Meet the cast of The Witcher season 3 on Netflix
Henry Cavill is back for one last turn as Geralt of Rivia.
The Witcher is back! The final episodes of season 3 land on Netflix this week and fans can't wait to see where they leave our beloved characters.
Things got off to a thrilling start last month as Geralt of Rivia (Henry Cavill) teamed up with Yennefer (Anya Chalotra) to protect Ciri (Freya Allan) against bounty hunters looking for a considerable payday.
But the toughest part of their journey is yet to come, with Geralt warning in the season 3 part 2 trailer that they'll soon be faced with "everything we feared".
The Witcher has enlisted a large ensemble cast to populate its vast fantasy universe, but the biggest name is soon to vanish as Cavill takes an early retirement from the title role.
The announcement shocked the entertainment industry, with some fans remaining unconvinced about Liam Hemsworth as the choice of replacement – but it's important to note we're yet to actually see him in the role.
In an interview with RadioTimes.com, The Witcher cast members said they were surprised by Cavill's abrupt exit, but wished to focus attention to the hard work that everyone puts into the show.
Read on for everything you need to know about the cast of The Witcher season 3 on Netflix.
The Witcher season 3 cast
Here are the main cast members and characters in The Witcher. Read on below for more info about who they are and where you've seen the actors before.
- Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia
- Anya Chalotra as Yennefer of Vengerberg
- Freya Allan as Princess Cirilla of Cintra
- Joey Batey as Jaskier
- MyAnna Buring as Tissaia
- Tom Canton as Filavandrel
- Jeremy Crawford as Yarpen Zigrin
- Eamon Farren as Cahir
- Mahesh Jadu as Vilgefortz
- Terence Maynard as Artorius
- Lars Mikkelsen as Stregobor
- Mimî M Khayisa as Fringilla
- Royce Pierreson as Istredd
- Wilson Mbomio as Dara
- Anna Shaffer as Triss Merigold
- Therica Wilson-Read as Sabrina
- Cassie Clare as Philippa Eilhart
- Mecia Simson as Francesca
- Graham McTavish as Sigismund Dijkstra
- Simon Callow as Codringher
- Liz Carr as Fenn
- Ed Birch as King Vizimir of Redania
- Kaine Zajaz as Gage
- Robbie Amell as Gallatin
- Meng’er Zhang as Milva
- Hugh Skinner as Prince Radovid
- Christelle Elwin as Mistle
Henry Cavill plays Geralt of Rivia
Who is Geralt of Rivia? Geralt is a seasoned monster-slayer-for-hire who trained at Kaer Morhen under Vesemir from a young age and was mutated with a special serum to become a full witcher. He’s a vicious fighter who is tied to Princess Cirilla thanks to invoking the Law of Surprise when he saved her father Duny during one of the season 1 flashbacks.
Where have I seen Henry Cavill? Cavill is, of course, best known for his role as Superman in the DCEU, while he has also starred in films such as Enola Holmes, Mission: Impossible - Fallout, The Man from UNCLE and Stardust. He is also known for playing Charles Brandon in The Tudors.
Anya Chalotra plays Yennefer of Vengerberg
Who is Yennefer of Vengerberg? Yennefer started out life as a downtrodden girl with a curved spine and partial facial paralysis, but after she accidentally portalled herself to the mage academy, Aretuza, she learned to hone her magical abilities under Tissaia’s teachings. She is now one of the most powerful mages in the Continent.
Where have I seen Anya Chalotra? Chalotra has appeared in series including The Cipher, The ABC Murders, Wanderlust and animated show Sherwood.
Joey Batey plays Jaskier
Who is Jaskier? Jaskier is the lovable bard who meets Geralt in a tavern after getting booed by the audience. He has wound up traveling with Geralt during some of his quests to kill various monsters in the world so that he can improve the witcher’s public image with his songs.
Where have I seen Joey Batey? Batey has appeared in series such as Whitechapel, Strike, The War of the Worlds and Lucky Man, and also appeared as Jaskier in spin-off series The Witcher: Blood Origin.
Freya Allan plays Princess Cirilla of Cintra
Who is Princess Cirilla of Cintra? Cirilla, or Ciri, is Queen Calanthe’s granddaughter and the only princess of Cintra. She’s wanted by everyone because of her royal status, and has mystical abilities that she can’t control properly.
Where have I seen Freya Allan? Allan has appeared in The War of the Worlds, The Third Day and Gunpowder Milkshake.
