of Netflix’s The Witcher can also be, additionally obtainable to stream on the platform now. Given that manufacturing has solely not too long ago resumed, there is no such thing as a telling when Season 2 will launch.
Lauren S. Hissrich serves as showrunner on The Witcher. It stars Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia, Anya Chalotra as Yennefer, and Freya Allan as Ciri. New solid members for Season 2 embody Kim Bodnia (Killing Eve) as Vesemir, Yasen Atour (Young Wallender) as Coen, Agnes Bjorn as Vereena, Paul Bullion (Peaky Blinders) as Lambert, Aisha Fabienne Ross (The Danish Girl) as Lydia, Kristofer Hivju (Game of Thrones) as Nivellen, and Mecia Simson as Francesca. You can try all of our previous coverage of Netflix’s The Witcher right here.
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