Henry Cavill's The Witcher Replacement Has One Major Advantage Over Geralt Of Rivia

Published Nov 10, 2026, 5:20 PM EST Karlis has been obsessing over television and movie news since he first learned how to read. He has worked in tech, as a musician, and in journalism with a well-rounded knowledge base of pop-culture throughout the eras. He claims that he has memorized the entire Internet Movie Database, and to date no one has been able to refute this. Holding a Bachelor's Degree in Religion and Culture from Wilfrid Laurier University, Karlis loves to examine the intersections of popular science-fiction and culture. His latest novel MASS. is available now on Amazon and examines a world where obesity has become a federal crime. After starring on Netflix's The Witcher for three seasons, Henry Cavill's big role in an upcoming movie is the perfect next step in the actor's career, with one major advantage over his previous fantasy part. Before Liam Hemsworth took over the role of Geralt in season 4, Cavill had become synonymous with the character, making his exit so upsetting. The world of The Witcher is bigger than any one cast member. The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep had a different Geralt, voiced by Doug Cockle, and built on a legacy that lasted even longer than Cavill had in the part. Cockle previously voiced Geralt of Rivia in all three The Witcher video games, helping to craft the character onscreen. Considering that the games themselves informed much of the look and feel of the series, and were themselves drawn from The Witcher novels, that world is actually large enough to last without Henry Cavill. And the actor's talents have now been pointed toward a perfect role, with a character who has one major advantage over Geralt of Rivia. Cavill's career in Hollywood is sure to be long and full of fantastic roles, but this upcoming project could become a defining film for the star. After having played such iconic roles as Superman and Sherlock Holmes, his new take on another popular and beloved part could be the perfect chance for Cavill to do something truly unique, thanks to an incredible ability. Henry Cavill's Highlander Character Has One Power That Geralt Doesn't Amazon MGM Studios Henry Cavill will star in the upcoming remake of Highlander, where his lead character, Connor MacLeod, will have a power that no other characters in Cavill's past have. Connor MacLeod is an Immortal and serves as the center of the story as the titular Highlander, who is set to one day fight for The Prize. While there is an inherent tension to Connor's existence, as captured by the original 1986 Highlander film's popular quote, "There can be only one", this is still an incredible power. Born in the 16th century in Scotland, Connor has spent centuries exploring the Earth and training as a swordsman in order to one day be able to fight to become the last of his kind. Connor has possessed some powers in addition to his immortality. During the Quickening, when an Immortal is killed, generally by another Immortal, a surge of energy escapes their body, allowing the victor to absorb the strength and memories of their fallen foe. This adds to a powerset that also includes enhanced regeneration. Still, even with all of Connor's fantastic abilities, the character is important to compare against the roles that Cavill has played in the past. And while Geralt of Rivia might not be immortal, he does possess some fantastic skills that might make him even stronger than Connor could ever hope to be. Cavill's Witcher Is Otherwise More Powerful Than The Highlander Geralt of Rivia actually shares some similarities in his powers with Connor MacLeod. While not hampered by a connection to a race of Immortals, which is itself an asset to Geralt's mortality, The Witcher's protagonist also has the benefit of slow aging, as well as tremendous skills in regeneration and healing. Geralt, another trained swordsman, has greater speed, skill, and reflexes than Connor has generally been depicted as having. A fantastic tracker with elevated senses, Geralt has also been mutated in several ways that contribute to his incredibly enhanced physical powers of movement, fighting, and more. If Geralt of Rivia and Connor MacLeod ever met in battle, it is hard to say exactly who would emerge triumphant, and much of that will depend on how the upcoming film depicts Connor. However, the more battle-hardened and practiced Geralt of Rivia would likely have at least a small advantage over his Highlander foe. Regardless, both characters are excellent parts for Henry Cavill. And while The Witcher will continue to live on without him in some form, even after the Netflix series ends, this new and thrilling story of a rebooted Highlander is only about to get started. Director Chad Stahelski Writers Ryan J. Condal, Michael Finch, Kerry Williamson Producers Neal H. Moritz Franchise(s) Highlander