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RARE PHOTOS: Why did henry cavill leave the witcher | Rare Historical Photos

Why did Henry Cavill leave The Witcher as illustrated by Henry Cavill as Geralt Of Rivia in The Witcher

Why did Henry Cavill leave The Witcher? It's a question fans of the cult series have been asking since his departure was announced - here's everything we know.

Geralt of Rivia's cool, calm and gruff tones and Henry Cavill's excellent command of the character are what makes The Witcher. Alongside Anya Chalotra's enigmatic Yennefer Of Vengerberg and Freya Allan's wilful Princess Ciri, the three make for a perfectly cast TV adaptation of Andrzej Sapkowski's novels. However, after the popularity of the show, it came as a huge surprise to fans when Henry Cavill announced he was stepping away from the role. Read on to find out everything we know about why he made the decision to leave the iconic Geralt behind. 

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