Netflix Exec Explains All the TV Show Cancellations, Replacing Henry Cavill in 'The Witcher' & More

Playing the Witcher isn’t easy.

The Witcher director Marc Jobst has shared his thoughts behind Henry Cavill’s exit, implying it could be due to the show’s “demanding” nature.Jobst, who directed two episodes in the Netflix show’s first season, was asked about the actor’s decision to leave the series following season three.Speaking to ScreenRant, Jobst said: “Look, Henry has done three series, these are demanding shows to make, you know, they are huge. Henry does every single beat of his stunts, he won’t even allow a hand, if you’re doing a close-up of a hand grabbing a sword, it has to be his hand.“So, normally, what you do is you bring in a double.

One of the directors on The Witcher is opening up about the circumstances surrounding Henry Cavill‘s exit from the series.

Jane Curtin is opening up about her days on Saturday Night Live.

The charm and sweetness of Casey McQuiston's novel Red, White & Royal Blue shine through in its Prime Video adaptation, directed by Matthew López.The core of the story remains intact, centring on the whirlwind romance between Alex Claremont-Diaz, played by Taylor Zakhar Perez, the First Son of the United States, and Prince Henry of Wales, played by Nicholas Galitzine. As with any adaptation, certain alterations have been made to bring the story to the screen. Let's delve into the significant changes and explore their impact on the film.

James Bond.According to Online Betting Guide (OLBG), Idris is the current favourite to replace Daniel Craig with 2/1 odds. Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who was previously considered a frontrunner, follow closely behind with odds at 3/1.Other contenders in the top five include Happy Valley star James Norton at 7/2 odds, who has distanced himself from the rumours on numerous occasions.

Sandra Bullock‘s longtime partner Bryan Randall has sadly passed away after a three-year battle with ALS and fans have been wondering if the couple ever got married.

IATSE has allocated another $2 million to support its members who have been negatively affected by the ongoing SAG-AFTRA and Writers Guild strikes, bringing the total committed to $4 million since June. The additional funding was approved unanimously by IATSE’s general executive board.

Graham McTavish is back on screens again as he stars in The Witcher and has heaped praise on his co-star Henry Cavill.

Netflix UK this August, including the second season of Heartstopper and a string of new documentaries.A full list of every film and TV show being added to Netflix this month (via What’s On Netflix) has emerged, along with the movie titles leaving the platform.Season two of the acclaimed LGBTQ youth drama Heartstopper, which NME said in a four-star review brings “more teenage tenderness in a time of turbulence”, streams on Netflix from tomorrow (August 3).Other notable additions include new documentaries about Jake Paul, Tyson Fury, and Johnny Depp and Amber Heard.The full list of films and TV shows being added to Netflix in August 2023 is below:August 1August 2 August 3August 4August 7August 8August 9August 10August 11August 12August 14August 15August 16August 17August 18August 22August 23August 24August 25You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah (2003)August 28Princess Power (Season 2)August 31In other Netflix news, the streamer recently axed its cheapest ad-free plan in the US and UK.

The Witcher actor Joey Batey has revealed a plot point in season four that’s a “fan favourite” moment from the books.Batey returns as bard Jaskier in season three, part two of the Netflix show, which will be the last time fans get to see Henry Cavill in the role of Geralt Of Rivia.In a new interview with Metro, Batey referenced a significant detail from the books that he said he’s looking forward to portraying in the show.“I’m just glad that Jaskier’s still in it,” he joked, adding: “There’s a thing called the hanza, which I’m looking forward to exploring. It’s a bit of a fan-favourite moment I think.”In The Witcher books written by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski, Geralt’s company, or hanza, is a group of people that teams up to rescue Ciri.

Beyoncé’s “Break My Soul, Lizzo’s “About Damn Time” and Harry Styles’ pogo-pop powerhouse “As It Was.”There’s no denying the summer of 2022 was nothing short of a boppity bopfest, one that would send us all twirling into the dog days with an extra pep in our step.Fast-forward to the start of another August, and the top trio looks a whole lot different: Jason Aldean’s “Try That in a Small Town,” Morgan Wallen’s “Last Night” and CMA Entertainer of the Year Luke Combs’ “Fast Car,” a Tracy Chapman cover. So that’s two problematic — to put it mildly — country artists in Aldean and Wallen, and a wistful classic borrowed from a ’90s folk-rocker.

BreAnna Bell The Barbie craze has made its way over to Netflix as “Barbie Life in the Dreamhouse” Season 1 cracks the Netflix Top 10 at No. 6 with 1.9 million total views. Despite being originally released in 2012, the series seems to be experiencing some momentum following the release of Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” film, which premiered in theaters on July 21.

The Witcher season three sees Ciri undergo a significant transformation – but what does it all mean for the future of the Netflix series?Based on the successful fantasy book series and video games of the same name, The Witcher sees Henry Cavill star as a magically super-powered monster hunter (known as a Witcher) who crosses paths with Ciri (Freya Allan), a princess whose untapped magic is sought after by evil monarchs, mages, and monsters.At the end of the third season, the pursuit for Ciri’s magical powers leads to her being stranded in the Korath Desert, where she experiences visions of her parents and Falka (Hiftu Quasem), a legendary elven leader who imparts the knowledge of fire magic.Fans of the books will know that Falka, often dubbed ‘Bloody Falka’, was a princess of Redania, who sought revenge against her father, stepmother and half-siblings after a tumultuous family history.Her rebellion captured Redania but met its demise when expanding into other kingdoms, leading to Falka’s execution.In Ciri’s visions, we learn of a prophecy that suggests a descendant of Falka will bring about the world’s destruction, while one from elf sorceress Lara Dorren’s lineage will be its saviour.While struggling to survive in the desert, Ciri uses her newly acquired fire magic to heal a white unicorn. At that point it becomes clear that her abilities are more advanced than anything a mortal mage can teach.

Emily Ratajkowski recently attended Taylor Swift‘s Eras Tour, but she hasn’t always been a fan of the megastar.

Despite this being Henry Cavill‘s final season, the back half of The Witcher season three did not get stellar ratings.

When Calls the Heart (it's also already been renewed for season 11), CBS' Big Brother returns for season 25, and Netflix's Heartstopper premieres season two. On the finale front, Cruel Summer wraps up its mystery surrounding Luke Chambers' death this week, and we have an exclusive clip below. No word on whether there will be a season three yet, but we'll keep you posted.Meanwhile, And Just Like That… (I'm living for ) has a new episode this week, and it's a big one—Carrie meets Aidan's two sons, which you can read more about below.

A writer from The Witcher is facing backlash online.

Anya Chalotra wasn’t only casted in the role of Yennefer on The Witcher for her acting skills.

WARNING: SPOILERS ARE AHEAD FOR HENRY CAVILL’S FINAL APPEARANCE ON ‘THE WITCHER’. DO NOT READ IF YOU DON’T WANT TO KNOW!