The Witcher Movie: 10 Actors Who Fit The Role of Geralt of Rivia: Page 3 of 3

The White Wolf
The White Wolf


1. Richard Armitage

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Fur and steel

And at #1 we have the king himself, Richard Armitage.

As Thorin Oakenshield in Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit trilogy, we’ve seen Armitage as a warrior, a ruler, and a man (well, Dwarf). His portrayal of the Dwarven king as someone both conflicted and sympathetic, possessing both honor and internal turmoil, endeared the character to audiences worldwide and ensured his place in the history of fantasy cinema.

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Probably needs a shower

Aside from The Hobbit films, Armitage has had roles in movies such as Star Wars: The Phantom Menace and Alice in Wonderland: Through the Looking Glass; television shows like Cleopatra, Macbeth, and Robin Hood; and theatre such as Macbeth and Hamlet.

And he looks like Geralt, too! Sure, it’s a little hard to see the White Wolf under that messy Dwarven hair and makeup. But he’s got the strong, pointed nose; the thin, angry mouth; the wide forehead; and those deep, penetrating eyes that tell us of a man who’s capable of cruelty as he is of kindness – a man who’s seen all the ugliness in the world, and survived. For these reasons, we think Armitage is perfect for the role of Geralt of Rivia in the Witcher movie.

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Richard Armitage... or Geralt of Rivia? (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Invision for Warner Bros./AP Images, from The Hobbit)

Thorin vs Azog - Final battle in The Hobbit

Honorable Mentions

Anyone who’s seen 1995’s award-winning Braveheart will know what a dashing medieval warrior Mel Gibson made – perfect for the role of Geralt of Rivia. Similarly, Liam Neeson, who’s shown he’s no stranger to science fiction and fantasy (thanks to his roles in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace and the Narnia films) would have made a great Geralt. Unfortunately, with the former pushing 60, and the latter already there, both actors are too old for the role.

Well, that’s about it for this fantasy trip. What about you guys? Which actors do you think would make a great Geralt of Rivia? Tell us in the comments section below!

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