Renowned Hollywood actor Lawrence Fishburne is set to join the cast of the fourth season of the popular series ‘The Witcher.’ Fishburne will be portraying the character Regis, introduced in ‘The Witcher’ novel ‘Baptism of Fire’ as “a world-wise Barber-surgeon with a mysterious past who joins Geralt on his journey.”
This latest addition to the Season 4 lineup comes after the announcement that Liam Hemsworth will be taking on the lead role of Geralt, succeeding Henry Cavill. The cast also includes Anya Chalotra, Freya Allan, and Joey Batey. Season 4 production is scheduled to commence in the upcoming spring.
Expressing his enthusiasm, Fishburne stated, “I’m very excited to be joining the cast and look forward to exploring the wondrous world of ‘The Witcher.'” Lawrence Fishburne is well-known for his roles in films such as ‘The Matrix,’ ‘John Wick,’ and ‘Boyz n the Hood.’ He received an Oscar nomination in 1994 for best actor for his performance in ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It.’
The official synopsis for Season 4 of ‘The Witcher’ reveals a storyline set in the aftermath of season three’s transformative events. The new season follows Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri as they navigate a war-torn Continent, encountering various challenges apart. To survive the baptism of fire and reunite, they must lead the diverse groups they find themselves in, facing both the demons of the land and within.