The Witcher wrapped filming of its fourth season this October after 7 months of filming. The production was filmed in studio sets and locations in England and Wales, with stars Liam Hemsworth (Geralt), Anya Chalotra (Yennefer), and Freya Allan (Ciri) each leading their respective storylines and a large ensemble of returning and new cast members supporting them. Though a lot of information was uncovered during filming, some details remained undisclosed, including several new cast members that are joining the show. In this report, we’ll introduce a few of these new cast members.
Gareth David-Lloyd in an unknown role
Gareth David-Lloyd is a Welsh actor, who appeared in such series as Torchwood, Casualty and more. To fantasy fans he’ll be best known as the voice of Solas in Dragon Age: Inquisition and Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
His role in The Witcher Season 4 isn’t yet confirmed, but we have reasons to believe he’s playing one of Queen Meve’s men. Perhaps even Reynard Odo.
Gary Oliver as Marshal Vissegerd
Gary Oliver is an accomplished actor with experience in the film and television industries. Oliver has appeared in shows such as Game of Thrones, The Royal Mob, The Bible, and many more. He has appeared in films such as Bitter Harvest and Son of God.
In The Witcher Season 4, Oliver will portray Marshal Vissegerd. In the novels of the Witcher Saga, a character called Vissegerd was a Cintran Marshal who served Queen Calanthe (Jodhi May) and her granddaughter Ciri (Freya Allan). After the Fall of Cintra, Vissegerd led an armed resistance of Cintrans against Nilfgaard.
Oliver will appear in an episode directed by Tricia Brock, who was in charge of episodes 3 and 4.
Rowan Polonski as Nazarian
Rowan Polonski is a young actor who has experience in the film and television industries. He has appeared in films such as Kingsman: The Secret Service and Tomb Raider (2018), and television shows such as Doctor Who and Good Omens.
In The Witcher Season 4, Polonski will portray Nazarian. In the books, Nazarian was an accomplice of the rogue mage Rience. More specifically, Nazarian was involved in Rience’s killing of Codringher and Fenn. Nazarian is later captured by the Redanian Intelligence and interrogated in Drakenborg. Another character associated with Drakenborg has already been cast, Commander Vascoigne (Reece Alexander-Putinas), and it’s likely the two will share a scene with Dijkstra (Graham McTavish) and Philippa (Cassie Clare).
Polonski will appear in an episode directed by Alex Garcia Lopez, who was in charge of episodes 5 and 6.
Joanne Zorian as Nikita
Joanne Zorian is an accomplished actor with decades of experience in the film and television industries. She is known for her television roles in Emmerdale Farm, Brookside, and The Politician’s Wife as well as her roles in films such as Shirley Valentine, A Christmas Gift from Bob, and Cor, Blimey!
In The Witcher Season 4, Zorian will portray an original character called Nikita.
Alex Badini as The Scribe
Alex Badini is an actor with experience on stage in the 80’s and in the film industry in the 90’s, who has recently returned to the acting scene. He is known for his roles in films such as Bronx Warriors, and King of New York, and has recently appeared in the film The Consequence.
In The Witcher Season 4, Badini will portray a character called The Scribe. Badini will appear in an episode directed by Sergio Mimica Gezzan, who was in charge of episodes 1 and 2.
Tia Dutt in an Unknown Role
Tia Dutt is a young actress who has appeared in the film Polite Society and in television series such as The Reckoning and The Power.
Though her role is as of yet unknown, we can confirm that Dutt will appear in The Witcher Season 4.
Stephen Aaron-Sipple in an Unknown Role
Stephen Aaron-Sipple is an actor with experience in the film and television industries. He is best known for his roles in the television series Oxen, Cuckoo, and Horizon.
Though his role is as of yet unknown, we can confirm that Aaron-Sipple will appear in The Witcher Season 4.
Maddie Stoneman in an Unknown Role
Maddie Stoneman is a young actress who has recently kicked off her acting career. Her recent credits include the 2025 film Nobody Knows You and several short films.
Though her role is as of yet unknown, we can confirm that Stoneman will appear in The Witcher Season 4. Stoneman will appear in an episode directed by Sergio Mimica-Gezzan, who helms episodes 1 and 2.
Martyn Hodge in an Unknown Role
Martyn Hodge is a young stage actor who will kick off his television career with The Witcher Season 4. His role in the show is not yet known.
That covers our most recent roundup of new cast members joining The Witcher Season 4. For the full list of new cast members, make sure to check out our other article.
The Witcher Season 4 is in post-production for a 2025 release. Andrzej Sapkowski’s new Witcher book has a planned Winter 2024/2025 release with The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep anime set for a February 2025 release as well.
