"Season 4 of The Witcher is finally on Netflix, and with the final fifth season looming, the cast are opening up and reflecting on their time in Andrzej Sapkowski's fantastical world of monsters and magic. Anya Chalotra, who plays Yennefer of Vengerberg, did just that, revealing in a new interview that she'll miss her fierce sorceress but won't miss the online harassment."
"Chalotra's experience isn't necessarily unique to her. New Geralt of Rivia, Liam Hemsworth, faced intense harassment as well for taking over as the White Wolf following Henry Cavill's exit. However, what Chalotra faced is indicative of the hate campaign's popular figures--and women more broadly--experience at the hands of dissenters disguised as passionate fans. As showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich recently said, if people don't like The Witcher Season 4 or otherwise for whatever reason, there are other ways to enjoy Sapkowski's world: the books and the games."
Season 4 of The Witcher is streaming on Netflix while a fifth season remains planned. Anya Chalotra plays Yennefer of Vengerberg and says she will miss the character but not the online harassment. Chalotra prepared by reading the books and playing the games, yet faced intense criticism that contributed to leaving social media. The Witcher drew massive global viewership, increasing scrutiny on cast members. Liam Hemsworth also encountered harassment after replacing Henry Cavill as Geralt. The harassment reflects broader patterns of toxic fandom, particularly affecting prominent figures and women, and alternatives include engaging with the books and games.
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