One wonders what Ingeborg Bachmann — the celebrated Austrian poet, author, linguist and thinker who became a darling of the midcentury, continental European literary set — would make of the staunchly old-fashioned Margarethe von Trotta biopic that now bears her name. She might be happy to be portrayed by Vicky Krieps — who among us would not be? She might be gratified by the occasional mention of one of her poems or lectures, and the nice amber tinge to Martin Gschlacht’s stately photography. Or she might be justifiably miffed that for all she achieved across a glittering, eccentric literary career, it is her rocky personal life and the men who rocked it, that are the film’s sole, stultifying focus.
Then again, the movie’s Bachmann would be unlikely to have much time to think on the issue at all, being far too busy agonizing over the grand dramatic tragedy of a soured romance.
Then again, the movie’s Bachmann would be unlikely to have much time to think on the issue at all, being far too busy agonizing over the grand dramatic tragedy of a soured romance.
- 2/19/2023
- by Jessica Kiang
- Variety Film + TV
As one of Germany’s premier female directors since the 1970s, Margarethe von Trotta is no stranger to stories of women, who, like her, have defied conventions in milieus typically dominated by men.
Whether portraying the life and death of a revolutionary socialist (Rosa Luxemburg), a groundbreaking philosopher (Hannah Arendt) or a medieval nun, composer and botanist (Vision), many of von Trotta’s best movies have been carried by protagonists who refuse to bow down to gender and social norms.
This was certainly the case with Ingeborg Bachmann, the celebrated Austrian poet and writer who lived defiantly against her time and wound up paying the price for it, dying prematurely at the age of 47. Played by an illuminating Vicky Krieps, she’s the centerpiece of this handsomely mounted but rather stolid period piece, which chronicles Bachmann’s cantankerous doomed romance with Swiss playwright Max Frisch and the trip she takes...
Whether portraying the life and death of a revolutionary socialist (Rosa Luxemburg), a groundbreaking philosopher (Hannah Arendt) or a medieval nun, composer and botanist (Vision), many of von Trotta’s best movies have been carried by protagonists who refuse to bow down to gender and social norms.
This was certainly the case with Ingeborg Bachmann, the celebrated Austrian poet and writer who lived defiantly against her time and wound up paying the price for it, dying prematurely at the age of 47. Played by an illuminating Vicky Krieps, she’s the centerpiece of this handsomely mounted but rather stolid period piece, which chronicles Bachmann’s cantankerous doomed romance with Swiss playwright Max Frisch and the trip she takes...
- 2/19/2023
- by Jordan Mintzer
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Acclaimed “Phantom Thread” actor Vicky Krieps’ latest film, “Ingeborg Bachmann – Journey into the Desert,” directed by German cinema legend Margarethe von Trotta, has its world premiere in competition at the Berlin Film Festival.
Krieps plays the titular Austrian Bachmann, one of the most renowned German-language poetry and prose writers of the 20th century. The film follows her life and career and her relationships with Swiss playwright (Ronald Zehrfeld), Austrian author Adolf Opel (Tobias Samuel Resch) and German composer Hans Werner Henze (Basil Eidenbenz) during a six-year period in her life from 1958.
The actor was familiar with the writer from her formative years. “I knew about Bachmann because in Germany she’s very famous. I grew up with her in school,” Krieps told Variety. “I was very into poetry when I was younger, so I knew her poetry.” Krieps familiarized herself further with Bachmann’s work once she was cast.
Krieps plays the titular Austrian Bachmann, one of the most renowned German-language poetry and prose writers of the 20th century. The film follows her life and career and her relationships with Swiss playwright (Ronald Zehrfeld), Austrian author Adolf Opel (Tobias Samuel Resch) and German composer Hans Werner Henze (Basil Eidenbenz) during a six-year period in her life from 1958.
The actor was familiar with the writer from her formative years. “I knew about Bachmann because in Germany she’s very famous. I grew up with her in school,” Krieps told Variety. “I was very into poetry when I was younger, so I knew her poetry.” Krieps familiarized herself further with Bachmann’s work once she was cast.
- 2/19/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
The Berlin Film Festival on Monday unveiled the titles selected for its official competition as well as its sidebar Encounters competitive section.
A total of 18 films have been selected for the international competition with highlights including Christian Petzold’s latest film Roter Himmel (Afire), Margarethe von Trotta directing Phantom Thread star Vicky Krieps in Ingeborg Bachmann — Journey Into the Desert, and Philippe Garrel returns with a new feature titled The Plough.
Scroll down for the full lineup.
This morning the festival also revealed an extra special screening: Actor and filmmaker Sean Penn will debut a documentary titled Superpower, a film shot in Ukraine last year at the outbreak of Russia’s invasion and follows president Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The Berlin Film Festival takes place February 16-26.
Organizers have already announced more than 100 titles across sidebars spanning Panorama, Forum, and Berlinale Special. The festival had initially done a good job of increasing...
