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Netflix Casts Pivotal “The Witcher” Role of Ciri, Princess of Cintra and Others!

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Netflix revealed to Bloody Disgusting just now that the pivotal role of “The Witcher’s” Ciri, Princess of Cintra, will be played by Freya Allan (pictured below; “The War of the Worlds”, “Into The Badlands”). Other characters from the court at Cintra include Queen Calanthe (Jodhi May, “Game of Thrones”, “Genius”), and her husband, the knight Eist (Björn Hlynur Haraldsson, Fortitude), along with the druid Mousesack (Adam Levy, Knightfall, Snatch).

The sorceress Yennefer will be played by Anya Chalotra (“The ABC Murders”, “Wanderlust”). Leading the magical academy at Aretuza is Tissaia (MyAnna Buring, “Ripper Street”, Kill List), and Yennefer is joined by other novice sorcerers Fringilla (Mimi Ndiweni, “Black Earth Rising”), Sabrina (Therica Wilson-Read, Profile). Also joining the cast is Millie Brady (“The Last Kingdom”, “Teen Spirit”) as the outcast Princess Renfri.

The new cast join previously announced Henry Cavill (Mission Impossible – Fallout, Man of Steel, Justice League) who leads the cast of “The Witcher” saga, playing the role of Geralt of Rivia.

Based on the best-selling fantasy series, “The Witcher” is an epic tale of fate and family. Geralt of Rivia, a solitary monster hunter, struggles to find his place in a world where people often prove more wicked than beasts. But when destiny hurtles him toward a powerful sorceress, and a young princess with a dangerous secret, the three must learn to navigate the increasingly volatile Continent together.

The series will be directed by Alik Sakharov (“House of Cards”, “Game of Thrones”) — four episodes, including the first episode, and Alex Garcia Lopez (Marvel’s ‘Luke Cage”, “Utopia”) & Charlotte Brändström (“Outlander”, “Counterpart”, “Disparue”) who will direct two episodes each.

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“Golden Axe”: Sega Genesis Video Game Becomes an Animated Series at Comedy Central

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You know video game adaptations are hot when even Golden Axe is making the leap to the screen. And indeed it is, with Deadline reporting that the Sega Genesis video game franchise that debuted back in 1989 is getting an animated series at Comedy Central.

Comedy Central has given “Golden Axe” a 10-episode order, Deadline reports today.

The voice cast for the animated series from CBS Studios in association with Sony Pictures Television and Original Film includes Matthew Rhys (The Americans)Danny Pudi (Mythic Quest), Lisa Gilroy (Jury Duty), Liam McIntyre (Spartacus) and Carl Tart (Grand Crew).

“Described as a hilarious and loving homage to Sega’s video game series, Golden Axe follows veteran warriors Ax Battler, Tyris Flare and Gilius Thunderhead as they once again battle to save Yuria from the evil giant Death Adder who just won’t seem to stay dead. Fortunately, this time they have the inexperienced and underprepared Hampton Squib on their side.”

Mike McMahan (Star Trek: Lower Decks) and Joe Chandler (American Dad!) will co-write the first episode and executive produce the series, with Chandler serving as showrunner.

The original Golden Axe video game was released in 1989, followed by sequels in 1991, 1992 and 1993. The series got a modern day upgrade with Golden Axe: Beast Rider in 2008.

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