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Peter Mullan Takes Over as Vesemir in The Witcher 4

10/31/2025

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Kim Bodnia, the actor who plays Vesemir, will not reprise the role in The Witcher Season 4.
His departure follows scheduling conflicts with the film F1.
Scottish actor Peter Mullan, known for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and Trainspotting, has been cast as the new Vesemir.
The fourth season will explore new dynamics for Geralt, Ciri, and Yennefer, with Vesemir in a significant role.

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Story summary

Kim Bodnia, the actor who plays Vesemir, will not reprise the role in The Witcher Season 4.
His departure follows scheduling conflicts with the film F1.
Scottish actor Peter Mullan, known for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and Trainspotting, has been cast as the new Vesemir.
The fourth season will explore new dynamics for Geralt, Ciri, and Yennefer, with Vesemir in a significant role.