A total of 18 films have been selected for the international competition with highlights including Christian Petzold’s latest film Roter Himmel (Afire), Margarethe von Trotta directing Phantom Thread star Vicky Krieps in Ingeborg Bachmann — Journey Into the Desert, and Philippe Garrel returns with a new feature titled The Plough.
Scroll down for the full lineup.
This morning the festival also revealed an extra special screening: Actor and filmmaker Sean Penn will debut a documentary titled Superpower, a film shot in Ukraine last year at the outbreak of Russia’s invasion and follows president Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The Berlin Film Festival takes place February 16-26.
Organizers have already announced more than 100 titles across sidebars spanning Panorama, Forum, and Berlinale Special. The festival had initially done a good job of increasing...
- 1/23/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Leading arthouse sales company the Match Factory has acquired the rights to “Bachmann & Frisch,” a biopic about the radical Austrian writer and poet Ingeborg Bachmann, directed by Venice Golden Lion winner Margarethe von Trotta. The film stars Vicky Krieps — who appears in two Cannes Film Festival films this year, “Corsage” and “More Than Ever” — as the poet, and Ronald Zehrfeld as her partner, the Swiss writer Max Frisch.
The pickup follows the international sales success for the Match Factory with Von Trotta’s “Hannah Arendt” in 2012. The company also represented Von Trotta’s “Forget About Nick” in 2017.
“Bachmann & Frisch” tells the story of the author’s life in Berlin, Zurich and Rome, her relationship with Frisch, her trip to Egypt and her radical texts and readings.
Also in the cast are Tobias Resch (“Breaking the Ice”), Basil Eidenbenz (“Denial”), Luna Wedler (“Je Suis Karl”) and Marc Limpach (“Munich: The Edge of War...
The pickup follows the international sales success for the Match Factory with Von Trotta’s “Hannah Arendt” in 2012. The company also represented Von Trotta’s “Forget About Nick” in 2017.
“Bachmann & Frisch” tells the story of the author’s life in Berlin, Zurich and Rome, her relationship with Frisch, her trip to Egypt and her radical texts and readings.
Also in the cast are Tobias Resch (“Breaking the Ice”), Basil Eidenbenz (“Denial”), Luna Wedler (“Je Suis Karl”) and Marc Limpach (“Munich: The Edge of War...
- 5/22/2022
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
The Witcher: Season 2 Trailer — Netflix‘s The Witcher: Season 2 teaser trailer has been released. The Witcher: Season 2 trailer stars Henry Cavill, Freya Allan, Anya Chalotra, MyAnna Buring, Joey Batey, Kristofer Hivju, Kim Bodnia, Paul Bullion, Yasen Atour, Agnes Bjorn, Basil Eidenbenz, Aisha Fabienne Ross, and Mecia Simson. Crew Creator Lauren [...]
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- 7/11/2021
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
The gifts keep on coming for “The Witcher” fans today, as not long after Netflix revealed the show’s Season 2 premiere date out of WitcherCony, the streaming service dropped the first teaser for the second season of the Henry Cavill-led series as well.
Watch the teaser for “The Witcher” Season 2 via the video above.
In the clip, you’ll see Princess Cirilla (Freya Allan) and Geralt (Cavill), finally together after first meeting at the very end of Season 1, and Ciri asking the witcher if she is his “destiny,” to which he replies, she’s “much more” than that. Geralt then takes Ciri with him to meet his witcher brothers at Kaer Morhen, and begins to teach her how to run, how to hide, and how to fight monsters. Although that last one is something he seems very reluctant to be doing.
If you were hoping for Yennefer content (Anya Chalotra), you’re in luck,...
Watch the teaser for “The Witcher” Season 2 via the video above.
In the clip, you’ll see Princess Cirilla (Freya Allan) and Geralt (Cavill), finally together after first meeting at the very end of Season 1, and Ciri asking the witcher if she is his “destiny,” to which he replies, she’s “much more” than that. Geralt then takes Ciri with him to meet his witcher brothers at Kaer Morhen, and begins to teach her how to run, how to hide, and how to fight monsters. Although that last one is something he seems very reluctant to be doing.
If you were hoping for Yennefer content (Anya Chalotra), you’re in luck,...
- 7/9/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Netflix revealed Friday that “The Witcher” anime film “Nightmare of the Wolf” will premiere Aug. 23, ahead of the Season 2 launch of “The Witcher” in December.
The news was unveiled during WitcherCon on Friday. You can watch the teaser for the movie, which focuses on Geralt of Rivia’s mentor, Vesemir, via the video above.
From “Witcher” showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich and producer Beau DeMayo, Netflix said, “The anime film tells the story of Vesemir, a swashbuckling young witcher who escaped a life of poverty to slay monsters for coin…”
The project, which was ordered in January 2020, hails from Studio Mir, the renowned Korean animation studio best known for “The Legend of Korra” and Netflix’s “Voltron: Legendary Defender.”
