Chain Magician is one of the platform’s biggest hits that debuted on Netflix in 2019. Season 2 was released in December 2021 and the fans are eagerly waiting for the next one.
Some of the plot’s curiosities are that the series originated as a fantasy franchise based on Andrzej Sapkowski’s stories set in Poland in the 1980s.
But in the year In 2007, when the magical game studio CD Projekt Red adapted his work into a PC RPG, it became even more famous in the gaming universe, even becoming a cult.
The games were so successful that they won awards, Assassin of Kings (2012) and Wild Hunt (2015), winning Game of the Year with over 40 million copies.
On TV, the series was created by Lauren Schmidt Hissrich and stars British actor Henry Cavill (Superman) as Geralt of Riviastar in addition to Nefer (Anya Chalotra) and Soria (Freya Allen).
“Geralt the Mutant is a hunter from Rivia, struggling to find his place in a world where humans are often more cruel than wild creatures,” reads the official synopsis.
The Witch (Description/Netflix)
Check out 3 facts to know more about The Witcher
1- Isn’t the wizard based on games or books?
Even with the success of the award-winning games that preceded the series, the product wasn’t as focused on the game as many fans thought.
The Witcher is based on Andrzej Sapkowski’s stories, which resulted in The Witcher. Another inspiration for the product, revealed by showrunner Lauren, is that it’s based on the movie. Christopher Nola, Dunkirk.
Yennefer (Anya Chalotra) in The Witcher (Breeding)
2- How was the choice and Henry Cavill for the leading role?
There is nothing better than a fan to play Geralt. Yes, the 39-year-old actor is a huge fan of The Witcher and has been ever since he played the game.
“Sports is my passion. I hope they turn this story into a series or movie one day.
And when Cavill found out that Netflix would produce the series, he soon called his agent, expressing his interest in the role. He had to clear around 200 challenging tests which the role required and he managed to get ahead of the other candidates.
Henry Cavill as Geralt in The Witcher (Draw/Netflix)
3- Where was the first and second season filmed?
One of the highlights of the series is the beautiful set pieces that blend real locations with CGI editing. Most of the filming took place in Eastern European countries.
The first season was filmed in Australia, Poland, Hungary and Slovakia. Season 2 featured beautiful locations in England such as the ruins in the north of England known as Falls Abbey and other locations in the UK.
Siri (Freya Allen) in The Witcher (Reproduction)
