Fast forward to the release of the The Witcher series, it’s clear that Henry Cavill not only met expectations but exceeded them. Cavill’s Geralt became an instant fan favorite, not only for his uncanny resemblance to the character from the books and video games but also for his nuanced performance.
After three seasons of playing the monster-hunting Witcher, Cavill decided to leave the series because of creative conflicts with the studio. The news of Liam Hemsworth taking over came shortly after his departure and it did not take long for the fans to begin speculating as to why the Man of Steel actor would leave a show whose game he adored so much.
Henry Cavill Speaks about One Concerning Incident During The Filming of The Witcher
One of the standout moments in The Witcher series that showcased Cavill’s acting prowess was the Selkiemore scene. In a conversation at WitcherCon 2021, actor Henry Cavill shared what happened during the filming of this scene.
He remembered being on set that day with his American Akita, Kal, who had managed to escape his trailer and rush to the scene. Sadly, he got his paw caught in a hole in the step of the trailer as he attempted to climb down the stairs, leading to a serious injury that caused the star to be severely shaken. He said at WitcherCon 2021:
“This day, Kal had run out of my trailer, And there [were] these metal stairs outside the trailer.” The stairs were apparently designed with holes in the steps to prevent rainfall from gathering on them, but instead of preventing a slipping hazard, they ended up injuring Kal. Kal got one of his claws stuck in it as he jumped off and all I heard him do is yelp, And I thought, ‘Oh, he’s landed badly on his shoulder or something.’ It turns out the injury was much worse as the poor creature had actually ripped his claw all the way off apart from a little bit.”
He looked closer and saw that the dog had ripped part of his claw off. Nevertheless, despite the concerns, Kal was okay after the injury.
Henry Cavill Had His Dog With Him On the Set of The Witcher
It’s no secret that the The Witcher star adores his dog deeply. On his Instagram account, he frequently posts cute photos of both himself and his dog. When promoting the second season of the hit Netflix series The Witcher, Henry Cavill explained how his dog serves as both a friend and a pillar of strength.
During his time at the Netflix show set, he used to bring his dog as well.
“He was there the entire time, he spent most of his time in the trailer rather than on set,” Cavill told People magazine.
“Because when he can see me, but he can’t get to me, he tends to start making a lot of noise. We didn’t want him running in halfway through a scene or a sword fight especially, because he would be taking people down. But he was always there.”
It’s almost a fact that dogs have always been loyal and always give out immense love to their beloved humans and so does Henry Cavill loves his Kal.
The Witcher, streaming on Netflix.
Source: WitcherCon, PEOPLE
