Warning: Minor spoilers ahead for The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep.Cavill doesn't voice Geralt in Netflix's new film, as the actor departed from the fantasy franchise after season 3. Although Liam Hemsworth will replace him in The Witcher's fourth season, he doesn't portray the film's lead either. Instead, Netflix brings back The Witcher games' Geralt voice actor, Doug Cockle, for the honor.
And Sirens of the Deep's returning characters suggest, the movie is meant to take place in the midst of the main show's first season. And the connection to the live-action Netflix series offers a great chance to honor Cavill's portrayal. Sadly, the anime film doesn't take it — and doing so would have been even better given Cockle's involvement.
Geralt & Yennefer's Bath Scene In The New Witcher Movie Misses An Opportunity To Recreate 1 Great Moment
The Movie Could Have Nodded To Henry Cavill's Iconic Bath Scene
One of Cavill's most iconic moments in The Witcher is his recreation of the bath scene from The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt, and Sirens of the Deep es on an opportunity to recreate it. Early in the film, Geralt thinks back to sharing a bath with Yennefer. He steps out of it angrily, but the anime movie could have used this scene to reference the well-known moment and strengthen its connection to the original show. As it already puts the characters in a similar scenario, it wouldn't feel forced at all.
The Witcher's New Movie Is A Reminder To Read One Of Andrzej Sapkowski's Best Short Stories
The world of The Witcher is expanding with the animated movie Sirens of the Deep, and it's a great reminder to read the short story it's based on.
The Witcher season 3 even takes the time to Cavill's first Geralt replacement is so strongly connected to them.
Redoing Geralt's Iconic Bath Scene Would Have Been Even Better With Doug Cockle Playing Him
It Would Be A Fun Callback To The Games Too
Cockle voicing Geralt in Sirens of the Deep would have made a recreation of The Witcher 3's iconic bathtub scene even better, as Cockle is the one who portrays Geralt throughout the game. Therefore, including a reference to this moment wouldn't just be a callback to Cavill's iconic scene; it would also honor the source material that inspired it. It would have been a fun way to highlight Cockle's return to the character, but sadly, The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep doesn't go for it, even with the setup already there.
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