When it comes to the forthcoming Netflix adaptation of The Witcher (the books, not the games, but close enough), our tubs remain very much half full in terms of excitement. This week, show creator Lauren S. Hissrich shared some details about the series from a showcase event in Rome. The big news is that it now has a possible 2020 release date, and the plan is for an eight episode season.
"I know, I know, it may not seem like enough for you, but creatively, it's the right call," wrote Hissrich about the relatively short run. "The episodes can be tight, action-packed, rich in character and story, without lagging in the middle of the season. Sounds good to me, sound good to you?"Happy Friday! So much information coming out of the @netflix event in Rome. I'm told by my friends and colleagues that the level of excitement and anticipation for #Witcher was crazy! Let's sort through it...
That does sound good to me, as I think Marvel's Netflix shows are all too dang long, running drawn out side plots to fill up 13 hour-long episodes. As far as when we'll be watching them, Hissrich pointed to 2020, but qualified that with a 'when it's done' sentiment.
"Who knows?!" she wrote. "We're moving quickly ahead with everything—like, my head is spinning around Exorcist-style, except with enthusiasm, not evil possession—but one thing is certain: quality comes before speed. You'll get it as soon as humanly possible, and it'll be good."
So far, only the pilot episode is written, the other seven episodes existing only in Hissrich's head. More writers are being hired, and it still hasn't been cast. Hissrich did say that The Witcher will be shot in Eastern Europe. "This show couldn't exist anyplace else," she added.
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