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Andrzej Sapkowski, the voice behind The Witcher, caught attention with a remark that was short but not forgettable. In a tweet shared by Redanian Intelligence, he named Eva Green for Yennefer and a young Natalie Portman for Ciri. It was not a casting call, not a hidden announcement, only his opinion. Still, the moment it surfaced, it spread quickly among fans.
Maybe it is because these characters carry so much history. Or maybe because the names sounded right, almost too right. The Witcher is a story that survives on details like this, pieces that look small but keep the conversation alive.
The weight of Yennefer and Ciri
Yennefer of Vengerberg has always been more than a sorceress in the background. She is ambition and pride, strength and fragility together. Her bond with Geralt is messy and complicated, not something that fits neatly into romance. That is why the thought of Eva Green in the role resonates. It feels familiar.
Ciri, on the other hand, is destiny turned into a child. The heir of Cintra, carrying ancient power, hunted and protected all at once. Her story is about growing too fast, losing innocence early, and still holding on to hope. So when Sapkowski mentioned a young Natalie Portman, people understood immediately. Portman once had that mix of youth and depth that Ciri requires.
Eva Green as Yennefer
Eva Green’s career has often drifted toward characters living in the shadows. Roles that carry tension, sometimes even fear. She is still closely linked to Vanessa Ives in Penny Dreadful, a woman torn apart by forces she could not control and by her own doubts. And then came Casino Royale. Her Vesper Lynd is remembered differently, depending on who you ask. For some it was elegance, for others the sadness underneath. Either way, the role stuck.
Those who recall these roles understand why her name surfaces in discussions among fans. Green projects presence, a certain danger, but also vulnerability. That combination feels close to Yennefer’s character in Sapkowski’s world.
A young Natalie Portman as Ciri
Natalie Portman began her career with Léon: The Professional (1994), released when she was just 12. The film quickly established her as a young actress capable of carrying roles with unexpected maturity. This early stage in her career is exactly the one Sapkowski referred to, when mentioning “the early Portman” as his idea for Ciri.
Ciri is constantly defined by transition, moving from innocence to responsibility without pause. Portman at that age managed to express both youth and gravity, which mirrors the duality central to Ciri’s role in the saga.
A history of other remarks on The Witcher casting
This is not the first time Sapkowski’s name has been linked to casting ideas. At earlier public appearances, he was quoted in reader accounts as imagining a young Kevin Costner as Geralt. These mentions spread through fan communities and remain part of the broader conversation.
Other names, such as Mads Mikkelsen, became popular in discussions mostly driven by fans themselves, without solid confirmation that Sapkowski ever suggested them. This blend of genuine remarks and community speculation has built an unofficial archive of casting what-ifs around The Witcher.
Adaptations and the author’s stance
Sapkowski’s remarks about The Witcher may spark curiosity, but he has never moved away from one clear idea. His books, he says, stand on their own. He has pointed out more than once that screen versions are separate things, and that when words are turned into pictures, something always slips away. For him, the written word holds a strength that images cannot quite reach.
Because of that, he rarely steps into casting talk. And when he does, the words sound heavier, maybe because they go against his usual silence. That mix is what creates the paradox around him, the strange place of being both the creator of a world and one of its toughest critics.
Recasting and shifting expectations
The Netflix adaptation of The Witcher has already undergone major changes. Henry Cavill exited the series after its third season, and Liam Hemsworth was later announced as his replacement in the role of Geralt. That transition alone reshaped conversations about the future of the show.
Recasting in The Witcher has since become part of fan debates. Some suggest that Ciri might eventually be portrayed by different actresses to reflect her growth. Others wonder if Yennefer could ever appear in alternate forms through timelines or narrative choices. These remain speculations, not official plans, but they illustrate how flexible the adaptation has become in people’s imagination.
Sapkowski’s brief tweet added fuel to those discussions. His words may not alter casting decisions, yet they continue to influence how fans picture the characters.
Details that keep the saga alive
Pairing Eva Green with Yennefer or a young Natalie Portman with Ciri is not a production update. It is more of a curiosity, the kind that keeps readers and viewers engaged.
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Today The Witcher lives in two dimensions. On the page, where Sapkowski insists it belongs. And on the screen, where casting, scripts, and interpretations keep shifting. Between those two worlds lies the ongoing conversation, speculation, and imagination.
That is where these names find meaning. Not because they will ever appear in the credits, but because they add another layer to the saga. They remind audiences that The Witcher is still evolving, shaped by what is written, what is filmed, and what is dreamed.
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