The Witcher: Blood Origin

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The Witcher: Blood Origin
File:The Witcher Blood Origin Logo.jpg
Genre
Created byDeclan de Barra
&
Lauren Schmidt Hissrich
Based onThe Witcher
by Andrzej Sapkowski
Starring
ComposerBear McCreary
Country of origin
  • United States
  • Poland
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production companies
DistributorNetflix
Release
Original networkNetflix

The Witcher: Blood Origin is an upcoming fantasy miniseries created by Declan de Barra and Lauren Schmidt Hissrich adapted from The Witcher book series by Andrzej Sapkowski.[1] It will serve as a prequel to the Netflix television series. The series will premiere on December 25, 2022, and consists of four episodes.[2]

Premise

Set 1,200 years before the events of The Witcher television series, Blood Origin will depict the creation of the first Witcher, as well as the events leading to the "Conjunction of the Spheres".[3] It will also explore the ancient Elven civilization before its demise.[4]

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten by [1]Original release date [2]
1TBAUnknownDeclan de BarraDecember 25, 2022 (2022-12-25)
2TBAUnknownAlex Meenehan and Aaron Stewart-AhnDecember 25, 2022 (2022-12-25)
3TBAUnknownTania Lotia and Kiersten Van HorneDecember 25, 2022 (2022-12-25)
4TBAUnknownDeclan de Barra & Tasha HuoDecember 25, 2022 (2022-12-25)

Production

It was announced in July 2020 that Netflix had greenlit a six-part miniseries prequel to their television series adaptation of the Andrzej Sapkowski novels. Declan de Barra was hired to serve as showrunner.[12] In January 2021, Jodie Turner-Smith was cast to star in the series.[13] Laurence O’Fuarain would join the cast in March,[14] but by April, Turner-Smith had to exit due to scheduling conflicts.[15] In July, Michelle Yeoh was added,[16] with Sophia Brown taking over the role vacated by Turner-Smith.[17]

Filming on the series began in August 2021 in the United Kingdom, with additional castings including Lenny Henry, Mirren Mack, Nathaniel Curtis and Dylan Moran announced.[6] De Bara announced it had finished filming and went into post-production in November 2021.[18]

Celine Tran is announced in the credits of the series as stunt double for actress Michelle Yeoh.[19]

Marketing

The first trailer for the series was released after the credits on the season 2 finale of The Witcher on December 17, 2021.[20][21]

References

  1. ^ a b "The Witcher: Blood Origin". Writers Guild of America West. July 13, 2022. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Romano, Nick (September 24, 2022). "Minnie Driver joins The Witcher-verse in pivotal role that starts with Blood Origin". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 24, 2022.
  3. ^ a b c d Romano, Nick (November 8, 2021). "The Witcher: Blood Origin creator explains how spin-off will explore a 'pre-colonized world' of elves". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
  4. ^ Novara, Brandon (November 4, 2021). "The Witcher: Blood Origin Is Coming Soon, Here's What We Know". movieweb. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
  5. ^ Liu, Narayan (September 20, 2021). "The Witcher: Blood Origin Set Photo Debuts An All-New Character". CBR. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h Wiseman, Andreas (August 16, 2021). "'The Witcher: Blood Origin': Lenny Henry, Mirren Mack, Nathaniel Curtis, Dylan Moran Among Cast To Join Netflix Prequel Series; Filming Underway In UK". Deadline. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  7. ^ Sarrubba, Stefania (August 16, 2021). "It's A Sin's Nathaniel Curtis and Sir Lenny Henry join The Witcher: Blood Origin prequel show". Digital Spy. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  8. ^ a b Hermanns, Grant (November 8, 2021). "Witcher: Blood Origin Has Definitive End But Could Continue, Says Showrunner". Screen Rant. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  9. ^ DiLillo, John. "Minnie Driver Bewitches as the Narrator of 'The Witcher: Blood Origin'". netflix.com. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  10. ^ "The Last Kingdom star Mark Rowley cast in The Witcher: Blood Origin". redanianintelligence.com. 30 September 2021.
  11. ^ "The Witcher prequel series 'Blood Origin' adds 8 actors". Rednian Intelligence. 10 November 2010. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  12. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (July 27, 2020). "Netflix Sets Prequel Series 'The Witcher: Blood Origin'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
  13. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 25, 2021). "'The Witcher: Blood Origin': Jodie Turner-Smith To Star In Netflix's 'Witcher' Prequel Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
  14. ^ Grater, Tom (March 26, 2021). "'The Witcher: Blood Origin' Casts 'Vikings' Actor Laurence O'Fuarain In Leading Role". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
  15. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 7, 2021). "Jodie Turner-Smith Exits 'The Witcher: Blood Origin' Netflix Limited Series Due To Scheduling Issue". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
  16. ^ Petski, Denise (July 6, 2021). "'The Witcher: Blood Origin': Michelle Yeoh Cast As Scian In Netflix Prequel Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
  17. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (July 8, 2021). "'The Witcher: Blood Origin': Sophia Brown To Star With Laurence O'Fuarain & Michelle Yeoh In Netflix Fantasy Series, Filming To Begin In The UK In August". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
  18. ^ Bishop, Rollin (November 21, 2021). "The Witcher: Blood Origin Wraps Filming". Comic Book. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  19. ^ "The Witcher : Céline Tran dans le spin-off Blood Origin". Eklecty-City. February 16, 2022. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
  20. ^ Patches, Matt (December 17, 2021). "The Witcher season 2 ends with a trailer for Netflix's apocalyptic prequel, Blood Origin". Polygon. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
  21. ^ Oddo, Marco Vito (December 17, 2021). "'The Witcher: Blood Origin': First Trailer Reveals Upcoming Prequel Series". Collider. Retrieved December 18, 2021.

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