The Witcher: Blood Origin is a Netflix original miniseries that offers as a prequel to Andrzej Sapkowski’s Witcher novel, for which he serves as a creative consultant. It will have six episodes and was revealed on July 27, 2020.
While getting the news of its arrival with a unique concept fans got very excited to know more about this series. Fans have been quite consistent in demanding the series on screens. In the below section we will be sharing all the details whether it is the release date, cast, plot, or more.
The Witcher Blood Origin Release Date
As of now, the makers of this series have announced previously that Netflix Blood Origins in the summer of 2020 but, till now no date has been provided officially by the makers that when it will hit the screens.
This could be related to the difficult production of Season 2 of The Witcher which was hampered by the pandemic and later injuries to lead Henry Cavill which overall resulted in the delay of its release.
But now things have been disclosed that the filming of this series has been completed with no more stuff left behind. Blood Origins seems unlikely to arrive this year as it was earlier disclosed that it could hit the screens in December this year but nothing came officially yet regarding its release.
All these factors make us believe that Blood Origins will premiere on Netflix in the latter part of 2022 or the early months of 2023. However, these are only speculations until and unless creators come up with any due response on this.
The Witcher Blood Origin Cast
The makers of this series have revealed the cast and the characters they will play in the upcoming season. In the below section we have revealed that more new faces have been added to the list of the cast. Here, we have mentioned the previous characters whom we can have a look at.
- Sophia Brown as Eile
- Laurence O’Fuarain as Fjall
- Michelle Yeoh as Scian
- Lenny Henry as Chief Druid Balor
- Mirren Mack as Merwyn
- Nathaniel Curtis as Brian
- Dylan Moran as Uthrok One Nut
- Jacob Collins-Levy as Eredin
- Lizzie Annis as Zacare
- Huw Novelli as Callan “Brother Death”
- Francesca Mills as Geldof
- Amy Murray as Fenrik
- Zach Wyatt as Syndril
There are now, even more, faces joining the show. Here is the list of the cast with their characters:
- Mirren Mack as Merwyn
- Lenny Henry as Balor
- Jacob Collins-Levy as Eredin
- Lizzie Annis as Zacare
- Huw Novelli as Callan “Brother Death”
- Francesca Mills as Geldof
- Amy Murray as Fenrik
- Nathaniel Curtis as Brían
- Zach Wyatt as Syndril
- Dylan Moran as Turok One-Nut
However, it is being anticipated that few members could leave the show due to personal issues. Still, the issues are not disclosed yet.
The Witcher Blood Origin Plot
As we have mentioned at the beginning, this new show explores the origins of the Witchers with the focus on the first to carry silver and steel swords in the upcoming season.
According to the official Netflix hints, it has been disclosed that the plot will follow a set in an elven world 1200 years before the world of The Witcher, Blood Origin will tell a story which is lost to time, the origin of the very first Witcher and the events that lead to the crucial combination of the worlds when the worlds of monsters, men, and creatures merged to become one.
That is all we know for now, although the action will take place over six episodes, which is making it too shorter than The Witcher’s first season. However, these are only speculations rather than official. Once an official plot becomes available then it is probable that we will come back with another update.
Netflix has revealed that the series will be managed by Declan De Barra and Lauren Schmidt, who also produced the main Witcher series, ensuring that the franchise remains consistent.
Where To Watch The Witcher Blood Origins?
To watch this series the fans need a Netflix subscription when it finally premieres as it is a complete Netflix show. Till then, you can catch up by watching The Witcher and The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf on Netflix.
The Witcher Blood Origin Trailer
The trailer for this show has yet to be announced officially by the makers of this series. We will keep you updated once more information comes to light regarding the trailer.
Though, it is being speculated that the trailer will be available a month before the arrival of the series on the internet but there is a behind the scenes look at the making of the show which is hosted by showrunner on various social networking sites which you can watch by visiting those websites. For more recent updates and entertaining updates like this, you can stay in touch with us.