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Laurence Fishburne was on the set of The Witcher for the first time when he filmed scenes with co-star Liam Hemsworth in North Wales.
The Matrix star, 63, announced earlier this year that he had joined the Netflix series and would play Regis, a hairdresser-surgeon with a dark and uncertain past.
Laurence wore a long cape over an outfit with gold buckles for his role in the fantasy drama, as well as a quirky gray wig.
Meanwhile Chris, who replace Henry CavilI played as the protagonist Geralt of Rivia in 2022, his character’s infamous black costume and wavy blonde hairpiece.
The pair braved the cold weather and wind as they filmed scenes on a wooden boat moored on a lake.
Laurence Fishburne, 63, (R) was on the set of The Witcher for the first time as he filmed scenes with co-star Liam Hemsworth, 34 (L) in North Wales
The Matrix star announced earlier this year that he had joined the Netflix series and would play Regis, a hairdresser-surgeon with a dark and uncertain past
Laurence wore a long cape over an outfit with gold buckles for his role in the fantasy drama, as well as a quirky gray wig (right, pictured earlier this month)
When news of his casting in the fourth series was announced, Laurence said: “I am very excited to be joining the cast and look forward to exploring the wonderful world of The Witcher.”
Best known for his roles in The Matrix franchise, he was also nominated for an Oscar for his role as Tina Turner’s abusive husband Ike in 1993’s What’s Love Got to Do with It.
The Witcher is based on the book series of the same name by Andrzej Sapkowski.
The show centers on Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter by nature, as he attempts to bring peace to the land while navigating his complex relationships with Crown Princess Cirilla of Cintra and sorceress Yennefer of Vengerberg.
Liam’s initial replacement of Henry in the film initially proved unpopular among die-hard viewers.
Netflix revealed earlier this year that Liam would see the show through to the end after announcing it would end with the upcoming season five.
Although Henry’s unexpected recasting was met with skepticism by fans, the show’s producers have pulled out all the stops to ensure Hemsworth’s introduction as Geralt of Rivia is as seamless as possible.
And a shooting schedule earlier this year suggested their latest attempt to cover up the cracks included revisiting Henry’s legendary season three fight scenes with the feared wizard Vilgefortz of Roggeveen.
Meanwhile, Chris donned the infamous black costume and wavy blonde hairpiece of his character Geralt of Rivia
The pair braved the cold weather and wind as they filmed scenes on a wooden boat moored on a lake
They were joined by fellow co-stars for the outdoor scenes
When news of his casting in the fourth series was announced, Laurence said: ‘I’m very excited to be joining the cast and look forward to exploring the wonderful world of The Witcher.’
Chris (L) replaced Henry Cavill (R) as protagonist Geralt of Rivia in 2022
Liam’s recasting as the lead initially proved unpopular among die-hard viewers
Netflix revealed earlier this year that the Australian actor would see the show through to the end after announcing it would end with the upcoming season five.
The Witcher is based on the book series of the same name by Andrzej Sapkowski
Laurence is best known for his roles in The Matrix franchise (pictured). He was also nominated for an Oscar for his role as Tina Turner’s abusive husband Ike in 1993’s What’s Love Got to Do with It.
Geralt was severely injured by Vilgefortz in a battle at the beach during the attack on Stygga, a scene that appeared to have been recreated for a possible flashback scene from season four.
Liam was joined by Vilgefortz actor Mahesh Jadu for a fight scene on a closed off part of the Devon coastline, while his stunt double Joel Adrien waited to be called into action.
It’s thought that the scenes could be a flashback to the moment from earlier in the series, or that the new season could pick up right where the last one left off.
The Australian actor wrote at the time that he was “over the moon about the opportunity to play” the famous monster hunter.
“I am honored that he hands me the reins and allows me to take up the swords of the White Wolf for the next chapter of his adventure,” he wrote of Cavill.
So far, no release date has been announced for season four of The Witcher, although it is believed it will hit the screens sometime in 2025.