While Netflix’s The Witcher is primarily based on the best-selling book series of the name, there is no denying the TV series took some level of inspiration and a handful of Easter Eggs from CD Projekt Red’s hit video game series – that is loosely based off the books. During an interview on The Writer Experience Podcast, The […]
The Witcher showrunner discusses the scenes she regretted cutting from season one
While audiences eagerly wait for season two of Netflix’s The Witcher, showrunner Lauren Hissrich has revealed the two scenes she regretted cutting from season one. In an interview with Pure Fandom, Hissrich revealed the two deleted scenes that she regretted cutting included “a lovely scene” between Yennefer, Fringilla, and Sabrina, and the second scene involving Yennefer meeting a […]
The Witcher showrunner reacts to Mark Hamill fan-casting as Vesemir
Since Netflix’s The Witcher series was announced, fans have taken to social media to offer their dream casting of Mark Hamill as Vesemir, Geralt of Rivia’s mentor and father figure. Now, in a recent interview with IGN, The Witcher showrunner Lauren Hissrich has spoken out about the fan-casting and how excited she was when Mark Hamill responded to the […]
The Witcher showrunner breaks down the Butcher of Blaviken sequence in the first episode
Of all the fight sequences in the first season of Netflix’s The Witcher, arguably the most memorable scene was the Butcher of Blaviken sequence in the very first episode. The wonderfully choreographed sequence pits Geralt of Rivi (Henry Cavill) against a group of men led by the potential mutant Renfri, which culminates in Geralt killing them […]
The Witcher showrunner teases the major plot thread for the second season
The showrunner for Netflix’s The Witcher, Lauren Hissrich, has teased the major storyline running throughout the upcoming second season, which includes how Geralt personally changes when both witchers and monsters are going extinct. “Season one spans about thirty years for Geralt, so monsters aren’t going extinct that whole time,” Hissrich wrote on Reddit. “But it’s something […]
The Witcher showrunner addresses criticism of the narrative structure of the first season
While Netflix’s The Witcher is being enjoyed around the world, one of the major criticisms of the first season is the overall narrative structure of the fantasy show. However, season two is set to have a more linear and traditional structure to its storytelling. On Reddit, showrunner Lauren Hissrich explained why the next season will move away from […]
The Witcher showrunner on using fan interaction as a resource
The showrunner for Netflix’s The Witcher, Lauren S. Hissrich, has discussed her love of interacting with the fans, and how she uses the fanbase as a resource instead of avoiding them. “I love interacting with fans; probably a bit too much for everyone’s taste around here,” Hissrich told SciFiNow, as transcribed by Redanian Intelligence. “There’s nothing more […]
The Witcher has enough material for 20 years says showrunner
Lauren Hissrich, the showrunner for Netflix’s The Witcher series, says that the show has enough material to last 20 years. Netflix is certainly hoping that The Witcher will be their Game of Thrones, aiming to produce a high quality and must-watch fantasy viewing experience. This week we have gotten an insight into how long the […]
The Witcher showrunner discusses how violent the show will be
In an interview with Italian website Corriere, Netflix’s The Witcher showrunner Lauren Hissrich explained that the show is not going to shy away from the adult themes and kids should not tune into the show upon its release. “Very brutal… we are not shy about the adult themes present in the original material,” said Hissrich while speaking […]