Also during WitcherCon Friday, Netflix revealed that the second season of “The Witcher” will premiere Dec. 17, meaning you’ll see Geralt of Rivia (Henry Cavill), Yennefer (Anya Chalotra) and Ciri (Freya Allan...
The news was unveiled during WitcherCon on Friday. You can watch the teaser for the movie, which focuses on Geralt of Rivia’s mentor, Vesemir, via the video above.
From “Witcher” showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich and producer Beau DeMayo, Netflix said, “The anime film tells the story of Vesemir, a swashbuckling young witcher who escaped a life of poverty to slay monsters for coin…”
The project, which was ordered in January 2020, hails from Studio Mir, the renowned Korean animation studio best known for “The Legend of Korra” and Netflix’s “Voltron: Legendary Defender.”
Also during WitcherCon Friday, Netflix revealed that the second season of “The Witcher” will premiere Dec. 17, meaning you’ll see Geralt of Rivia (Henry Cavill), Yennefer (Anya Chalotra) and Ciri (Freya Allan...
- 7/9/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Toss a coin to your Witcher, because Netflix has finally revealed the debut date for “The Witcher” Season 2!
The streaming service announced Friday that the second season of the Henry Cavill-led fantasy series will premiere Dec. 17, meaning you’ll see Geralt of Rivia (Cavill), Yennefer (Anya Chalotra) and Ciri (Freya Allan) in new episodes before the year ends. That’s some pretty great pre-weekend news for “Witcher” fans who have been waiting since Season 1 launched in December 2019 to find out when Season 2 would be arriving.
News of “The Witcher” Season 2 premiere date was revealed out of WitcherCon today. During the online event, Netflix also dropped “The Witcher” Season 2 teaser (which you can view here) and revealed the release date and first footage for “The Witcher” anime film “Nightmare of the Wolf” (which you can find here).
Returning cast members for Season 2 of “The Witcher” include Cavill, Anya Chalotra, Allan,...
The streaming service announced Friday that the second season of the Henry Cavill-led fantasy series will premiere Dec. 17, meaning you’ll see Geralt of Rivia (Cavill), Yennefer (Anya Chalotra) and Ciri (Freya Allan) in new episodes before the year ends. That’s some pretty great pre-weekend news for “Witcher” fans who have been waiting since Season 1 launched in December 2019 to find out when Season 2 would be arriving.
News of “The Witcher” Season 2 premiere date was revealed out of WitcherCon today. During the online event, Netflix also dropped “The Witcher” Season 2 teaser (which you can view here) and revealed the release date and first footage for “The Witcher” anime film “Nightmare of the Wolf” (which you can find here).
Returning cast members for Season 2 of “The Witcher” include Cavill, Anya Chalotra, Allan,...
- 7/9/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Netflix still has not set a premiere date for the second season of the Henry Cavill-led “The Witcher,” but on Friday, they did give fans a new task to keep them busy while they wait: picking apart a cryptic teaser focused on Princess Cirilla (Freya Allan).
In the video, which you can view below, several scenes of Ciri are shown, with just a few confusing voiceover lines, like “I need to understand,” spoken.
Lost in the woods no more. Meet Ciri in #TheWitcher Season 2. #GeekedWeek pic.twitter.com/zIweEHxtYw
— Netflix Geeked (@NetflixGeeked) June 11, 2021
We’re not sure this gives us any real info, but see below for still photos of every shot in the teaser, in order, so you can try to figure it out yourself.
Returning cast members for Season 2 of “The Witcher” include Cavill, Anya Chalotra, Allan, Joey Batey, MyAnna Buring, Tom Canton, Lilly Cooper, Jeremy Crawford,...
In the video, which you can view below, several scenes of Ciri are shown, with just a few confusing voiceover lines, like “I need to understand,” spoken.
Lost in the woods no more. Meet Ciri in #TheWitcher Season 2. #GeekedWeek pic.twitter.com/zIweEHxtYw
— Netflix Geeked (@NetflixGeeked) June 11, 2021
We’re not sure this gives us any real info, but see below for still photos of every shot in the teaser, in order, so you can try to figure it out yourself.
Returning cast members for Season 2 of “The Witcher” include Cavill, Anya Chalotra, Allan, Joey Batey, MyAnna Buring, Tom Canton, Lilly Cooper, Jeremy Crawford,...
- 6/11/2021
- by Jennifer Maas and Phil Owen
- The Wrap
The Witcher and You – two of Netflix’s biggest dramas – have suffered from Covid-19 delays but there is light at the end of the tunnel for fans.
Co-CEO and Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos revealed on the company’s investor video for its first-quarter financial results that new seasons of both shows will launch in the fourth quarter of the year.
They will be joined by the fourth season of Cobra Kai, the first season produced specifically for Netflix, and feature films Red Notice and Escape From Spiderhead.
“What happened in the first part of this year was that a lot of the projects that we’d hoped to come out earlier did get pushed because of the post-production delays and Covid delays and we think we’ll get back to a much steadier state in the back half of the year, certainly in Q4 where we have the returning...
