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Liam Hemsworth has announced that he will replace Henry Cavill in his lead role as Geralt of Rivia in the fantasy drama The Witcher ahead of the series’ fourth season.
In a new Instagram post, the Australian heartthrob, 32, revealed that he was “over the moon at the opportunity to” play the lead character of the TV show’s monster hunter.
“I am honored that he is giving me the reins and allowing me to pick up the swords of the White Wolf for the next chapter of his adventure,” added the Hunger Games actor.
Takeover: Liam Hemsworth has announced that he will replace Henry Cavill in his lead role as Geralt of Rivia in the fantasy drama The Witcher ahead of the series’ fourth season
He concluded: ‘Henry, I have been a fan of yours for years and was inspired by what you brought to this beloved character. I may have some big boots to fill, but I’m really excited to enter the world of The Witcher.”
Cavill also took to social media to share some news “from The Continent” about the end of his time on the program.
“My journey as Geralt of Rivia is filled with monsters as well as adventures, and alas, I’ll be laying down my locket and my swords for Season 4,” he began.
Replacing the lead role: In a new Instagram post, the Australian heartthrob, 32, revealed that he was ‘over the moon at the opportunity to play’ the lead character of the TV show’s monster hunter
Say goodbye: Cavill also took to social media to share news ‘from The Continent’ about the end of his time on the program
The Man of Steel actor went on to explain that he is passing the torch to Hemsworth, who will “take on the mantle of the White Wolf.”
“As with the greatest literary characters, I pass the torch with reverence for the time I’ve spent embodying Geralt and the enthusiasm to see Liam’s take on this most fascinating and nuanced man,” Cavill concluded. “Liam, good lord, this character has such a wonderful depth to him, love to dive in and see what you can find.”
Hemsworth recently made headlines for taking on a much older appearance in his new movie, Poker Face.
Major Transformation: Hemsworth recently made headlines for taking on a much older appearance in his new movie, Poker Face
Promotional footage from Stan’s new original movie shows the hunk with slicked back gray hair.
Miley Cyrus’ ex-husband also has a bushy salt and pepper beard, which makes him look a lot older than he is 32 years old.
Australian streaming service Stan has revealed that Russell Crowe’s anticipated thriller Poker Face will premiere next month.
The film, directed by and starring Crowe, will premiere on November 22.
Liam is pictured here with a more youthful and fresh look
Promotional footage from Stan’s new original film shows the Australian actor wearing a bushy beard that makes him look much older than he is
For a long time, fans may have trouble recognizing Liam after his incredible transformation in the movie
Other stars include rapper RZA, Aden Young (Rectify), Steve Bastoni (Fires), Daniel MacPherson (Neighbours), Brooke Satchwell (upcoming Stan Original Series Black Snow), Paul Tassone (The Code), Matt Nable (upcoming Stan Original Film Transfusion, The Dry), Benedict Hardie (Joe vs. Carole), Jacqueline McKenzie (Stan Original Series Bloom), and Molly Grace (Savage River).
Liam’s sister-in-law Elsa Pataky (Fast and Furious franchise) and Jack Thompson (High Ground) will also appear in the film.
Crowe is ready to direct and star in the high-octane outing set in the glamorous world of high-stakes poker.
The film was shot at Fox Studios and at a number of New South Wales landmarks, including the $100 million Crown Residence penthouse in Barangaroo. Crowe and Hemsworth are pictured with other cast members in a promotional video
The film was shot at Fox Studios and at a number of New South Wales landmarks, including the $100 million Crown Residence penthouse in Barangaroo and the Kiama coastline.
It marks Crowe’s second directorial outing after his 2014 AACTA Award-winning The Water Diviner.
In a statement obtained by Daily Mail Australia, Crowe said: ‘This was a pretty extreme project for me, it got on my radar very quickly.