The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to Independent Premium. "As one of the survivors of The Massacre at Kaer Morhen, a haunting slaughter that nearly exterminated the Witchers, he is fiercely protective of the remaining few, who he sees as an endangered community who can find glory on 'the Path' slaying monsters.". Considering the fact that his roles in Hollywood mostly feature names that sound decidedly Russian, it stands to reason that the name Vesemir isn't too far from what he's already used to. Last but certainly not least: striking old man? He spends all of his money on games and he doesn’t regret it.

This is revealed during a flash back in a later episode, where it states the event took place five years ago, not two. The greatest oops moment in GoT’s was in the final season when a stray Starbucks cup is sitting on a wooden table next to Emilia Clarke’s character Daenerys Targaryen. The Witcher, based on source material written by Andrzej Sapkowski, follows a monster hunter in a world known as The Continent. In reality, Duchovny had recently got married. Netflix announced Friday that actor Kim Bodnia (Killing Eve, The Bridge) had been cast in the 8-episode second season of The Witcher. "), noble, and, well, he knows his way around a sword. Plus, he's almost always a villain - give this man a chance to change it up a bit! That would be Kim Bodnia, seen above in the role you probably know him for the most, Konstantin in Killing Eve. Please be respectful when making a comment and adhere to our Community Guidelines. He loves playing guitar, messing around with his kid and going for long walks (this last one’s not really true but everyone says that nowadays, right?). Via a tweet from Netflix, Danish actor Kim Bodnia will be playing Vesemir, described as "the oldest and most experienced Witcher" on the Continent. Hissrich explained the decision in a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) last month, saying: “The narrative structure was put in place so that we could tell Geralt’s short stories (the foundation of the whole Witcher world, in my opinion), while Ciri and Yennefer could also be a part of the action. During Ralphie’s death scene in his kitchen, Tony Soprano is almost blinded by a can of spray, but knocks Ralphie to the floor and kills him. Probably the most obvious choice here, Mark Hamill was already fan-cast as Vesemir - and he expressed interest in playing the role although he had "no idea what this is or what it's about."

But Howard should know this considering he was there when Leonard blew it up. Bodnia’s casting was met by approval from viewers of the show, which was first released in December 2019. Showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich recently announced the new season will introduce a big timeline change following fan criticism. The actor is both versatile and an icon of the fantasy genre, but also not the youngest actor currently out there, which makes him a great candidate for the elderly witcher. In the first episode of this sci-fi series, the steering wheel has disappeared from the set of the spaceship. It was a surprise to see a plastic water bottle perched on the mantle piece behind the Earl of Grantham and Lady Edith considering the series is set in the 1920s. Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates. Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. More name mix-ups occur early on in the long-running US sitcom. Why had he never mentioned being married?

It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss real-world solutions, and more. I am sure that Bodnia will be great as Vesemir, as interesting as it could have been to see Hamill in that role instead. But in the revived series, David Tennant’s Doctor claims he is 904 years old. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images). Also there is a plot mistake regarding the broken elevator in the apartment building. Two Hollywood stars 'turned down' key role in The Witcher season 2, Normal People’s Paul Mescal on mental health, sex scenes and love. Konstantin's dynamic with Villanelle is playful and dangerous in an unsettling but wildly entertaining way. The BBC hit drama had a continuity error when its star Suranne Jones is seen drinking a glass of wine in her kitchen. Obviously, we’ve seen what a huge fanbase The Witcher has, and to add that to a Star Wars fanbase... it makes my mind explode a little bit. Official confirmation or not, showrunner Lauren S. Hissrich tweeted description of many The Witcher characters in early 2018. Bodnia is Danish, which isn’t exactly Polish, I suppose, but European all the same (IMDB says he has “Polish and Russian ancestry”). Psycho vs Peeping Tom: Why was only one a career killer? Lynch liked it so much that he decided to keep it in and cast Silva as the character Killer Bob, a dark spirit who haunts Laura. It’s hard to believe this mistake wasn’t caught. The actors who were originally wanted for the role of Vesemir in The Witcher have been revealed. Trouble is, this particular Smiths song wasn't released until 1986. NEXT: Uma Probably Won't Be In The Witcher (Here's Why). She adds that he is a, "Historian-and-keeper-of-secrets-and-tales-and-trials-of-the-disappearing-caste-of-witchers-who-must-face-the-fact-that-the-world-is-changing-outside-Kaer-Morhen's-walls-and-how-will-they-change-too?" His roles mean we already know him as both dangerous and caring at the same time, but the addition of Vesemir's ponytail could well be enough to make him slightly less recognizable as "the dude with a very particular set of skills."

You may opt-out by. Liam Neeson found his way in the hearts of fans with the movie Taken - or at least the memes that spawned from it. I write about video games, television, movies and the internet. Jeremy Irons is another good mentor-like choice - plus, he and Henry Cavill have already acted together in Batman v… Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. His career started much earlier, however, with many remembering him from Schindler's List (1993). But eagle-eyed royal fans spotted a mistake in the trailer for the third season.

But the vampires talk, pant and even smoke – all which require breathing – while Spike is even tortured by drowning. RELATED: 5 Shows That Are Similar To The Witcher. All Rights Reserved, This is a BETA experience. She managed to do it without touching the screen, unlocking her phone or dialling any numbers. When they lug the time machine up the stairs in season one, Leonard explains to Howard that the elevator has been broken for two years.

Official confirmation or not, showrunner Lauren S. Hissrich tweeted description of many The Witcher characters in early 2018, including Vesemir. Unless he’s lying, somewhere along the line, the continuity has slipped up. The mistake actually ended up changing the plot of the series. The hit Netflix show’s creator Peter Morgan takes plenty of artistic licence with this historical drama. His character can be likable and affectionate one moment before shifting into outright threatening the next. In many ways, Mark Hamill would have been a fun choice for this role, but he also would have attracted too much attention and stolen the show. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. All the latest gaming news, game reviews and trailers. In the US sitcom about a dysfunctional family, when Lois walks out holding her ruined dress that is soaking wet to confront her kids, there is a crew member crouching in the hallway holding a bucket. Check. Game of Thrones star Kristofer Hivju – who played Tormund Giantsbane – also joined the season two cast ahead of production coming to an end due to the coronavirus pandemic. Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) states that his sister Samantha was abducted by aliens but his recollections of it are contradictory. The last report we heard about Hamill was that he had literally been offered the role of Vesemir, but we may never know if that was true or not. When they lug the time machine up the stairs in season one, Leonard explains to Howard that the elevator has been broken for two years. Plus, the rest of his opus leaves no doubt as to his ability to nail a role. Serenity’s pilot Wash, played by Alan Tudyk, can be seen improvising with his hands around an imaginary wheel. Since the games are not considered canon, it would be nice to have a role in which Sean Bean actually survives. The aspiring actress Penny, played by Kaley Cuoco, refers to her dad as “Bob”, but once he’s introduced on the show, he is called “Wyatt”. If he's not churning out words, you'll find him either playing Ghost Recon, The Witcher (yes, again) or Clash Royale (don't ask). Although he mentions the son a few times in season one, he claims later in the series not to have any children. The go-to source for comic book and superhero movie fans.