Co-CEO and Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos revealed on the company’s investor video for its first-quarter financial results that new seasons of both shows will launch in the fourth quarter of the year.
They will be joined by the fourth season of Cobra Kai, the first season produced specifically for Netflix, and feature films Red Notice and Escape From Spiderhead.
“What happened in the first part of this year was that a lot of the projects that we’d hoped to come out earlier did get pushed because of the post-production delays and Covid delays and we think we’ll get back to a much steadier state in the back half of the year, certainly in Q4 where we have the returning...
- 4/20/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s a wrap. More than a year since it started filming, the anticipated second season of Netflix’s hit fantasy epic The Witcher has finally wrapped production in the UK.
Star Henry Cavill, showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich and cast announced the completion of filming with the release of a behind-the-scenes video. “We’ve shot for 158 days with at least one unit, sometimes two, sometimes three, all while decked out in face shields, face masks and goggles and slathered in hand sanitizer. We shot in 15 locations, with 89 cast members and over 1,200 different crew members all bringing their craft to life,” said Hissrich in the video.
Filming on Season 2 begin in February 2020, but production halted shortly thereafter due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Scheduling delays prompted the exit of Thue Rasmussen and the recasting of Basil Eidenbenz in the popular Witcher Eskel role. Production resumed in August 2020, but was halted again in...
Star Henry Cavill, showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich and cast announced the completion of filming with the release of a behind-the-scenes video. “We’ve shot for 158 days with at least one unit, sometimes two, sometimes three, all while decked out in face shields, face masks and goggles and slathered in hand sanitizer. We shot in 15 locations, with 89 cast members and over 1,200 different crew members all bringing their craft to life,” said Hissrich in the video.
Filming on Season 2 begin in February 2020, but production halted shortly thereafter due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Scheduling delays prompted the exit of Thue Rasmussen and the recasting of Basil Eidenbenz in the popular Witcher Eskel role. Production resumed in August 2020, but was halted again in...
- 4/2/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has unveiled the addition of seven new cast members for season 2 of The Witcher.
Joining the second season are Adjoa Andoh as Nenneke, Cassie Clare as Phillippa Eilhart, Liz Carr as Fenn, Graham McTavish as Dijkstra, Kevin Doyle as Ba’lian, Simon Callow as Codringher and Chris Fulton as Rience.
They join previously announced new Season 2 cast additions Yasen Atour as Coen, Agnes Bjorn as Vereena, Paul Bullion as Lambert, Basil Eidenbenz as Eskel, Aisha Fabienne Ross as Lydia, Kristofer Hivju as Nivellen, and Mecia Simson as Francesca.
Returning for season two are Henry Cavill, who leads the cast of The Witcher saga, playing the role of Geralt of Rivia. Anya Chalotra returns as the sorceress Yennefer, Freya Allan as Ciri and Joey Batey as fan-favourite Jaskier.
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Other returning cast include MyAnna Buring as Tissaia, Tom Canton as Filavandrel, Lilly Cooper as Murta, Jeremy Crawford as Yarpin Zigrin,...
Joining the second season are Adjoa Andoh as Nenneke, Cassie Clare as Phillippa Eilhart, Liz Carr as Fenn, Graham McTavish as Dijkstra, Kevin Doyle as Ba’lian, Simon Callow as Codringher and Chris Fulton as Rience.
They join previously announced new Season 2 cast additions Yasen Atour as Coen, Agnes Bjorn as Vereena, Paul Bullion as Lambert, Basil Eidenbenz as Eskel, Aisha Fabienne Ross as Lydia, Kristofer Hivju as Nivellen, and Mecia Simson as Francesca.
Returning for season two are Henry Cavill, who leads the cast of The Witcher saga, playing the role of Geralt of Rivia. Anya Chalotra returns as the sorceress Yennefer, Freya Allan as Ciri and Joey Batey as fan-favourite Jaskier.
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Other returning cast include MyAnna Buring as Tissaia, Tom Canton as Filavandrel, Lilly Cooper as Murta, Jeremy Crawford as Yarpin Zigrin,...
- 3/22/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
“The Witcher” Season 2 has found its Nenneke, Netflix revealed on Monday.
Adjoa Andoh, who plays Lady Danbury on Netflix’s “Bridgerton,” will play the part of the Archpriestess of the Temple of Melitele in Ellander, a woman who has known Geralt of Rivia (played by Henry Cavill) since he was young. Fans of Andrzej Sapkowski’s “Witcher” novels will be familiar with Nenneke and know that this casting means more should be revealed this season about Geralt’s past.
Other new additions to “The Witcher” Season 2 cast announced today include Cassie Clare as Phillippa Eilhart, Liz Carr as Fenn, Graham McTavish as Dijkstra, Kevin Doyle as Ba’lian, Simon Callow as Codringher and Chris Fulton as Rience.
Here’s the official description for Season 2 of “The Witcher,” which does not yet have a premiere date but is in production after multiple Covid-related delays: Convinced Yennefer’s (Anya Chalotra) life was...
