As if the bombing the first live-action The Witcher spin-off wasn't enough, Declan de Barra has teased the possibility that The Witcher Universe will continue its expansion with new spinoffs following the release of The Witcher: Blood Origin.
The animator-screenwriter provided these hints during a recent interview with Radio Times where he, alongside his co-showrunner Lauren Hissrich, discussed Blood Origin, from the characters to the series production.
In the interview, de Barra praised Andrzej Sapkowski, the author of the original book series, for the incredible job he did with the series. In his words, "[Andrzej] Sapkowski is the king of the closed-ended story. The more we read of his books, the broader the tapestry of the world." He continued, "So, that's the advantage of doing all these – they might be standalone pieces, but they paint another side to this world and expand it outward. That's the fun part."
Netflix's The Witcher debuted in 2019 to much critical and commercial acclaim. It's based on the eponymous book series by Andrzej Sapkowski and has inspired a highly successful video game franchise. The third season, currently in post-production, is slated for release sometime in the summer of 2023. It will feature fan-favorite, Henry Cavill, as the protagonist Geralt of Rivia for the last time after which Liam Hemsworth will take over the character's medallion for the foreseeable future.