Submitted by FireRngesus t3_yhjpts in television
- He looks practically identical to the older Witcher version
- This would have allowed Netflix to write an older Witcher to fit the casting
- He's a big fan of The Witcher
- He's the only other actor with the stern, cold, mysterious ability to play the role
He would be totally wasted on that joke of a show.
He would have been the perfect replacement for The Witcher 15-20 years ago.
He’s great on anything. He always elevates a sucky show, so like the Witcher.
Way too old. What are you smoking
Don't waste Mikkelsen's time with this schlock
It Netflix wanted an older Geralt they would have gotten an older actor. They clearly do not want to do that.
I think all your reasoning is pretty weak.
They can both look close enough to Geralt if you give him the costume and makeup.
The story they have in mind likely won’t fit a time jump.
Him being a fan doesn’t really mean much.
Plenty of people can play the role you don’t need to typecast Mikkelsen into it. It’s not like cavil himself was someone who was shown to be a stern, cold and mysterious before he got the role. People thought the actor was cool, he looked cool in the costume and are used to him. His actually performance as Geralt was generally seen as good but imagine if you used that argument against him.
It reminds me of how fans wanted Bryan Cranston to be Lex Luthor because he was bald and menacing in Breaking Bad. And Cranston himself criticized the idea of not being a great way to cast for a role.
- This would have allowed Netflix to write an older Witcher to fit the casting
Im going to stop you right there. These things making this show arent going to do this because Geralt is like s background character to their more grotesque interesting agenda.
I love when people fancast but the image they have in their head is from 10-20 years ago
Mads is actually who Sapkowski (the author) wanted as Geralt originally many years before netflix “adapted” it.
Unfortunately he’s too old now. Tbh there’s a bunch of people who imo would’ve been perfect for a faithful adaptation but are simply too old now, especially considering how long the show would go on for. Mads as Geralt, Eva Green as Yennefer, David Tennant as Dandelion (jaskier).
Who knows what Netflix wants at this point. They are wasting money by keeping it going without Cavill. Seems like a real “fuck you” from Netflix to Cavill, considering the ratings are going to drop off a cliff.
Agreed. Mads is one of the greatest actors on the planet. One of the most talented actors of his generation. He’s currently shooting “The Bastard” in Denmark. He seems to prefer to do Danish films and indie projects. He does Hollywood occasionally, but I don’t think that’s where his heart is.
Anyway, Mads was offered the role of Vesemir and he turned it down. The producers clearly want a very young Geralt. Liam is even younger than Henry. Maybe youth is more important to them than talent.
I’ve seen thousands of ppl fancast Mads Mikkelsen as Geralt, but I had no idea the author was the original. That’s awesome. Thanks for sharing.
They already cast his brother in the series as Stregobor so sure why not
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