The Witcher 3 is set to release on November 15th, 2016. This information was recently released by CD Projekt RED and it seems that the game will have a lot of new content added to it. The game is said to be much more action-packed than the previous two installments and will also feature a new story mode.
What’s next? We left Geralt and company last year, when their world was shaken by Kaer Morhen’s intrusion, which saw many interested parties close in on Ciri. We have a plan of action thanks to Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, showrunner for The Witcher season 3.
There’s also speculation about a release window and the first official synopsis of Netflix. Henry Cavill has also been quoted. Scroll down to see our complete guide to The Witcher season 3!
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The Witcher season 3 story: What’s next? And which books will you adapt?
Netflix has published a plot summary for The Witcher season 3. It reads: “As monarchs and mages of the Continent try to capture her, Geralt takes Ciriof Cintra into hiding, determined protect his newly reunited familia against those who threaten its destruction.” Yennefer, who is entrusted with Ciri’s magical training, leads them to Aretuza where they hope to learn more about the girl’s untapped abilities. Instead, they find themselves in a battleground of political corruption, dark magic and treachery. Or they risk losing their love forever.
The Witcher season 3 story will continue from the second season. Nilfgaard and Redania are all trying to capture or kill the Lion Cub of Cintra. Francesca, along with the rest of the elves, has Ciri in their sights. She is currently under the protection Geralt and Yennefer. These factions and warring parties will be almost certain to drive the next season.
Betrayal could also be the theme of The Witcher season 3. While Aretuza and its mages seem divided about who they should serve as a group, Jaskier is still in the hands of Dijkstra or Redania. This is bad news for Geralt and Yennefer.
The Wild Hunt was also present during season 2’s finale, when Geralt, Ciri and Yennefer were temporarily teleported into another realm. Although they may be the show’s villains in endgame, they could still appear in the next season.
Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, showrunner, has announced on Twitter (opens in new tab) that the next season will adapt Andrzej Sapkowski’s ‘Time of Contempt. The first season was based on aspects of The Last Wish. The second focused on A Grain of Truth, and most of A Blood of Elves. This is not a spoiler-laden episode, as the show does want to take some aspects from the source material. However, you can expect Geralt to fight in one of his most violent scenes and Ciri’s adventure with the Rats. You can continue the story by reading our The Witcher books guide.
Season 3 will have multiple timelines, but what about season 2? Hissrich stated that the story we tell is what guides our seasons. Structure is a great example. Season 2 was the last season that had non-linear storylines. We chose a linear approach that allowed us to explore different aspects of flashbacks and visions. This was a great way to experiment with other elements, such as flashbacks or visions. Season 3 is great, I think. It is based on “The Time of Contempt”, which I find to be a very adaptable book. There is tons of action and tons of amazing things when you get to them. We’re letting this guide our storytelling. For example, Season 3 takes place in a very short time frame. It doesn’t take much time to pass, and it doesn’t have to.
Season 3 details: Henry Cavill, Geralt actor (opens in new tab ) stated that there is “a chance to explore [the Nenneke] relationship a bit further.” It’s a pleasure to work with the Witchers again… but it’s all about making sure the story is told without any distractions [from the books].
Cavill stated that Geralt’s complicated relationship with Yennefer will “really take some work, nuance, and complexity” to resolve.
Hissrich also teased vague hints on the Unlocked Show and offered a deeper dive into Vilgefortz’s secret history, connections with Lara Dorren and a greater look at the kingdom Redania.
“We’re going into the suspense… How and when are our characters going figure it out?” Hissrich suggested that Emhyr/Duny had a “new partner” for season 3. His search for Ciri, his daughter, will be the core of season 3’s narrative tensions.
Steve Gaub, executive producer, has given a tease about the next season’s scope and a picture of an interior set. He wrote, “We certainly won’t go smaller in season three.” Next season is going to be even bigger than before.
It seems that The Witcher season 3 won’t be the end. Stephen Surjik is a key director of the show and said Brigade Radio (opens in new tab): “The producers and writers mapped season 4. Yes. Although I don’t know if they are mapping it, they did tell me they were. Although it has not been officially confirmed, it is a positive sign that there will be more.
Release date for The Witcher season 3 could be 2023
The Witcher season 3 release date is yet to be announced. The Witcher, and The Witcher HTML2_ were available on Netflix in December 2019, and 2021, respectively. It’s likely that Geralt will be returning to live-action in 2023, as prequel Blood Origin was confirmed for a 2022 release window.
The production of the second season, which was halted due to COVID shutdowns as well as an injury to Henry Cavill, began in February 2020. It lasted until April 2021. The first season, which ran from October 2018 to May 2019 and was launched seven months later in December 2019, was much more consistent in its production schedule.
Filming has now officially begun. A report from Redanian intelligence(opens in a new tab) states that the latest installment will be filmed in Italy, Slovenia and Croatia.
Cast of The Witcher season 3
The Witcher season 3 cast will feature Geralt ( Henry Cavill), Ciri( Freya Allen) and Yennefer’s ( Anya Chaotra).
We can expect Vesemir (Kim Bodnia), Lambert, and Coen (Yasen Tour) to appear in season 3 after the finale.
Jaskier (Joey Batey), Fringilla, (Mimi Ndiweni), Cahir(Eamon Farren), Filavandrel [Tom Canton], Triss (Anna Shaffer), Triss (“Anna Shaffer”), Tissaia” (MyAnna Buring), Dara (“Wilson Mbomio”), Istredd (“Royce Pierreson”) and Vilgefortz “Mahesh Jadu) and Stregobor” (Lars Mikkelsen)
A few characters from the second season were also introduced and are expected to make a comeback. These include Phillipa (Cassie Clare), Dijkstra (Graham McTavish), Rience (Chris Fulton), Lydia (Aisha Fabian Ross). Let’s not forget Duny’s reemergence, now known by Nilfgaardian Emhyr (Bart Edwards).
Hissrich also stated to GamesRadar+, Codringher (Simon Callow), and Fenn(Lizz Carr), that they would be returning for the third season.
The cast also includes four new actors . ShangChi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ Meng’er Zhang will portray Milva, “a human adopted from the dryads of Brokilon forest.” She is also described as a “fierce, talented huntress”.
Robbie Amell plays Gallatin’s “born fighter”. He leads an army of guerrilla Scoia’tael fighting for Nilfgaard.
Hugh Skinner, Radovid is a royal playboy and younger brother of King Vizimir. “Suddenly, he finds himself a man inside the Redanian Intelligence.”
Christelle Elwin portrays Mistle, a member the Rats. They are “a group of misfit teenagers that steal from the wealthy and give to themselves, and sometimes the poor.”
Adjoa Andoh plays Nenneke and doesn’t know when they will be back. Adjoa Andoh plays Nenneke. We’ll see,” Andoh said to Radio Times (opens in new tab).. The books are huge. They’ve taken the stories in so many different directions. Nenneke appears in the books often. It all depends on what they are going to do with it, but you know, this version.
When can we expect The Witcher season 3 trailer?
It won’t be for long. The Witcher’s forthcoming season was first seen in July, five years before its December release date. We need to know when season 3 will be released in order to get more information. Once you have that information, look out for a trailer about 4-6 months prior to release. This could be at a ComicCon or Netflix streaming event.
To tide you over, here are some photos from location scouting. These photos are available below.
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