New Teaser for ‘The Witcher’ Prequel Series ‘Blood Origin’
The new, limited series stars Michelle Yeoh, Lenny Henry, Sophia Brown and Minnie Driver and promises to explore the past of the fantasy world.
There was bombshell news for fans of ‘The Witcher’ last weekend, Liam Hemsworth.
But in case you think this spells doom for the entire franchise, take heart because it keeps expanding. Case in point: the teaser for limited series prequel spin-off ‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’.
Unlike animated adventure ‘Nightmare of the Wolf’, this live-action adventure will fully connect to the ‘Witcher’ universe already established, though it’s set in an elven world 1200 years before the world of the main show. ‘Blood Origin’ will tell a story lost to time – the creation of the first prototype Witcher, and the events that lead to the pivotal conjunction of the spheres, when the world of monsters, men, and elves merged to become one.
The four-part series is being overseen by showrunner and writer Lauren Hissrich is an executive producer here.
A definite highlight is having Everything Everywhere All at Once’ – who has a long history in action movies to go with her dramatic side – leading the cast, this is a series we’re looking forward to.
Michelle Yeoh as Scian in Netflix's '‘The Witcher: Blood Origin.'
Huw Novelli is Brother Death.
More intriguing are Minnie Driver as a Seanchai, a shapeshifting collector of old lore with the abilities to travel between time and worlds. In other words, she’s a tour guide of sorts for those who might need more of an introduction to the ‘Witcher’ universe.
Other ing cast include Amy Murray as Balor’s apprentice Fenrik, Claire Cooper.
‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’ arrives on Netflix on December 25th, so it’ll count as a holiday gift to fans of the show.
(L to R) Michelle Yeoh as Scian, Sophia Brown as Éile, and Laurence O'Fuarain as Fjall in Netflix's '‘The Witcher: Blood Origin.'
‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’ arrives on Netflix on December 25th.
