Exciting developments have unfolded for avid followers of the The Witcher franchise in recent weeks. At The Game Awards 2024, held in December, CD Projekt Red made a significant announcement by unveiling a cinematic trailer for The Witcher 4, confirming that Ciri will take center stage as the lead protagonist—marking a departure from the long-standing character Geralt of Rivia. Furthermore, late last month, the studio revealed plans for a concert tour in Europe to commemorate the 10th anniversary of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, with tickets available for purchase on the official Witcher website for events scheduled in 2025.
While fans eagerly await the release of The Witcher 4 and the concert, there are other attractions to keep them entertained. Netflix recently announced that its acclaimed Witcher television series will return for a fourth season later this year, featuring Liam Hemsworth stepping into the role of Geralt, replacing Henry Cavill. Adding to the excitement, Netflix is also set to release a new animated movie titled The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep, which is just days away from its debut.
Netflix to Launch The Witcher Movie Soon
The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep – An Animated Adaptation
Announced during Netflix’s Geeked Week in late 2023, The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep marks the second animated film in the Witcher franchise, following the critically acclaimed The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf released in 2021. This new film is set within the same universe as the Netflix series but exists on a different timeline from both the video games and the original books. The animation style draws inspiration from Japanese anime, while being crafted by South Korean studio Mir, known for their collaboration on various Western animation projects.
In a notable change from its predecessor, which was set years prior to the Netflix series, Sirens of the Deep takes place between the fifth and sixth episodes of the show. Based on the 1992 short story “A Little Sacrifice, ”this film follows Geralt of Rivia as he investigates peculiar attacks in a coastal village within the princedom of Bremervoord. What begins as a standard monster-hunting contract soon escalates into a race against time, forcing Geralt to unravel the mystery before conflict erupts between the merpeople and the human residents.
Returning Voice Talent in Sirens of the Deep
The voice cast for The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep includes some familiar names, notably Anya Chalotra reprising her role as Yennefer of Vengerberg from the live-action series. However, Geralt of Rivia will not be voiced by either Henry Cavill or Liam Hemsworth; instead, Doug Cockle, who provided the voice for Geralt in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, will return to this iconic role. This marks the first time Doug has voiced Geralt since 2019, following his appearance in the fighting game Soulcalibur 6.
Although there is no direct connection to CD Projekt Red’s video games, the film’s familiarity with these characters may draw interest from gamers. Cockle’s portrayal of Geralt was met with widespread acclaim in the game, and his performance in this animated feature is expected to be received similarly. Fans can look forward to experiencing his interpretation of Geralt when The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep premieres on February 11, 2025.
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