Netflix’s The Witcher series has recast a key role ahead of Season 2 landing on the streaming network. Rasmussen has had to step down from the role thanks to scheduling conflicts that have arisen because fo the Coivd-19 pandemic. As he explained on Instagram: “Sadly, due to the rescheduling because of Covid-19, I will not be portraying Eskel in The Witcher. It’s heartbreaking, of course, but I mostly feel happy and grateful for the days I got to spend on set earlier this year. Everyone was extremely engaged and passionate about the project and it was a truly inspiring experience. “I’m sure season 2 will be absolutely amazing and now I get to watch it as a fanboy instead of as a Witcher.” Basil Eidenbenz (who you may recognize from Victoria, The Athena or X Company) will play the character instead of Rasmussen, and has already been on-set filming scenes for Season 2 (thanks Deadline). This isn’t the first time the show has faced complications thanks to the on-going pandemic: back in March, Kristofer Hivju contracted the virus, and production was paused as the team waited for him to make a recovery. Hivju – who plays Nivellen – made a full recovery and filming for the series resumed on August 17. The show has been a breakout hit for Netflix and as a result of the series’ popularity, developer CD Projekt Red has seen an absolutely massive increase in sales of the game.
