Netflix’s ‘The Witcher’ Season 3 Halts Production Due to COVID

Geralt of Rivia is laying down his sword for a bit. Netflix has halted production of The Witcher season three due to COVID-19.

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The news comes amid unconfirmed online rumors that star Henry Cavill tested positive for the virus, but the streamer is only saying that filming has “paused

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Due to COVID and we will be up and running as soon as it is safe to do so.” Cavill’s rep also declined to comment.

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This isn’t the first time the U.K.-based production has had to shut down due the virus, with the show previously halting filming on season two in 2020.

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The Witcher’s upcoming third season doesn’t yet have a premiere date.

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The news comes on the heels of last week’s San Diego Comic-Con, where fans wondered if the Superman actor might make an appearance for DC’s Shazam!

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