Doug Cockle, the person who initially breathed life into Geralt of Rivia through his voice in the 2007 video game, is set to reprise his role in the much-anticipated Netflix film, The Witcher: Sirens Of The Deep.
Due to release in 2024, The Witcher: Sirens Of The Deep is a sequel to the film, The Witcher: Nightmare of The Wolf. The intrigue for this new film spirals around Geralt of Rivia, hired to investigate a frightening series of attacks in a sea-bordered village. It is also an adaptation of 'A Little Sacrifice', a story scribed by Andrzej Sapkowski, best-known as the author of The Witcher book series that set the stage for the video game and TV adaptations. The new film is set to bridge episodes 5 and 6 of season 1 of The Witcher.
Joining Doug Cockle's Geralt in this animated offering are Joey Batey, known for his work in Jaskier, and Anya Chalotra, the acclaimed actor of Yennefer. Accompanying them will be Christina Wren, the popular actor from Man of Steel, who will voice the character of Essi Daven. These talented actors are set to add more charismatic layers to this fantasy-based, animated epic.
Helming the project is director Kang Hei Chul, leading from a screenplay crafted by Mike Ostrowski and Rae Benjamin. Offering her expert guidance to the project is The Witcher showrunner, Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, functioning in the capacity of an executive producer.
As news about Doug Cockle's involvement broke, The Witcher community joyously received it. The return of Cockle, or 'The White Wolf' as fans affectionately refer to Geralt, is causing waves of anticipation among Witcher fans. Online engagement and social media are abuzz with excited comments from fans. "Netflix knows what the people want," one fan posted, summarizing the general mood.
Amid the wave of wild excitement and anticipation, one thing is clear: The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep is posed to leave both old and new fans of The Witcher perfectly enraptured. Expressing their feelings across social media platforms, fans eagerly wait for the new film. Statements such as, "The White Wolf has returned," and, "Doug Cockle gonna show the Netflix audience how Geralt’s deep voice is properly done!" highlight the fervor of the fan base.
In a display of boundless enthusiasm that collectively celebrates the return of a beloved voice to a popular character, fans of The Witcher eagerly await the release of this sequel in 2024. Now all eyes and ears are set for the upcoming gem from Netflix, hoping for unforgettable entertainment from The Witcher: Sirens Of The Deep.
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