Exciting news for fans of The Witcher universe! Netflix is reportedly bringing back a spin-off project that focuses on ‘The Rats,’ the intriguing group of misfits Ciri joins towards the end of Season 3.
Originally planned as a full series titled ‘The Rats: A Witcher Tale,’ the project faced an abrupt halt in April last year. Industry whispers suggested it was curtailed after only two months of filming, instead of the intended six, with footage only sufficient for one or two episodes. It was speculated that Netflix might integrate the existing material into Season 4 as flashbacks, possibly due to concerns over the early footage, though the reasons were never officially disclosed.
However, recent reports indicate a thrilling change of plans! Reliable sources suggest the project has been revived, but this time as a standalone movie. The compelling new premise for the film describes “six teenage thieves who must rely on their criminal skills as they plan the biggest heist of their careers against the most dangerous crime ring in the kingdom.”
Fans can look forward to a captivating new entry in the Witcher saga, alongside the ongoing main series.
This revived standalone film is expected to be directed by Mairzee Almas and written by Haily Hall. The Witcher’s main showrunner, Lauren Hissrich, will serve as a producer, alongside executive producer Tomek Baginski, ensuring a cohesive vision for the expanded universe.
Insiders believe the movie will focus on the same band of young criminals introduced in Season 3, Episode 8. However, it remains to be seen if Dolph Lundgren — who played the witcher Brehen, known as the Cat of Iello — will return for this re-imagined format.
Of course, this upcoming movie isn’t the only live-action adaptation expanding the rich narrative of the beloved fantasy series. Netflix’s flagship ‘The Witcher’ series continues to enthrall audiences with its epic saga of destiny and family, following Geralt of Rivia, a lone monster hunter, as he grapples with his role in a world where human cruelty often eclipses that of mythical beasts.
New images from The Witcher: Season 4 offer a glimpse into the next chapter.
For those eager to dive deeper, there are many resources available to explore The Witcher books in their intended order, and the teaser trailer for The Witcher: Season 4 is already out. Before Season 4 premieres on Netflix on October 30, catch up on our comprehensive reviews of The Witcher Season 3 Volume 1 and Volume 2. The main series is anticipated to conclude with Season 5.
A significant change in the main series saw Liam Hemsworth take over the iconic role of Geralt from Henry Cavill, who departed at the close of Season 3. Cavill’s final appearance as Geralt concluded with him venturing into the wilderness alongside his companions Jaskier (Joey Batey) and Milva (Meng’er Zhang).
Witcher showrunner Lauren Schmidt described Season 4 as “the beginning of a two-season journey for our family to finally reunite and be together — hopefully forever,” hinting at an emotional arc for the beloved characters.
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