Netflix casts Freya Allan and Anya Chalotra as Ciri and Yennefer for 'The Witchers'

The casting for the show has been a burning topic ever since initial leaks revealed that the character of Ciri might make a serious pivot as compared to the books and games

Netflix has cast Ciri and Yennefer for its series 'The Witcher,' based on the series of novels by Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski.

Freya Allan ('The War of the Worlds') and Anya Chalotra ('Wanderlust') will be joining Henry Cavill as Ciri and Yennefer, respectively. Cavill had been previously cast as lead character, Geralt of Rivia.

Witchers according to Sapkowski's books, are monster hunters who, after training and body modification, develop supernatural abilities at a young age to battle deadly beasts. 

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