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Michelle Yeoh is one of the most accomplished actors of Asian origin in Hollywood. The actress gained a whole new generation of fans with her appearance in last year’sEverything Everywhere All At Once.Michelle Yeoh won the Academy Award for Best Actress, making her the first Asian and Malaysian to win in the category.
Michelle Yeoh recently starred in Netflix’sThe Witcherprequel miniseriesThe Witcher: Blood Origins. While the show is currently yet to see its fourth season starring Liam Hemsworth after the departure of Henry Cavill, Michelle Yeoh came in support of Hemwsorth which might irk some Cavill fans.
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Why Did Henry Cavill LeaveThe Witcher?
2022 was a sad year forHenry Cavill. First, he was seen donning the red capes again when he featured in a cameo appearance in Dwayne Johnson’sBlack Adam. The cameo appearance was followed by an announcement by Henry Cavill that he would be returning to the role of Superman in aMan of Steelsequel.
Days after that news, Cavill revealed in an Instagram post that he was departing his role as Geralt of Rivia in the Netflix original seriesThe Witcher. The actor played the titular role in three seasons of the show, which he had claimed that he was a huge fan of. While no reason was given for his departure, he passed down his medallion and swords to actor Liam Hemsworth.
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Cavill’s statement onInstagramread,
“My journey as Geralt of Rivia has been filled with both monsters and adventures and alas, I will be laying down my medallion and my swords for Season 4. In my stead, the fantastic Mr. Liam Hemsworth will be taking up the mantle of the White Wolf. As with the greatest of literary characters, I pass the torch with reverence for the time spent embodying Geralt and enthusiasm to see Liam’s take on this most fascinating and nuanced of men.”
Cavill ended his statement giving all the luck to Liam Hemsworth. It was rumored that Cavill left the role as the quality of the show was deteriorating and he wanted to dedicate more time to Superman. Unfortunately, his role as Clark Kent was also bid adieu as James Gunn took over the franchise and decided to reboot it with a younger cast.
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Michelle Yeoh Supported Liam Hemsworth’s Casting
Many fans ofThe Witcherseries were not happy with the departure of Henry Cavill from the iconic role. They were reportedly even more disappointed with the choice of his replacement, Liam Hemsworth. Hemsworth has not had a great track record when it comes to being a charismatic leading man. He has starred inThe Hunger GamesandThe Expendablesfranchises.
However, actressMichelle Yeohwas more supportive of theEmpire Statestar. Yeoh stars as Scian, a member of the Ghost Clan in the prequel miniseriesThe Witcher: Blood Origins. The events take place 1,200 years before the events ofThe Witcherand hence, Michelle Yeoh’s character does not cross paths with Geralt, who will be played by Hemsworth in the upcoming fourth season of the show.
When asked about the decision to cast Hemsworth in the shoes of Henry Cavill, Michelle Yeoh was diplomatic in her response toE! News,
“I think Henry did such an amazing job. Let’s see what Liam has to bring, right? That’s how it is.”
The nonchalant and diplomatic response has the potential to irk fans who are not happy with the casting of Liam Hemsworth.
Nishanth A
Senior Writer
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Nishanth A is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 2,000 articles published. He has been an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a scriptwriter at various corporations before that, working on educational content. With a Communications, English Literature, and Psychology triple major, Nishanth usually covers news and analyses on Star Trek, particularly Strange New Worlds and The Next Generation; Doctor Who, the DCU, and more.A Nolan fan, Nishanth spends his time exploring the filmographies of various directors with an auteurial style or can be found making short movies of his own. He has also contributed as a feature writer for Film Companion, focusing on the South division.
