Earlier this year, production on the second season of Netflix’s The Witcher series came to a halt after Netflix postponed all filming on their films and television projects in development due to the ongoing global health crisis. However, Netflix has now confirmed filming on the follow-up season is officially set to restart in August.
The announcement from the official The Witcher social media channel which came from a verse that sounds like it was written by Jaskier but more importantly, reveals production will resume on August 17th. Although there is no confirmation if the halt in production will affect the planned 2021 release date.
I’m dusting off my lute and quill,
I have some news, some mead to spill:
After all the months we’ve been apart
It’s time for production to restart.
The Witcher and his bard – who’s flawless,
Will reunite on set 17 August.— The Witcher (@witchernetflix) June 22, 2020
This news isn’t too surprising as the UK, where The Witcher is filmed, recently announced guidelines to maintain safe working environments during this period in order for film and television to resume production.
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Based on the best-selling fantasy series of books, The Witcher is an epic tale of fate and family. Geralt of Rivia, a solitary monster hunter, struggles to find his place in a world where people often prove more wicked than beasts. But when destiny hurtles him toward a powerful sorceress, and a young princess with a dangerous secret, the three must learn to navigate the increasingly volatile Continent together.
The Witcher stars Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia, Anya Chalotra as Yennefer and Freya Allan as Ciri. Other cast members include Jodhi May, Björn Hlynur Haraldsson, Adam Levy, MyAnna Buring, Mimi Ndiweni, Therica Wilson-Read, Emma Appleton, Eamon Farren, Joey Batey, Lars Mikkelsen, Royce Pierreson, Maciej Musiał, Wilson Radjou-Pujalte, and Anna Shaffe.
New cast members for season two include Kim Bodnia as Vesemir, Yasen Atour as Coen, Agnes Bjorn as Vereena, Paul Bullion as Lambert, Thue Ersted Rasmussen as Eskel, Aisha Fabienne Ross as Lydia, Kristofer Hivju as Nivellen, and Mecia Simson as Francesca.
Originally published June 24, 2020. Updated June 25, 2020.
