While we can begrudgingly agree that singling out Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia was a great choice given the actor’s dedication to this role — though a choice that everyone, including Netflix, now sorely regrets — the streaming juggernaut might seriously have a problem when it comes to casting talent for their Northern Kingdoms ensemble. The latest person to join The Witcher crew in the role has left the fandom utterly befuddled, with many starting to genuinely feel like Netflix is deliberately pulling their leg.
According to a recent report by Redanian Intelligence, Samuel Blenkin joined the team of The Witcher: Blood Origin to portray the elf Avallac’h. Book readers know him as the Aen Saevherne who helps Ciri when he travels to the world of the Aen Elle, while game fans recognize him as the person who helped Geralt find Ciri in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.