SEASON 2 of The Witcher is finally here, and this time around, we’re seeing new monsters, new stories, new powers, and of course, new characters.
Now, before you go, “Hmm, where have I seen this guy before…?”, here’s a quick introduction to the new cast members and characters of The Witcher Season 2, and why they look so familiar:
1. Kristofer Hivju is Nivellen, an old friend of Geralt (main photo)
You might recognise him from: Game of Thrones, where he plays the uncouth but lovable Tormund Giantsbane, and as Connor Rhodes — Charlize Theron’s right-hand man — in The Fate of the Furious.
Hivju will also be voicing Andvari, a shape-shifting dwarf in Norse mythology, in Zack Snyder’s upcoming anime Twilight of the Gods.
2. Adjoa Andoh is Nenneke, a high priestess of Melitele
You might recognise her from: Bridgerton, where she plays the formidable but kind Lady Danbury.
3. Chris Fulton is Rience, a mage with a penchant for fire
You might recognise him from: Bridgerton, where he briefly appears as Sir Philip Crane.
4. Graham McTavish is Sigismund Dijkstra, advisor to King Vizimir of Redania
You might recognise him from: Lucifer as Father Kinley and Dromos, Aquaman (King Atlan), The Hobbit film trilogy (warrior dwarf Dwalin), Outlander (Dougal MacKenzie and William Buccleigh MacKenzie), and Preacher (The Saint of Killers). He was also the voice of Dracula in the Castlevania animated series and Deglan in The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf.
5. Kim Bodnia is Vesemir, the oldest Witcher alive and a father figure to Geralt
You might recognise him from: Killing Eve, where he plays Villanelle’s handler Konstantin Vasilie, a role that earned him a nomination at the British Academy Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2019.
6. Paul Bullion is Lambert, one of Geralt’s Witcher brothers
You might recognise him from: Peaky Blinders, where he appeared for three episodes in Season 2 as Billy Kitchen.
7. Mecia Simson is Francesca Findabair, a rare elven mage and newly-appointed leader of the elves
You might recognise her from: Britain and Ireland's Next Top Model, which she competed in and ultimately won in Series 5.
Now that you’re familiar with the new characters, here’s your chance to get up close and personal with one of the new monsters in The Witcher Season 2.
From now ‘til January 2 next year, the Water Feature at the Ground Floor of Sunway Pyramid will be under siege by a Myriapod, and we need your help, fellow Witcher, to defeat the beast.
And make sure to catch The Witcher Season 2, now streaming on Netflix. – The Vibes, December 21, 2021