Adjoa Andoh, who plays Lady Danbury on Netflix’s “Bridgerton,” will play the part of the Archpriestess of the Temple of Melitele in Ellander, a woman who has known Geralt of Rivia (played by Henry Cavill) since he was young. Fans of Andrzej Sapkowski’s “Witcher” novels will be familiar with Nenneke and know that this casting means more should be revealed this season about Geralt’s past.
Other new additions to “The Witcher” Season 2 cast announced today include Cassie Clare as Phillippa Eilhart, Liz Carr as Fenn, Graham McTavish as Dijkstra, Kevin Doyle as Ba’lian, Simon Callow as Codringher and Chris Fulton as Rience.
Here’s the official description for Season 2 of “The Witcher,” which does not yet have a premiere date but is in production after multiple Covid-related delays: Convinced Yennefer’s (Anya Chalotra) life was...
- 3/22/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Netflix on Saturday dropped a montage of Henry Cavill’s Geralt of Rivia fighting horrifying creatures in “The Witcher,” mostly in Season 1 but with a quick look at some big bads coming in the show’s upcoming second season.
In the video, which you can view above, “Monster Mash” plays — because it’s Halloween, naturally — while Geralt’s greatest monster-fighting hits roll. Around the 0:15 mark you’ll get your first glimpse of a multi-legged creature that we don’t want to get anywhere near. And at the 0:30 stamp you’ll see some kind of being made up of three skeletons — yikes.
“The Witcher” Season 2 resumed production in the U.K. in August, after shutting down in March due to the pandemic. No premiere date has been set for the second season yet, though when it was ordered last November — one month ahead of “The Witcher’s” series launch...
In the video, which you can view above, “Monster Mash” plays — because it’s Halloween, naturally — while Geralt’s greatest monster-fighting hits roll. Around the 0:15 mark you’ll get your first glimpse of a multi-legged creature that we don’t want to get anywhere near. And at the 0:30 stamp you’ll see some kind of being made up of three skeletons — yikes.
“The Witcher” Season 2 resumed production in the U.K. in August, after shutting down in March due to the pandemic. No premiere date has been set for the second season yet, though when it was ordered last November — one month ahead of “The Witcher’s” series launch...
- 10/31/2020
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Netflix released its third and final pair of first-look character images for “The Witcher” Season 2 on Wednesday, these two focusing on Anya Chalotra’s Yennefer of Vengerberg. The release followed the previous days’ drops second-season photos of Geralt of Rivia (Henry Cavill) and Princess Ciri (Freya Allan).
In the photos of Yennefer, which you can see below, everyone’s favorite mage is battered and chained up following the Battle of Sodden Hill. Yes, the beautiful Yennefer certainly has seen better days — so here’s hoping that new suit of armor that Geralt has and Ciri’s battle training will eventually lead to Yennefer’s rescue.
Here’s the official logline for Season 2 of “The Witcher”: “Convinced Yennefer’s life was lost at the Battle of Sodden, Geralt of Rivia brings Princess Cirilla to the safest place he knows, his childhood home of Kaer Morhen. While the Continent’s kings,...
In the photos of Yennefer, which you can see below, everyone’s favorite mage is battered and chained up following the Battle of Sodden Hill. Yes, the beautiful Yennefer certainly has seen better days — so here’s hoping that new suit of armor that Geralt has and Ciri’s battle training will eventually lead to Yennefer’s rescue.
Here’s the official logline for Season 2 of “The Witcher”: “Convinced Yennefer’s life was lost at the Battle of Sodden, Geralt of Rivia brings Princess Cirilla to the safest place he knows, his childhood home of Kaer Morhen. While the Continent’s kings,...
- 10/7/2020
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
The best opportunities in life often come when you least expect them. That’s exactly what happened to Basil Eidenbenz when he was cast as Eskel in season two of The Witcher. Basil was chosen for the role after the original actor, Thue Rasmussen could no longer take the part due to the scheduling conflict. Being in The Witcher will definitely serve as a big break for Basil. Although he has been acting professionally for a decade, this will be his first major opportunity to be seen by an international audience. The second season has yet to be released, but Basil
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- 10/6/2020
- by Camille Moore
- TVovermind.com
Following Netflix’s Monday reveal of Geralt of Rivia’s (Henry Cavill) new suit of armor in “The Witcher” Season 2, the streaming service dropped a first look at Princess Ciri (Freya Allan) in training on Tuesday.
While Ciri’s fierce look in her battle garb is enough to hold our attention for today, we’re already thinking about the reveal of Season 2’s version of Yennefer of Vengerberg (Anya Chalotra), which Netflix promises is coming tomorrow.
Here’s the official logline for Season 2 of “The Witcher”: “Convinced Yennefer’s life was lost at the Battle of Sodden, Geralt of Rivia brings Princess Cirilla to the safest place he knows, his childhood home of Kaer Morhen. While the Continent’s kings, elves, humans and demons strive for supremacy outside its walls, he must protect the girl from something far more dangerous: the mysterious power she possesses inside.”
