When is The Witcher Blood Origin release date going to be? After the resounding success of the videogame series, and the huge popularity of The Witcher on the streaming service Netflix, it’s no surprise that the creators are digging deeper into the lore of the fantasy series to bring us a prequel story.
While we wait for The Witcher season 3, we’re delighted that there’s a whole new Netflix series on the way which will transport us back to the Continent, over a thousand years before the events of Geralt’s adventures.
So, with a new cast and new stories to tell, you’re probably going to need some information about this upcoming TV series. Fear not, we have all the details on The Witcher Blood Origin release date for you, and you don’t even need to throw any coins at us for the privilege.
The Witcher Blood Origin release date
The Witcher Blood Origin is set to arrive on Netflix on December 25, 2022. That’s right, a true Christmas present for us all to enjoy, and a perfect excuse to get away from the family when everyone has had too much to drink.
As is standard practice with Netflix, all four episodes of the historical drama series will be made available at the same time. If you’re really good at binge-watching, there’s no reason why you can’t have the whole mini-series boxed off by New Year.
The Witcher Blood Origin plot details
The Witcher Blood Origin will take place 1200 years before the events of the original The Witcher series and will tell the story of the very first Witcher on the Continent.
It will follow the story of seven warriors seeking vengeance, but we don’t know a great deal more than that right now. What we do know is that there will be bloody battles, mysterious creatures, and enough adventure to make Indiana Jones green with envy.
With just four episodes in the season, you can bet each one will be stuffed full of action. We also know that, given the timeframe of the show, we will see the events leading to the Conjunction of the Spheres, and also see the demise of the Elven race.
The Witcher Blood Origin trailer
The full trailer for The Witcher Blood Origin has been released, and it shows the upcoming series in all its bloody, gory glory.
The trailer shows action and drama, and also reveals that Joey Batey will be returning as Jaskier the bard. Check it out below:
The Witcher Blood Origin cast details
Rejoice, none other than Michelle Yeoh will be leading the cast for The Witcher Blood Origin. The esteemed actress, who recently appeared in Everything Everywhere All at Once, will play Scian, the last member of an Elven tribe.
Yeoh will be joined by relative newcomers Sophia Brown and Laurence O’Fuarain. Brown is playing Éile, a warrior who leaves the Queen’s Guard to become a travelling musician. O’Fuarain will play Fjall, a man born to protect the king, but who has his sights set on vengeance instead.
British actors you may also recognise from the cast are Lenny Henry and Dylan Moran, and there’s also a small appearance from Minnie Driver, who starred in many a great ‘90s movie in her day. Finally, Joey Batey will also have a role in the series as Jaskier.
The Witcher Blood Origin cast:
- Michelle Yeoh as Scian
- Joey Batey as Jaskier
- Sophia Brown as Éile
- Laurence O’Fuarain as Fjall
- Lenny Henry as Balor
- Dylan Moran as Uthrok One-Nut
- Jacob Collins-Levy as Eredin
- Zach Wyatt as Syndril
- Francesca Mills as Meldof
- Mirren Mack as Merwyn
- Nathaniel Curtis as Brian
- Huw Novelli as Brother Death
- Lizzie Annis as Zacaré
- Amy Murray as Fenrick
- Hebe Beardsall as Catrin
- Minnie Driver as Seanchai
- Aidan O’Callaghan as Kareg
That’s all we know about The Witcher Blood Origin release date for now. Until we find out more, check out our list of the best Netflix movies available right now to get the best out of your streaming service. Or, how about a rundown of the best A24 movies, to see if Michelle Yeoh and Everything Everywhere All at Once make the cut?