Filming for The Witcher’s Final Season Commences in South Africa

Filming for the fifth and final season of “The Witcher” has begun in Cape Town, South Africa, with Liam Hemsworth leading the cast. This season features significant scenes with Ciri in a fighting pit and the return of characters Yennefer and Triss. Production is expected to wrap up in September 2025, aiming for a 2026 release, while Netflix has remained quiet about the ongoing developments.

Filming for the fifth and final season of “The Witcher” has commenced in Cape Town, South Africa, on February 26, 2025. This marks a significant transition from the series’ inception in Budapest, Hungary, nearly seven years ago. With Liam Hemsworth now leading the cast, the production team has opted for a location shoot for the first time instead of starting at their headquarters in England’s Longcross Studios, using the production codename “Complete Chaos.” Filming in South Africa is scheduled to conclude on March 21, 2025.

In Season 5, Freya Allan’s character, Ciri, is introduced fighting in a pit owned by the crime lord Dominik Houvenaghel, whose storyline is intertwined with the spinoff “The Rats: A Witcher’s Tale.” This setting reflects the same in-universe town that featured prominently in the earlier spinoff. The combat pit, an essential aspect of Ciri’s arc, adds dramatic tension as she engages in dangerous confrontations following a bloody encounter with the character Leo Bonhart.

The production also utilized various outdoor locales, notably the rocks and caves of Cederberg and areas around Stellenbosch, where numerous props, including fake corpses related to Ciri’s character, were reportedly spotted. Significant supporting characters Yennefer, played by Anya Chalotra, and Triss, portrayed by Anna Shaffer, were involved in the filming during its final week, indicating they may have their own subplots in Season 5, although main character Geralt, played by Liam Hemsworth, was not present in South Africa.

While the filming has been ongoing, Netflix has not formally announced the start of production for this final season, showing a deliberate silence regarding “The Witcher” series following the underwhelming response to “Sirens of the Deep.” The release of Season 4 is anticipated later in 2025, leading up to the full season premiere in 2026.

In summary, the filming for the final season of “The Witcher” has commenced in South Africa, introducing exciting developments for pivotal characters such as Ciri. The production team has adopted new approaches with location shooting, and intricate plot lines involving established characters are being developed. As production continues through 2025, anticipation builds for not only the concluding season but also the release of Season 4.

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