A new clip from The Witcher teases an impressive fight sequence. The Netflix series arrives on December 20, much to the delight of fans who have long been waiting an English language adaptation of the popular fantasy novels.
Set in a medieval world in which gifted beast hunters known as Witchers utilize their specific range of supernatural and physical attributes to take on CD Projekt Red.
As previously mentioned, The Witcher series on Netflix will mark the first large scale English adaptation of the novels. Previously thought to be a film, many fans were delighted to learn in 2017 that the film had been scrapped in favor of a new TV series. So far Netflix Man of Steel star, Henry Cavill, shows off his sword fighting abilities. You can check out the full clip below:
Though the clip is only 24 seconds in length, the action is at breakneck speed, with Cavill displaying the sort of intensity that fans have come to expect from Geralt. Previous efforts to bring the popular franchise to the big screen as well as TV in 2001 and 2002, respectively, were met with a genuine lack of enthusiasm from Sapkowski. This time around, the adaptation will take its time with the source material, avoiding what could be described as the mistake of trying to cram to water the series down, so far the series appears to be in good hands. In a way, The Witcher’s past failures in cinema and television can serve as a legitimate blue print for what not to do with this new Netflix series. Whether it hits the right mark with all fans is never an easy task for any beloved franchise, but this time around things appear to be on the right track.
Aside from attempting to please finicky fans, it’s important to that despite the popularity of The Witcher in all its forms, a big portion of its success will depend on the program’s ability to draw in those who haven’t read the books or played the games. If The Witcher can manage to create a fanbase beyond its built-in devotees, then Netflix could have a major hit on its hands. And as anyone who’s been paying attention to the recent arrival of Disney+ will know, at this point, Netflix can use any advantage it can get over the encroaching strength of its competitors.
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