Henry Cavill NOT returning to The Witcher following departure from Superman

Henry Cavill will not return to The Witcher fantasy series following his firing from Superman.

Liam Hemsworth, who replaced Cavill in the Netflix series in October, will remain in the lead role of Geralt of Rivia. Variety reported on Thursday.

The show’s fourth season will continue moving forward as originally planned with Hemsworth starring in the series, according to the site.

Not back! Henry Cavill Won’t Return To The Witcher After His Shocking Firing From Superman

Cavill originally held the role for three seasons before announcing his departure in October.

But it was Wednesday’s announcement that likely shocked fans even more with Cavill revealing that he had been fired from his role as Superman. in the midst of a massive shakeup at Warner Bros.’ DC movies.

The British actor most recently has a cameo appearance as Superman at the end of Warner Bros. Black Adam, sparking a showdown between Superman and Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam.

That happened just days before James Gunn and Peter Safran were hired as the new heads at DC Films.

He’s in! Liam Hemsworth will remain in the fourth season of The Witcher as Geralt of Rivia, the role previously held by Cavill; pictured 2019

“I just had a meeting with James Gunn and Peter Safran and this is sad news for everyone. I’m not coming back as Superman after all,’ Cavill began on Instagram.

“After the studio told me to announce my comeback in October, before he was hired, this news is not the easiest, but that’s life,” he added.

‘The changing of the guard is something that happens. I respect that. James and Peter have a universe to build,” she added.

“I wish them and everyone involved in the new universe the best of luck and the happiest of fortunes,” he added.

Bombshell announcement: Cavill revealed he had been fired from his role as Superman amid a massive shakeup at Warner Bros. DC Films that has also seen the ax fall on Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman 3

The actor addressed “those who have stood by me over the years,” adding, “we can cry a little,” before addressing the future of the franchise.

‘But then we must remember… Superman is still around. Everything he stands for still exists, and the examples he gives us are still there!’ Cavill said.

‘Everything he stands for still exists, and the examples he gives us are still there! My turn to wear the cape has passed, but what Superman represents will never pass. It’s been a fun ride with all of you, onward and upward!’ Cavill concluded.

Lead Role: Cavill starred in the Netflix fantasy series for three seasons.

Fans have now been searching Cavill to play another iconic role: James Bond. Cavill previously revealed that he was in contention for the role in 2005, but lost out to Daniel Craig.

“But this means that Henry Cavill can finally play James Bond, right,” one Twitter user posted.

“So about that James Bond vacancy,” one tweeted.

“Maybe if they announce Henry Cavill as James Bond we can still correct this mistake,” another commented.

‘Henry Cavill would be the perfect James Bond. That’s it,” posted another.

Shaken, not stirred: Fans have now been looking to Cavill to play another iconic role: James Bond