'The Witcher' Filming Might Include Poland
4/8/2019 9:05 pm
Rumor has it that production for Netflix’s upcoming series “The Witcher,” is adding another filming location to the list. While initially starting in Budapest, the crew recently wrapped up scenes on the Spain’s beautiful Canary Islands, and is now thought to be setting up in Poland.
While it is unknown where and what exactly will be filmed in Poland, showrunner Lauren Hissrich recently posted an image from the airplane window. Should she be flying to Poland, it would be likely to oversee important scenes, also- the author of the book series, Andrzej Sapkowski, originates from Poland. It wouldn’t be too hard to imagine him visiting filming locations and giving guidance along the way.
Lauren is not the only one working hard. Henry Cavill recently posted a pic from a gym in Budapest. While it’s not exactly Kaer Morhen, it seems he is taking his training seriously!
What do you think of Poland as a filming location? Any guesses as to what storylines might be filmed there? Let us know in the comments below or in our forums!
Steve Wall Cast as Boholt
3/29/2019 9:19 pm
The cast of “The Witcher,” has another addition to the list. Steve Wall has confirmed through his Instagram that he will be playing the role of Boholt. Wall is best known for his role of Einar on “The Vikings.”
Boholt in both the books and the game, is the leader of the Cinfrid Reavers. They are skilled mercenaries who excel in exterminating everything from a forktail to ferocious dragons.
What do you think of the Wall being cast? Let us know in the comments below or in our forums!
You Won’t Find GoT Actors taking a Witcher Contract
3/24/2019 11:06 pm
Game of Thrones has cemented itself in the entertainment industry as one of the most successful television series to have ever been created- it earned the rank of the most pirated show in 2017, and had many beloved actors have made their mark on Game of Thrones- including Jason Momoa and Emilia Clarke.
The one drawback to being involved with Game of Thrones? Don’t even think of being in another fantasy show for quite some time. As reported by Digital Spy, in a panel at MCM Comic Con Birmingham, actor Ian Beattie discussed an audition that did not pan out:
“It’s based on a video game, and I can’t remember if Amazon or Netflix was doing it, but at the bottom of the casting call: No Game of Thrones actors.”
“It isn’t out yet. It’s being made, I think, as we speak. So they obviously don’t want any crossover whatsoever, which is fair enough.”
With the final season of “Game of Thrones” airing this year, and Netflix currently filming “The Witcher,” it’s hard not to see the correlation in what Beattie was inferring to. Netflix is going up against a heavy hitter, and the network has been sparing no expense in the creation of the episodes.
Was he speaking about “The Witcher?” The shoe certainly fits, and it is reasonable to assume that Sophie Holland Casting, who was in charge of the lineup, would want to disassociate themselves with GoT branding.
What are your thoughts? Would actors from GoT benefit the show or hinder it? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below or in our forums!
Could a Hurdy-Gurdy and a Composer be Involved with 'The Witcher?'
3/10/2019 4:04 pm
Art Credit: The Blind Hurdy-Gurdy Player, artist unknown. A collection from the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.
Those that have played the games, especially the Witcher 3, can attest to the loving details implemented within various aspects of world building. CDK Red Projekt’s Witcher 3 won the dozens of “Game of the Year” awards in 2015, including awards for original music.
For Netflix to compete with the big-game fantasy giants such as HBO’s "Game of Thrones," finding the right composer is key. The world created by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski pulls from fantasy as well as Slavic roots- and finding a composer to align with this style is vital.
It may sound like a no-brainer to bring in the composers for the game, but doing so could muddy the identity between game and television series. As of right now, Netflix has not confirmed a composer for the show.
Yesterday, famous composer Bear McCreary posted about “gathering new instruments for a creepy new project.” In the pictures is what looks to be a Hurdy-Gurdy, an instrument used since the Medieval Era that has been used in Slavic music for centuries.
The instrument is also used for the soundtrack in the games. You can hear about the creation process and the instruments (including the Hurdy-Gurdy) in the video here.
If the name Bear McCreary sounds familiar, it might be because he has been the composer for series such as “Outlander,” “Black Sails,” and “Battlestar Galactica.” Could he be working on the ‘The Witcher’ television series as well? Time will tell, but what we can confirm is that he indeed plays the Hurdy-Gurdy and have an extensive list of songs in his resume.
What do you think of the possibility of McCreary influencing the music of the television series? Is there someone else you were hoping for? Let us know in the comments below or in our forums!
Lucas Englander and Gaia Mondadori Roles Revealed
3/2/2019 12:55 pm
Ever since the news of Freya Allan being cast as Ciri, fans have kept a close eye on who would be cast as Pavetta- Ciri’s mother. Most have guessed that Gaia Mondadori, who was cast in an unknown role, would be Pavetta.
The side-by-side images of the two actresses bear a striking resemblance, and the theories are correct! In Gaia Mondadori’s CV, she is credited as playing Pavetta in “The Witcher.” You can see her CV file here.
Another role that has been confirmed is Chireadan, played by Lucas Englander. Chireadan is an elf that secretly fell in love with Yennefer- despite humans being an unusual choice for most elves. You can see Englander’s CV file here.
With this news, it solidifies the fact that the short stories “A Question of Price” and “The Last Wish” will appear in the series release later in 2019.
What do you think of the latest confirmations? Which episode are you excited to see? Let us know in the comments below or in our forum!