The fantasy series resumed production in the U.
While Ciri’s fierce look in her battle garb is enough to hold our attention for today, we’re already thinking about the reveal of Season 2’s version of Yennefer of Vengerberg (Anya Chalotra), which Netflix promises is coming tomorrow.
Here’s the official logline for Season 2 of “The Witcher”: “Convinced Yennefer’s life was lost at the Battle of Sodden, Geralt of Rivia brings Princess Cirilla to the safest place he knows, his childhood home of Kaer Morhen. While the Continent’s kings, elves, humans and demons strive for supremacy outside its walls, he must protect the girl from something far more dangerous: the mysterious power she possesses inside.”
The fantasy series resumed production in the U.
- 10/6/2020
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Your first look at Henry Cavill in “The Witcher” season 2 is finally here.
The actor released the very first images from the upcoming season, featuring monster slayer Geralt of Rivia in brand new armor. Cavill shared the photos on his Instagram Monday morning with a quote from Andrezj Sapkowski, author of the original “Witcher” novels.
“‘It may turn out,’ said the white-haired man a moment later, ‘That their comrades or cronies may ask what befell these evil men. Tell them the Wolf bit them. The White Wolf. And add that they should keep glancing over their shoulders. One day they’ll look back and see the Wolf,'” Cavill wrote.
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"'It may turn out,’ said the white-haired man a moment later, ‘that their comrades or cronies may ask what befell these evil men. Tell them the Wolf bit them. The White Wolf. And add that...
The actor released the very first images from the upcoming season, featuring monster slayer Geralt of Rivia in brand new armor. Cavill shared the photos on his Instagram Monday morning with a quote from Andrezj Sapkowski, author of the original “Witcher” novels.
“‘It may turn out,’ said the white-haired man a moment later, ‘That their comrades or cronies may ask what befell these evil men. Tell them the Wolf bit them. The White Wolf. And add that they should keep glancing over their shoulders. One day they’ll look back and see the Wolf,'” Cavill wrote.
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"'It may turn out,’ said the white-haired man a moment later, ‘that their comrades or cronies may ask what befell these evil men. Tell them the Wolf bit them. The White Wolf. And add that...
- 10/5/2020
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix dropped a first look at the second season of “The Witcher” Monday, revealing a dashing, dark new suit of armor for Henry Cavill’s Geralt of Rivia.
And, based on the streaming service’s teasing words that accompanied the photos, it seems like it won’t be long before we get Season 2 images of Yennefer (Anya Chalotra) and Ciri (Freya Allan): “But what lies ahead for Princess Cirilla and Yennefer of Vengerberg in Season 2? One must wait for what this week will bestow.”
Here’s the official logline for Season 2 of “The Witcher”: “Convinced Yennefer’s life was lost at the Battle of Sodden, Geralt of Rivia brings Princess Cirilla to the safest place he knows, his childhood home of Kaer Morhen. While the Continent’s kings, elves, humans and demons strive for supremacy outside its walls, he must protect the girl from something far more dangerous:...
And, based on the streaming service’s teasing words that accompanied the photos, it seems like it won’t be long before we get Season 2 images of Yennefer (Anya Chalotra) and Ciri (Freya Allan): “But what lies ahead for Princess Cirilla and Yennefer of Vengerberg in Season 2? One must wait for what this week will bestow.”
Here’s the official logline for Season 2 of “The Witcher”: “Convinced Yennefer’s life was lost at the Battle of Sodden, Geralt of Rivia brings Princess Cirilla to the safest place he knows, his childhood home of Kaer Morhen. While the Continent’s kings, elves, humans and demons strive for supremacy outside its walls, he must protect the girl from something far more dangerous:...
- 10/5/2020
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
The Billie Eilish tour is coming to Apple TV+: A documentary about the chart-topping singer, Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry, will debut on the streamer next February, our sister site Variety reports.
The documentary, which has followed Eilish for several years and had a camera crew filming behind-the-scenes footage during her tour last fall, will also be released in theaters that same month. Acclaimed documentary filmmaker R.J. Cutler (The War Room, The September Issue) directs the film.
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The documentary, which has followed Eilish for several years and had a camera crew filming behind-the-scenes footage during her tour last fall, will also be released in theaters that same month. Acclaimed documentary filmmaker R.J. Cutler (The War Room, The September Issue) directs the film.
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- 9/28/2020
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
The Witcher Season 2 has cast Basil Eidenbenz for the role of Eskel, replacing the previously tapped Thue Ersted Rasmussen.
Swiss actor Eidenbenz will fill the role of Eskel, which was vacated by Rasmussen over rescheduling issues attributed to Covid-19, reports Deadline. Pertinently, Netflix’s The Witcher was among an entire industry-wide slate of productions that halted back in March as Covid escalated to a pandemic level; an occurrence that leaves the series with a lingering issue upon its recent return, since Rasmussen had been filming scenes as Eskel starting in late February before the early-March shutdown. Consequently, the recasting of the character with Eidenbenz calls for reshoots.
