As The Witcher prepares to enter its fourth season on Netflix, the departure of Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia continues to cast a shadow over the series, with fans and cast members alike feeling the void left by the beloved actor. Today, March 14, 2025, with Season 4 currently in production in the United Kingdom, Freya Allan, the actress who brings Princess Cirilla (Ciri) to life, has openly shared her heartache over Cavill’s exit after Season 3. In a recent interview, Allan didn’t hold back, admitting she misses working with him deeply and even expressing a wistful hope that Netflix might somehow bring him back—a sentiment echoing across social media platforms like X, where fans have rallied with the hashtag #WeReallyMissGeralt. Cavill’s replacement, Liam Hemsworth, steps into the role amid high expectations, but Allan’s candid words highlight the challenge of moving forward without the man who defined the White Wolf for three seasons.

Allan’s connection with Cavill was more than just professional—it was familial. Speaking to ComicBook.com in May 2024, she reflected on the transition, saying, “I was dreading it for a while, if I’m honest,” before praising Hemsworth’s warmth and grounded nature. Yet, her nostalgia for Cavill shines through in fresher comments reported this month by outlets like Redanian Intelligence. “We really miss Geralt—Henry’s Geralt,” she reportedly said during a press event tied to Season 4’s filming. “He brought so much to the set, and I keep wishing Netflix would just bring him back.” Her words resonate with a cast that grew tight-knit over five years, weathering everything from intense filming schedules to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cavill, a self-professed fan of Andrzej Sapkowski’s books and the video games, infused Geralt with a gravitas and authenticity that Allan and co-stars like Anya Chalotra (Yennefer) have lauded as irreplaceable.

Cavill’s exit, announced in October 2022, stunned the Witcher fandom. After three seasons of embodying the stoic, silver-haired monster hunter, he hung up his swords, citing a desire to pass the torch to Hemsworth with “reverence” for the character’s depth. Rumors swirled about creative differences with showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich—particularly over deviations from the source material Cavill cherished—but no official reason beyond his statement has been confirmed. His departure coincided with a brief tease of returning as Superman in Black Adam, only for James Gunn’s DCU reboot to recast him, leaving fans reeling from losing him in two iconic roles. For Allan, who built a unique chemistry with Cavill as Ciri and Geralt’s bond grew from destiny to a father-daughter dynamic, the shift feels personal. “He was family,” Chalotra echoed in a 2023 Variety interview, a sentiment Allan has reiterated as Season 4 reshapes the trio with Hemsworth.

The fanbase shares Allan’s longing. On X, posts under #WeReallyMissGeralt have surged since Season 4’s table read photos dropped in January 2025, showing Hemsworth in Geralt’s medallion. “Henry WAS Geralt—Netflix fumbled this,” one user wrote, while another pleaded, “Freya’s right—bring him back!” Cavill’s portrayal, marked by his imposing presence and meticulous attention to lore, carried the show through its early acclaim in 2019, even as Seasons 2 and 3 faced criticism for straying from the books. His exit, paired with the poorly received Blood Origin spinoff, has left The Witcher at a crossroads, with Season 4 tasked with winning back a skeptical audience. Allan’s wistful hope taps into this unrest—could Netflix, facing a PR hit, ever reconsider?

Realistically, Cavill’s return seems unlikely. Season 4’s production is well underway, with Hemsworth filming alongside Allan and Chalotra in a storyline adapting Baptism of Fire and beyond. Showrunner Hissrich has teased a “lore-accurate” explanation for Geralt’s new face, possibly tied to Ciri’s dimension-hopping powers from The Lady of the Lake, ensuring continuity despite the recast. Hemsworth, known for The Hunger Games, brings his own charisma, and Allan has warmed to him, noting in 2024, “He’s lovely—really sweet.” Yet, her recent comments suggest an emotional tug-of-war—embracing the new while mourning the old. Posts on X reflect this duality, with some fans rallying behind Hemsworth while others cling to Cavill’s era, a divide that Season 4, expected in late 2025 or early 2026, must bridge.

Allan’s openness about missing Cavill underscores the human cost of such a high-profile recast. She’s not alone—Joey Batey (Jaskier) called Cavill “inspirational” to ET in 2023, marveling at his stamina even when unwell during his final days on set. For Allan, who joined the show at 17 and grew into Ciri alongside Cavill’s mentorship, the loss is palpable as she navigates a darker arc with the Rats in Season 4. Her wish for his return, however impractical, speaks to a broader yearning for stability in a series rocked by change. Netflix has confirmed Season 5 as the finale, giving Hemsworth two seasons to cement his Geralt, but Cavill’s shadow looms large.

As The Witcher marches toward its end, Allan’s candidness offers a raw glimpse into the cast’s transition—and a fandom’s heartbreak. Whether Hemsworth can fill those “big boots,” as he acknowledged in 2022, remains untested. For now, “We really miss Geralt” isn’t just Allan’s cry—it’s a rallying call from a community still grappling with losing their White Wolf. Cavill may be gone, but his legacy endures, haunting the Continent with every step Hemsworth takes.