MyAnna Buring plays Tissaia
Who is Tissaia? Tissaia is one of the mages at the Aretuza academy. She taught Yennefer how to use her abilities.
Where have I seen MyAnna Buring? Buring has appeared in series including Doctor Who, Downton Abbey, Ripper Street, In the Dark, One Night, The Salisbury Poisonings and The Responder. She is also known for appearing in the Christmas special Count Magnus and films such as Lesbian Vampire Killers, Official Secrets and The Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn parts 1 and 2.
Tom Canton plays Filavandrel
Who is Filavandrel? Filavandrel used to be King of the Elves, but he led his people into the caves after they were forced out of their homes.
Where have I seen Tom Canton? Canton has appeared in series including Death Comes to Pemberley, The Good Karma Hospital, Endeavour, Truth Seekers and Bloods, while he also voiced Filavandrel in animated film The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf.
Eamon Farren plays Cahir
Who is Cahir? Cahir is the leader of the Nilfgaardian army. Cahir is extremely loyal to Nilfgaard and is determined to capture Ciri.
Where have I seen Eamon Farren? Farren is known for appearing in films such as Winchester and The Dig and in series including The ABC Murders and Twin Peaks: The Return.
Mahesh Jadu plays Vilgefortz
Who is Vilgefortz? Vilgefortz is one of the sorcerers from the Brotherhood of Sorcerers.
Where have I seen Mahesh Jadu? Jadu is best-known for playing Doug in Neighbours, while he has also appeared in Marco Polo and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.
Terence Maynard plays Artorius
Who is Artorius? Artorius is a mage in the Brotherhood of Sorcerers who is also Fringilla’s uncle.
Where have I seen Terence Maynard? Maynard is known for playing Tony in Coronation Street and for appearing in series such as Dream Team, Silent Witness, Young Dracula, Holby City, The Sarah Jane Adventures, Merlin, Spy, Grantchester, Death in Paradise, Time, Sherwood and Ridley. He has also featured in films including Edge of Tomorrow.
Jeremy Crawford plays Yarpen Zigrin
Who is Yarpen Zigrin? Yarpen is a a dwarven warrior, who is an adventurer and dragon-hunter.
Where have I seen Jeremy Crawford? Crawford has appeared in series including Anne with an E, Titans and Man Seeking Woman.
Lars Mikkelsen plays Stregobor
Who is Stregobor? Stregobor is a member of the Brotherhood of Sorcerers.
Where have I seen Lars Mikkelsen? Brother of Mads, Lars Mikkelsen has appeared in series including Borgen, Sherlock, House of Cards and Devils. He also voiced Grand Admiral Thrawn in Star Wars Rebels, and will take on the role in live-action in Ahsoka.
Mimî M Khayisa plays Fringilla
Who is Fringilla? Fringilla is a powerful Nilfgaardian sorceress who studied at Aretuza alongside Yennefer.
Where have I seen Mimî M Khayisa? Khayisa has appeared in series including Doctor Who, Yonderland, In the Long Run and Mr Selfridge. She has also had roles in films including Cinderella, The Legend of Tarzan, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and Catherine Called Birdy.
Royce Pierreson plays Istredd
Who is Istredd? Istredd is a sorcerer in the Brotherhood of Sorcerers who had a romantic relationship with Yennefer.
Where have I seen Royce Pierreson? Pierreson has appeared in series including Death in Paradise, Our Girl, Line of Duty, Wanderlust and The Irregulars, as well as in the film Judy and one-off TV special I Am Ruth.
Wilson Mbomio plays Dara
Who is Dara? Dara is a teenage elf who was on the run from the Nilfgaardian soldiers in season 1. Ciri’s grandmother ordered the death of his family.
Where have I seen Wilson Mbomio? Mbomio has appeared in the films Pan and The Favourite and series including Dickensian, Jamillah and Aladdin and Hunter Street.
Anna Shaffer plays Triss Merigold
Who is Triss Merigold? Triss is a sorceress who first met Geralt when she asked for his help in saving the Princess of Temeria.
Where have I seen Anna Shaffer? Shaffer is best-known for playing Ruby in Hollyoaks and Romilda Vane in the Harry Potter film series. She has also appeared in Cuckoo, Zapped and the Doctor Who spin-off, Class.
Therica Wilson-Read plays Sabrina
Who is Sabrina Glevissig? Sabrina is a sorceress and a member of the Brotherhood of Sorcerers.