The role of Eskel will likely prove important for The Witcher Season 2, since the character is a fellow Witcher peer of Geralt, and also happens to be a childhood friend with whom he came up through the physiology-altering Trial of the Grasses to...
Swiss actor Eidenbenz will fill the role of Eskel, which was vacated by Rasmussen over rescheduling issues attributed to Covid-19, reports Deadline. Pertinently, Netflix’s The Witcher was among an entire industry-wide slate of productions that halted back in March as Covid escalated to a pandemic level; an occurrence that leaves the series with a lingering issue upon its recent return, since Rasmussen had been filming scenes as Eskel starting in late February before the early-March shutdown. Consequently, the recasting of the character with Eidenbenz calls for reshoots.
The role of Eskel will likely prove important for The Witcher Season 2, since the character is a fellow Witcher peer of Geralt, and also happens to be a childhood friend with whom he came up through the physiology-altering Trial of the Grasses to...
- 9/28/2020
- by Joseph Baxter
- Den of Geek
The Witcher has recast the upcoming role of Eskel with Swiss actor Basil Eidenbenz for the show's second season. Eidenbenz replaces Thur Ersted Rasmussen, who was originally slated to play the character. Rasmussen was named for the role back in February, but due to scheduling conflicts caused by the coronavirus, he opted to relinquish the part. For those…...
- 9/28/2020
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
“The Witcher” has recast the upcoming role of Eskel with actor Basil Eidenbenz, Variety has confirmed.
In February, Netflix originally announced that actor Thue Ersted Rasmussen would be taking on the role of the fellow Witcher in the Henry Cavill-starring series. However, Rasmussen had to drop out of “The Witcher” due to rescheduling conflicts caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Eidenbenz, a Swiss actor, has previously appeared in the British historical drama “Victoria,” “The Athena” and had a role in “The Favourite” starring Olivia Colman and Emma Stone. He will play Eskel, the longtime friend and colleague of main character Geralt of Rivia (Cavill) portrayed in the “Witcher” novels and popular video game.
The addition of Eskel in season two of “The Witcher” was announced alongside several other key castings. Other new cast members include “Game of Thrones” star Kristofer Hivju as Nivellen, Yasen Atour (“Young Wallender”) as Coen, Agnes Bjorn as Vereena,...
In February, Netflix originally announced that actor Thue Ersted Rasmussen would be taking on the role of the fellow Witcher in the Henry Cavill-starring series. However, Rasmussen had to drop out of “The Witcher” due to rescheduling conflicts caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Eidenbenz, a Swiss actor, has previously appeared in the British historical drama “Victoria,” “The Athena” and had a role in “The Favourite” starring Olivia Colman and Emma Stone. He will play Eskel, the longtime friend and colleague of main character Geralt of Rivia (Cavill) portrayed in the “Witcher” novels and popular video game.
The addition of Eskel in season two of “The Witcher” was announced alongside several other key castings. Other new cast members include “Game of Thrones” star Kristofer Hivju as Nivellen, Yasen Atour (“Young Wallender”) as Coen, Agnes Bjorn as Vereena,...
- 9/26/2020
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has recast the role of Eskel for Season 2 of “The Witcher.”
Basil Eidenbenz will now play the role originally held by Thue Ersted Rasmussen, who dropped out earlier this week due to Covid-19 rescheduling.
Like star Henry Cavill’s Geralt of Rivia, the role of Eskel is a witcher, a.k.a a monster hunter, in Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski’s “Witcher” novels which the Netflix series is based on. The show follows Geralt as he “finds 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,” according to Netflix.
Rasmussen was one of the new cast members Netflix announced for Season 2 in February, and had already filmed some scenes as Ersekl in late February and March before production was shut down.
Basil Eidenbenz will now play the role originally held by Thue Ersted Rasmussen, who dropped out earlier this week due to Covid-19 rescheduling.
Like star Henry Cavill’s Geralt of Rivia, the role of Eskel is a witcher, a.k.a a monster hunter, in Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski’s “Witcher” novels which the Netflix series is based on. The show follows Geralt as he “finds 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,” according to Netflix.
Rasmussen was one of the new cast members Netflix announced for Season 2 in February, and had already filmed some scenes as Ersekl in late February and March before production was shut down.
- 9/26/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Basil Eidenbenz (Victoria) will play popular Witcher Eskel in recasting for the second season of Netflix’s hit series The Witcher. Thue Ersted Rasmussen, who had been originally cast in the role heading into Season 2 and filmed scenes in late February and early March before production was shut down due to the escalating coronavirus pandemic, announced this week that he had to leave the show “due to the rescheduling because of Covid-19.”
Rasmussen was one of seven new cast members announced by Netflix on Feb. 21 in conjunction with the Season 2 start of production in the U.K. Just three weeks later, The Witcher became the first major TV show filmed in the UK to be grounded by the pandemic. The same day, cast member Kristofer Hivju tested positive for the virus.
