One of many adaptations riding your way soon
Netflix has announced that its upcoming animated movie set withinThe Witcheruniverse will be hitting the streaming service next month.The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolfwill premiere on Netflix August 23, the producerreleased a teaser trailerto give fans their first look at the new film.
The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolfwill shine a light on Vesemir, legendary monster hunter and father figure to series protagonist Geralt of Rivia. Set many moons before the duo met,Nightmare of the Wolfwill follow Vesemir as the master embarks on his own journey of growth, telling tales of how one lonely figure became a noteworthy person of legend, feared by his adversaries, loathed by his enemies, but respected by all. The movie is being produced by Studio Mir, (ofLegend of Korrafame) withWitcherlive-action showrunner Lauren S. Hissrich overseeing the adaptation’s production.
It’s definitely going to be a year to remember forWitcherfans. Not only willNightmare of the Wolfarrive in just over a month’s time, but the long-awaited second season of Henry Cavill’sWitcherserieshasfinallybeen dated for December 17, following a lengthy production hiatus. If that wasn’t enough, work continues on anime seriesThe Witcher: Blood Origin— though no release date has been revealed for the latter as of yet.
