Oh boy! Manila finally got the luck to see Henry Cavill up close last December 12, Thursday, during his visit to Manila to promote his new series for Netflix, The Witcher. Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, the series’ show-runner, was with him from the press conference to meeting their incredible Manila fans.
The two were very generous and game to sign a lot of posters with Henry even signing Superman items as he walked towards the black carpet.
We listed our ultimate fan-favorite moments during the event:
We were able to see him in flesh and up close! (Thanks to Netflix for making it possible!)
We got to know that he was a huge PC gamer and a fan of the novel long before he can read it himself. What a sweet surprise that this mutated monster hunter can relate to what he is and will be on the show.
Lauren’s answer when asked about how she approaches each project (that come her way) on a woman’s perspective:
I never think of myself as a female writer. I’m just a writer trying to solve stories. What’s important to me is to make sure that the stories that we’re telling about women are as dimensional and interesting as the ones were telling about men. It’s not about women being appropriate. It’s not about men being more appropriate. We’re making sure that all these characters are fully fleshed out.
That Geralt has indeed soft spots! He is for love which fans will get to see on the show
That the show will be the next big thing to look out for.
The souvenirs! What better way to commemorate the show than having to bring home memorabilia — a shirt, a signature wolf medallion, and a signed poster!
The fact that Henry went an extra mile for his audition and didn’t stop waiting, making follow up, and phone calls for the most coveted role.
Thank you, Netflix! We are excited to know all about The Witcher and see how beautiful you guys will transform it will from a novel to series. The Witcher premieres on Netflix on December 20th.
HENRY CAVILL, WHO STARS AS GERALT OF RIVIA IN NETFLIX’S THE WITCHER, AND SHOWRUNNER LAUREN SCHMIDT HISSRICH HAVE AN EPIC TIME IN THE PHILIPPINES!
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – DECEMBER 12, 2019 – Henry Cavill, who stars as Geralt of Rivia in Netflix’s The Witcher, and showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich celebrated the upcoming release of the fantasy series with Filipino fans in Manila. Henry and Lauren participated in a press conference, a special #TheWitcherInManila event followed by a screening of episode one.
At the press conference, actor and triathlete Matteo Guidicelli greeted Henry and Lauren, introducing them to the audience. During the Q&A, the actor who plays Geralt (also known as the White Wolf) talked about his love for The Witcher, saying, “I read the books and fell in love with them. I’ve been a fantasy genre fan since I was a boy, and for me, it was such a wonder to read something that was so new and a fresh take on the genre.”
Photo credit: Netflix / Magic Liwanag
Henry and Lauren then expressed their deep gratitude for the warm welcome and huge support from Filipinos. Series showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich also shared her love for The Witcher. “I was a fan of The Witcher books, so getting to do this has been a dream come true. It’s so much bigger than what I thought it was going to be. I never expected to come to the Philippines, and here we are!”
Photo credit: Netflix / Magic Liwanag
Later in the afternoon, fans had the opportunity to see Henry at #TheWitcherInManila fan event at Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Activity Center. Host Matteo and The Witcher cosplayers interacted with the audience.
After witnessing the special court dancing and sword fighting acts, the audience participated in a count down and welcomed both Lauren and Henry to thunderous applause. Both signed autographs and posed for photos before Henry took the stage. After a brief chat and photo with cosplayers dressed as Geralt, Yennefer and Ciri, Henry closed out the event by saying “Mahal Ko Kayo” and treated fans to an exclusive look at the second and final trailer for The Witcher.
Photo credit: Netflix / Magic Liwanag
Day one of the #TheWitcherInManila press tour closed with a special screening introduction by Lauren and Henry. “This is a very exciting moment for Lauren and myself. Even though we are the ones here on stage it’s not just us who put in hours and hours of hard work,” he said. “It’s a crew and a cast of 300+ people. We wish we could have them here. But when you’re watching this, remember that they worked so hard for your entertainment, and we hope that you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed making it,” added Henry.
Excited fans continued to immerse themselves in the world of The Witcher at a special photo zone in the mall, open every day from 11 am to 9 pm, from December 10 until December 13.
The Witcher Season 1 premieres on December 20, only on Netflix. Netflix announced a second season pick up for The Witcher. The second season will begin production in London early in 2020, for a planned debut in 2021.
Based on the best-selling fantasy series of books, THE WITCHER is an epic tale of fate and family. The story of the intertwined destinies of three individuals in the vast world of The Continent, where humans, elves, witchers, gnomes, and monsters battle to survive and thrive, and where good and evil is not easily identified.
Henry Cavill (Mission Impossible – Fallout, Man of Steel) leads the cast of The Witcher saga, playing the role of Geralt of Rivia, alongside other main cast members, Anya Chalotra (The ABC Murders, Wanderlust) as Yennefer and Freya Allan (The War of the Worlds, Into The Badlands) as Ciri. Other previously announced cast include Jodhi May (Game of Thrones, Genius) as Calanthe, Björn Hlynur Haraldsson (Fortitude) as Eist, Adam Levy (Knightfall, Snatch) as Mousesack, MyAnna Buring (Ripper Street, Kill List) as Tissaia), Mimi Ndiweni (Black Earth Rising) as Fringilla, Therica Wilson-Read (Profile) as Sabrina, and Emma Appleton (The End of The F**king World) as Renfri, Eamon Farren (The ABC Murders, Twin Peaks) as Cahir, Joey Batey (Knightfall, Strike) as Jaskier, Lars Mikkelsen (House of Cards, Sherlock) as Stregobor, Royce Pierreson (Wanderlust, Judy) as Istredd, Maciej Musiał (1983) as Sir Lazlo, Wilson Radjou-Pujalte (Jamillah & Aladdin, Dickensian) as Dara, and Anna Shaffer (Harry Potter) as Triss.
The Witcher premieres on Netflix on December 20. Follow The Witcher on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
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