Netflix has unveiled a first look at Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher.
The Superman actor will star in the eight-part fantasy series for Netflix, based on the best-selling books, which is already a popular video game series.
The streaming service released a costume and make-up test video showing the Superman star with long blonde hair and armour.
Get your first look at Henry Cavill in The Witcher! pic.twitter.com/1O2eWS1MkP
— Netflix US (@netflix) October 31, 2018
In the clip, he walks up to the camera and stares down the barrel of the lens before taking a swig from a vial.
The Witcher is an epic tale of fate and family centring on Geralt of Rivia, a solitary monster hunter who struggles to find his place in a world where people often prove more wicked than beasts.
When destiny hurtles him towards a powerful sorceress and a young princess with a dangerous secret, the three must learn to navigate the increasingly volatile continent together.
His casting was announced in September.
SO EXCITED TO ANNOUNCEGERALT OF RIVIA IS🐺🐺🐺🐺HENRY CAVILL#TheWitcher
— NX (@NXOnNetflix) September 4, 2018
Cavill also shared the news on Instagram, posting a picture of the Netflix home screen with the username Geralt of Rivia.
He captioned it: “My new mailing address is: Geralt, C/O Vesemir, Kaer Morhen, Kaer Morhen Valley, Hertch, Kaedwen.
“Please note, I’m rarely there. Monster slaying being what it is. So, replies will be few and far between, if at all.”
