Geralt of Rivia's voice, familiar to fans of the Witcher games, returns in Netflix's latest animated offering, "Sirens of the Deep." This animated film, a spin-off within the Netflix Witcher universe, is set during the events of Season 1 of the live-action series and features Doug Cockle reprising his iconic role.
IGN's Jarrod Jones, in his review, notes that while the pairing of Cockle's Geralt and Joey Batey's Jaskier holds appeal, its charm may be primarily for dedicated fans. Nevertheless, it might serve as a satisfying interlude before the release of The Witcher 4.
Below are details on streaming availability and its placement within the Witcher timeline.
Streaming "The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep"
### The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep
0See it at Netflix"The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep" streams exclusively on Netflix. Following recent price increases, Netflix subscriptions begin at $7.99/month. A free trial is not currently offered.
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0See it at AmazonRooted in Andrzej Sapkowski's writings, "Sirens of the Deep" adapts the short story "A Little Sacrifice" from the second Witcher book. The film is chronologically positioned between episodes 5 and 6 of Netflix's Season 1. The official synopsis:
Tasked with investigating attacks on a coastal village, Geralt, the mutant monster hunter, uncovers an ancient conflict between humans and sea creatures, threatening inter-kingdom war. With the aid of allies, he must resolve the mystery before hostilities escalate.
The Broader Witcher Universe
The Witcher franchise originated with Sapkowski's book series, chronicling Geralt's adventures in a world inspired by Slavic mythology. CD Projekt Red's 2007 video game adaptation, particularly "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt," achieved critical acclaim, spawning numerous spin-offs and collaborations (including a real-life Gwent card game). The Witcher 4, featuring a new protagonist, was unveiled at the 2024 Game Awards.
Netflix joined the fray in 2019 with its live-action series starring Henry Cavill. Season 4, starring Liam Hemsworth as Geralt, is slated for an April release.
Cast and Crew of "The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep"
Mike Ostrowski and Rae Benjamin (also writers for the live-action series) penned the screenplay, with Kang Hei Chul directing. Studio Mir, Poland's Platige Image, and Hivemind collaborated on the animation.
Doug Cockle, the video game Geralt, returns, alongside actors from the live-action show. The full voice cast:
- Doug Cockle as Geralt of Rivia
- Joey Batey as Jaskier
- Anya Chalotra as Yennefer of Vengerberg
- Christina Wren as Essi Daven
- Emily Carey as Sh'eenaz
Rating and Runtime
"The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep" is rated MA and has a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes.