Where have I seen Therica Wilson-Read? Wilson-Read has appeared in the films Tony and Profile and the series Young Wallander.
Cassie Clare plays Philippa Eilhart
Who is Philippa Eilhart? Philippa is a sorceress and Sigismund Dijkstra's advisor. She has the ability to turn into an owl.
Where have I seen Cassie Clare? Clare has appeared in series including Endeavour, Delicious, Grace and The Sandman, and in the films Beauty and the Beast and Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again!.
Mecia Simson plays Francesca Findabair
Who is Francesca Findabair? Francesca is an elven sorceress who becomes Queen of the Free Elves and has an uneasy alliance with Fringilla.
Where have I seen Mecia Simson? Simson has previously appeared in the series Brave New World.
Graham McTavish plays Sigismund Dijkstra
Who is Sigismund Dijkstra? Sigismund is the head of Redanian Intelligence and a professional spymaster.
Where have I seen Graham McTavish? McTavish is known for his voice work on video games and for playing roles such as Dwalin in The Hobbit trilogy, The Saint of Killers in Preacher, King Atlan in Aquaman, Father Kinley in Lucifer, Ser Harrold Westerling in House of the Dragon and both Dougal and Buck MacKenzie in Outlander. He has also appeared in Blood Red Sky, Creed and many other series and films.
Simon Callow plays Codringher
Who is Codringher? Codringher is the face of the detective agency Codringher and Fenn. He’s particularly skilled at finding out information from a network of contacts.
Where have I seen Simon Callow? Callow is known for his roles in films such as A Room with a View, Amadeus, Four Weddings and a Funeral and The Phantom of the Opera. He is also known for playing Charles Dickens in Doctor Who and for appearing in series including The Cleaner, Inside No. 9, Hawkeye, Death in Paradise, Outlander, The Sarah Jane Adventures and many more.
Liz Carr plays Fenn
Who is Fenn? Fenn is the other half of the detective agency Codringher and Fenn. She mainly manages the research part of the duo’s work.
Where have I seen Liz Carr? Carr is best-known for her role as Clarissa in Silent Witness, while she has also appeared in Then Barbara Met Alan, This is Going to Hurt, Devs, The OA and Les Misérables.
Ed Birch plays King Vizimir of Redania
Who is King Vizimir of Redania? Vizimir is the the king of Redania.
Where have I seen Ed Birch? Birch has appeared in films including Their Finest, Red Joan, Wonder Woman 1984, Cruella and Gunpowder Milkshake, as well as series including The Singapore Grip, The Last Kingdom, Utopia and The Bletchley Circle.
Kaine Zajaz plays Gage
Who is Gage? Gage is Francesca's brother.
Where have I seen Kaine Zajaz? Zajaz is known for his roles in series including The Bastard Son & the Devil Himself, Our Girl, Hang Ups and Raised by Wolves, and in films such as Cherry and Kindling.
Robbie Amell plays Gallatin
Who is Gallatin? Gallatin leads an army of guerrilla Scoia’tael fighting on behalf of Nilfgaard. He is unafraid to speak his truth and his loyalty to his people ultimately leads him on a collision course with Francesca.
Where have I seen Robbie Amell? Cousin of Stephen, Robbie Amell has starred in series including Upload, The Flash, A Series of Unfortunate Events, The Tomorrow People, True Jackson VP and How I Met Your Mother, and in films including Cheaper by the Dozen 2 and Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City.
Meng'er Zhang plays Milva
Who is Milva? Milva is a human adopted by the dryads of Brokilon Forest, and a fierce and talented huntress.
Where have I seen Meng'er Zhang? Zhang previously appeared as Xialing in Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
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Hugh Skinner plays Prince Radovid
Who is Prince Radovid? Radovid is a royal playboy and younger brother to King Vizimir, who finds himself suddenly a man on the inside of the Redanian Intelligence.
Where have I seen Hugh Skinner? Skinner has appeared in series including Poldark, W1A, Harlots, Fleabag and The Windsors, and in films including The Invitation, Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again!.
Christelle Elwin plays Mistle
Who is Mistle? Mistle is a member of The Rats, a gang of misfit teenagers who steal from the rich and give to themselves - and sometimes the poor.
Where have I seen Christelle Elwin? Elwin has previously appeared in The Bastard Son & the Devil Himself, Death in Paradise and Bloods.
The Witcher season 3 volume 1 will be available to stream on Netflix from 29th June. You can sign up for Netflix from £4.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
