Actually, you're not wrong. Haven't read it this way, my bad.
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Netflix The Witcher TV series in the works (not related to CD Projekt)
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Actually, you're not wrong. Haven't read it this way, my bad.
Huh, is the link dead for anyone else ?
Weltall Zero
Member
A Netflix series based on The Witcher sounds truly amazing, but again so did Iron Fist... At least this has the guys from The Expanse as executive producers, but ever since Iron Fist I've been worried about Netflix's quality control.
Ivory Samoan
Gold Member
Mads could be amazing....make it so
or anyone, I'm so excited!
Iron Fist was by the guy who did the last 4 seasons of dexter. Anyone who thought that was turning out good as soon as that was announced was deluding themselves.
I doubt even Netflix expected it to be good, they were just contractually obliged to doing it
It most certainly is, guy is salty as hell he let CDPR use the IP for a flat out fee and isn't collecting royalties on the games.
SargerusBR
I love Pokken!
Revolutionary
Member
Not a problem.
They can just name it The Witchest
Well, they can't name it Geralt, as that's also trademarked by CDPR
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Percival for soundtrack or get the fuck out.
That's ok they've got Gerald, half the witcher fanbase thinks that's his name already anyways lol
blainethemono
Member
one of my dream tv series was an adaptation of this on Starz with the Black Sails producers/writers/directors behind it, plus Zach McGowan as Geralt
I think Marco Polo got cancelled. They can put it all into this and should, could be amazing if done right.
PumpkinPie
Banned
Hugh Jackman is free these days... Maybe his Logan role was practice.
Wolf Akela
Member
No no no we need him for TLoU.
Yep. Hugh Jackman needs to play Joel, it's that simple.
Well, he's probably not a bad guy but the fact that he's extremely salty over CDRP success makes his every action worse than they seem to be. Remember that he is the person who said "„Znam niewiele osób, które w to grały. Obracam się wśród inteligentnych / I don't know many people that played it (game). I'm surrounded by intelligent people you know". He also said in Times article that he thinks that the game success made some impact on the book's sales but the series actually lost more readers than it gained (!).
AHA-Lambda
Member
Awesome 
MR ARCADE FOREVER
Member
Are you fucking kidding?!? That's awesome
one of my dream tv series was an adaptation of this on Starz with the Black Sails producers/writers/directors behind it, plus Zach McGowan as Geralt
He cant, hes gonna be busy playing this guy:
blainethemono
Member
He cant, hes gonna be busy playing this guy:
yeah, i was gonna add that it's unfortunate that he made such a ridiculously terrible decision
orichalcos
Member
OMG
SargerusBR
I love Pokken!
Well he was Emhyr in TW3, won't be surprised if he's cast.
Wolf Akela
Member
Yeah, he was basically salty about the Witcher games garnering way more attention outside Poland rather than his books. Pretty sure he also wasn't happy about pretty much giving away the license to CDPR, even though CDPR wanted to give back after all the success he's had. He also (probably bluffing) threatened to continue the series just to spite CDPR and make the games completely non-canon.
Sapkowski is pretty aggressive with his thoughts. 100% betting he's hoping this drowns the Witcher games in popularity.
Just play The Emperor Emyr again like did for Witcher 3
Ultimadrago
Member
I have no faith this will be any good.
That said, I also haven't read the books yet, so perhaps there are more well-executed approaches to that world than I think. I'll await word-of-mouth when or if the time comes I guess.
That said, I also haven't read the books yet, so perhaps there are more well-executed approaches to that world than I think. I'll await word-of-mouth when or if the time comes I guess.
MR ARCADE FOREVER
Member
Emma Stone? Ugh no please
SolidChamp
Banned
Except that Netflix green lights EVERYTHING nowadays, even the most mediocre schlock, and everyone is dying to cash in on the popularity of GoT.
The Witcher is an untapped honey pot for television. Seems like a very obvious thing for them to do. My money is on "yes".
wesleyshark
Banned
I can definitely see him as Geraltone of my dream tv series was an adaptation of this on Starz with the Black Sails producers/writers/directors behind it, plus Zach McGowan as Geralt
Inferno313
Banned
Josh Brolin would be a much better choice.
Inferno313
Banned
Anyone who seriously thinks a TV series can lock down this many A-listers has no idea how this shit works.
Skittzo0413
Member
With these names and Netflix's track record this might actually be incredible. Very excited!
mckmas8808
Mckmaster uses MasterCard to buy Slave drives
What's the difference between the game and the books when it comes to story?
Games are set after the books, they are entirely non canon.
Inferno313
Banned
All three games take place after the novel series. Completely different narratives, just a lot of the same characters.
Real_Madrid
Member
This has so much potential. I mean if Netflix put the same amount of money into this as they did with Marco Polo, it should be something special.
In times where they pay 20 million for a stand up comedy show, it would surprise me if they didn't invest quite some money in a franchise that has Game of Thrones potential.
In times where they pay 20 million for a stand up comedy show, it would surprise me if they didn't invest quite some money in a franchise that has Game of Thrones potential.
Games are set after the books, so not canon, and they made some questionable changes to characters and ignored important plot points for the sake of the games' story. They even ignore major plot points between each other (like no matter what you did in Witcher 1 you still start W2 in a relationship with Triss, who exploits Geralt's amnesia because she's thirsty for his White Wolf).