Netflix’s The Witcher lastly provides Zoltan, and it is Kramer’s indignant buddy from Seinfeld

The solid of Netflix’s The Witcher has grown somewhat bigger with the announcement of a trio of latest characters who might be becoming a member of the motion within the upcoming season 4, together with one who might be very acquainted to followers of the sport trilogy: The dwarf Zoltan Chivay, one in every of Geralt’s closest pals, who might be portrayed by Danny Woodburn.

I did not acknowledge the identify however once I seemed on the promo picture I instantly thought, man, that appears so much just like the man from Seinfeld. Because it seems, it’s the man from Seinfeld—that’s, the man who portrayed Kramer’s hot-headed buddy Mickey Abbott. Which is a little bit of a distinction to Zoltan, who (relative to Yarpen Zigrin, not less than) is a considerate, cool-headed character, though nonetheless pleased sufficient to bust you in half with an axe if the scenario warrants.

It may appear odd to followers of The Witcher video games that Zoltan is simply becoming a member of the solid now, however that comes all the way down to the truth that the Netflix sequence is predicated on the books, the place his presence is not fairly so vital. I have not learn the books myself (sure, sure, name me an off-the-cuff) however based on this fascinating thread on Reddit, Yarpen is definitely the extra outstanding character and nearer to Geralt, however CD Projekt determined to swap in Zoltan, and even used a few of Yarpen’s quotes from the books within the first Witcher sport.

Anyway, Zoltan is coming and that is very cool. Additionally becoming a member of the solid for season 4 are Sharlto Copley because the bounty hunter Leo Bonhart, and James Purefoy as Nilfgaardian agent Stefan Skellen—do bear in mind that there are huge spoilers in each of these hyperlinks, so click on them at your individual danger. Neither of these characters appeared within the sport however they each performed notable roles within the books. They will be joined within the upcoming season by Laurence Fishburne, who signed as much as play the upper vampire Regis in January.

After all, season 4 can be notable for being the debut of Liam Hemsworth within the title position, taking on from Henry Cavill, who departed on the finish of season 3. Sadly there’s nonetheless no signal of a launch date for the subsequent season: It might occur later this yr, however provided that Netflix mentioned the sequence “will return to manufacturing this spring,” I might say the good cash is on someday in 2025.