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Netflix release first shots of Henry Cavill in The Witcher as drama is dubbed ‘the next Game Of Thrones’


HENRY Cavill has shared the first pics from upcoming Netflix show The Witcher – which has been dubbed the “new Game Of Thrones”.

The Brit actor – who plays monster hunter Geralt of Rivia in the show – is seen staring out over a desolate seascape in one eerie shot.

 A poster for the upcoming Netflix show The Witcher starring Brit actor Henry Cavill

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A poster for the upcoming Netflix show The Witcher starring Brit actor Henry CavillCredit: Instagram/Henry Cavill / Netflix
 Cavill appears in promo shots for The Witcher - which he put on Instagram on Monday

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Cavill appears in promo shots for The Witcher – which he put on Instagram on MondayCredit: Instagram/Henry Cavill / Netflix
 Cavill plays monster hunter Geralt of Rivia in the new show - which is tipped as the next Game Of Thrones

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Cavill plays monster hunter Geralt of Rivia in the new show – which is tipped as the next Game Of ThronesCredit: Instagram/Henry Cavill / Netflix

He will star in the new TV adaptation of the popular fantasy novel saga written by Andrzej Sapkowski.

The show has been widely tipped as a potential successor to the Game Of Thrones series – which too was based on the fantasy novels of George R R Martin.

Ahead of The Witcher’s release – expected later this year – Cavil surprised fans by posting a series of glimpses on Instagram on Monday.

Cavil was first choice to play the lead role – and the pics certainly show why.

He is seen in a leather costume with a sword mounted on his back – making him look identical to the video-game version of The Witcher.

 Freya Allan as Ciri in the new Netflix adaptation of The Witcher

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Freya Allan as Ciri in the new Netflix adaptation of The WitcherCredit: Instagram/Henry Cavill / Netflix
 Freya Allan playing Ciri in a sneak-peak pic released on Monday

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Freya Allan playing Ciri in a sneak-peak pic released on MondayCredit: Instagram/Henry Cavill / Netflix
 Anya Chalotra as Yennefer in the new show

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Anya Chalotra as Yennefer in the new showCredit: Instagram/Henry Cavill / Netflix
 Anya Chalotra plays Yennefer in the Netflix adaptation of The Witcher

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Anya Chalotra plays Yennefer in the Netflix adaptation of The WitcherCredit: Instagram/Henry Cavill / Netflix

 

Netflix is not shy about pointing out the similarities to Game Of Thrones.

The streaming giant’s synopsis for the series says: “Geralt of Rivia, a solitary monster hunter, struggles to find his place in a world where people often prove more wicked than beasts.”

“But when destiny hurtles him toward a powerful sorceress, and a young princess with a dangerous secret, the three must learn to navigate the increasingly volatile Continent together.”

First look at The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt


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