Hollywood veteran Laurence Fishburne has boarded the forged of the fourth season of Netflix’s ”The Witcher”.

Fishburne, recognized for starring in ”The Matrix” and ”John Wick” movies, will essay the function of Regis within the new season, which is able to see actor Liam Hemsworth taking over the lead function of Geralt of Rivia from Henry Cavill.

Based on the guide collection of the identical title by Polish creator Andrzej Sapkowski, ”The Witcher” is about on a fictional, medieval-inspired landmass referred to as ”the Continent”.

It explores the legend of Geralt of Rivia, a mutated monster-hunter for rent, and Princess Ciri, who’re linked to one another by future. It additionally stars Anya Chalotra and Freya Allan.

According to leisure information outlet Variety, the character of Regis was launched within the novel “Baptism of Fire” and it’s described as “a world-wise Barber-surgeon with a mysterious past who joins Geralt on his journey”.

“I’m very excited to be joining the cast and look forward to exploring the wondrous world of ‘The Witcher,'” Fishburne mentioned in a press release.

The fourth season of the Lauren Schmidt Hissrich-created present will begin manufacturing later this 12 months.

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