The Henry Cavill-headlined fantasy drama, filmed at Arborfield Studios, resumed production on Aug. 17 with Eidenbenz taking over the role of Eskel,...
Rasmussen was one of seven new cast members announced by Netflix on Feb. 21 in conjunction with the Season 2 start of production in the U.K. Just three weeks later, The Witcher became the first major TV show filmed in the UK to be grounded by the pandemic. The same day, cast member Kristofer Hivju tested positive for the virus.
The Henry Cavill-headlined fantasy drama, filmed at Arborfield Studios, resumed production on Aug. 17 with Eidenbenz taking over the role of Eskel,...
- 9/26/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Network: Ovation.
Episodes: 28 (hour).
Seasons: Three.
TV show dates: February 19, 2018 — October 29, 2018.
Series status: Ended.
Performers include: Évelyne Brochu, Jack Laskey, Hugh Dillon, Warren Brown, Dustin Milligan, Connor Price, Lara Jean Chorostecki, Torben Liebrecht, Livia Matthes, François Arnaud, and Basil Eidenbenz.
TV show description:
A Canadian/Hungarian spy thriller from creators Mark Ellis and Stephanie Morgenstern, the X Company TV show originally ran on Canada's CBC, before ending after three seasons.
The World War II drama is inspired by the true story of a Lake Ontario espionage training compound. The series centers on five new recruits who must leave behind their lives and go to Camp X, to train as spies for the Allied Forces.
Episodes: 28 (hour).
Seasons: Three.
TV show dates: February 19, 2018 — October 29, 2018.
Series status: Ended.
Performers include: Évelyne Brochu, Jack Laskey, Hugh Dillon, Warren Brown, Dustin Milligan, Connor Price, Lara Jean Chorostecki, Torben Liebrecht, Livia Matthes, François Arnaud, and Basil Eidenbenz.
TV show description:
A Canadian/Hungarian spy thriller from creators Mark Ellis and Stephanie Morgenstern, the X Company TV show originally ran on Canada's CBC, before ending after three seasons.
The World War II drama is inspired by the true story of a Lake Ontario espionage training compound. The series centers on five new recruits who must leave behind their lives and go to Camp X, to train as spies for the Allied Forces.
- 11/6/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
It's nearly the end for X Company. Today, Ovation announced the TV show's third and final season will premiere in August.
Based on a true story, the WWII thriller centers on five new recruits who must leave behind their lives and go to Camp X, to train as spies for the Allied Forces. The cast includes Évelyne Brochu, Jack Laskey, Hugh Dillon, Warren Brown, Dustin Milligan, Connor Price, Lara Jean Chorostecki, Torben Liebrecht, Livia Matthes, François Arnaud, and Basil Eidenbenz.
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Based on a true story, the WWII thriller centers on five new recruits who must leave behind their lives and go to Camp X, to train as spies for the Allied Forces. The cast includes Évelyne Brochu, Jack Laskey, Hugh Dillon, Warren Brown, Dustin Milligan, Connor Price, Lara Jean Chorostecki, Torben Liebrecht, Livia Matthes, François Arnaud, and Basil Eidenbenz.
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- 7/25/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
How well does the team at Camp X shape up during the first season of the X Company TV show on Ovation? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether the TV show X Company is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the X Company season one episodes for us, below. An Ovation spy thriller, X Company stars Évelyne Brochu, Jack Laskey, Hugh Dillon, Warren Brown, Dustin Milligan, Connor Price, Lara Jean Chorostecki, Torben Liebrecht, Livia Matthes, François Arnaud, and Basil Eidenbenz. A Canadian/Hungarian spy thriller from creators Mark Ellis and Stephanie Morgenstern, this World War II drama is inspired by the true story of a Lake...
- 4/10/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
What's in store for X Company? Today, Ovation announced season two of the TV show will premiere in May.The Canadian/Hungarian spy thriller is set in WWII and centers on an espionage training compound near Lake Ontario. The cast includes Évelyne Brochu, Jack Laskey, Hugh Dillon, Warren Brown, Dustin Milligan, Connor Price, Lara Jean Chorostecki, Torben Liebrecht, Livia Matthes, François Arnaud, and Basil Eidenbenz.Read More…...
- 3/28/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Vulture Watch What's the word out of Camp X? Is the X Company TV show cancelled or renewed for a second season on Ovation? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of X Company, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you? What's This TV Show About? An Ovation spy thriller, X Company stars Évelyne Brochu, Jack Laskey, Hugh Dillon, Warren Brown, Dustin Milligan, Connor Price, Lara Jean Chorostecki, Torben Liebrecht, Livia Matthes, François Arnaud, and Basil Eidenbenz. A Canadian/Hungarian spy thriller from creators Mark Ellis and Stephanie Morgenstern, this World War II drama is inspired by the true story of a Lake Ontario espionage training compound. The action centers on five gifted new recruits...
- 3/6/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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