The Witcher is available now on Netflix and both audiences and critics seem to incredibly happy with how the first season of the adaptation turned out. The show has a very impressive Rotten Tomatoes score and was one of the most popular original Netflix series on Netflix in 2019, despite arriving at the very end of the year.
With the quick rise in pop culture relevance, it’s not surprising that many comparisons are being made between The Witcher and the recently concluded Game of Thrones TV series. Although the author behind The Witcher series of books doesn’t like the comparisons to Game of Thrones, fans may be entertained to find out there is a behind-the-scenes connection between the two shows.
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Game of Thrones fans are likely very familiar with the scary face of the Night King, who was one of the main villains throughout the series. The actor under that paint and mask starting with season 6 was Vladimir Furdik, who is also a stunt and fight choreographer. Furdik’s fight choreography skills were used throughout season one of The Witcher and he is responsible for the action behind many of the show’s most exciting battles.
Many fans were unlikely to notice Furik’s name in the credits of The Witcher, but the community quickly realized the connection once he posted a photo on social media with Anya Chalotra in her Yennefer costume (blood and all). Yennefer is one of the show’s most popular characters, so the photo quickly gained a lot of positive reactions.
Fans of the show who are interested in more behind-the-scenes looks at the fight choreography prep should follow Furdik’s account to see a lot of clips from the fight training…
The Witcher season two is scheduled to begin filming soon, so fans will likely learn more about what is next for Geralt and company in the near future. Be sure to check back for updates and, until then, don’t forget to toss a coin to your Witcher.
The Witcher television series can be streamed now on Netflix, and The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt can be played on PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.
Source: ComicBook.com
