The Witcher Season 4 has landed a major casting coup by adding Laurence Fishburne to its roster. Best known for portraying Morpheus in the Matrix series, Fishburne will play the character Regis, a wise higher vampire who has lived over four centuries. This character is a significant figure in the original books by Andrzej Sapkowski, showing up in the third book "Baptism of Fire" as well as subsequent ones. While Fishburne's excitement about joining the series has been expressed, it's yet to be revealed how closely the Netflix adaption will follow the books regarding Regis's storyline.

Liam Hemsworth is also set to star as the new Geralt of Rivia, a role previously held by Henry Cavill. Joining them are familiar faces from previous seasons, including Freya Allan (Ciri), Anya Chalotra (Yennefer), and Joey Batey (Jaskier). Following the dramatic events of the third season, Season 4 promises to be an intense journey with its characters scattered across a war-torn continent. With shooting beginning in the spring, fans are eagerly anticipating the 2025 premiere for the season's release.

Will Season 4 of The Witcher on Netflix be closely aligned with the books?

There is currently no confirmation on whether Season 4 of The Witcher on Netflix will adhere strictly to the source material from Andrzej Sapkowski’s books. While Regis's character is from the literature, the extent of the reflection of his story arc from the books in the series remains to be seen.

Background Information: "The Witcher" series on Netflix is based on a collection of fantasy novels written by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski. The books follow Geralt of Rivia, a witcher who hunts monsters for a living in a medieval fantasy world. The series has also gained fame through CD Projekt Red’s critically acclaimed video game adaptations, specifically "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt," which further expanded the series' popularity worldwide. This intricate universe is known for its complex characters, moral ambiguity, and rich storytelling that intertwines with Slavic mythology and folklore.