The Netflix series The Witcher season 3 has temporarily stopped production due to the coronavirus.

Rumors suggest that Henry Cavill, who played Geralt of Rivia in the series, was infected.

adapt your novels Andrzej Sapkowski The transition to the small screen was successful and therefore the currently available The Witcher series Netflixachieved great success with its two seasons. This made viewers want to know more about the adventures of Geralt of Rivia, but it seems season three ran into an insurmountable hurdle: coronavirus.

Production paused due to COVID and we will resume work as soon as it is safeNetflixThis is how we read it in The Hollywood Reporter, which Netflix reportedly released. temporarily stopped production due to virus. Specifically, the on-demand TV and movie platform said the season was “paused due to COVID and we’ll be back in action as soon as it’s safe to do so.” A representative of actor Henry Cavill, who plays Geralt of Rivia in the series, did not comment.

Netflix’s statement doesn’t give many details about production problems due to the coronavirus, but there are rumors pointing to the possible contamination of Henry Cavill. The player hasn’t confirmed anything at this time, so we’ll wait to learn more about both the pro’s health status and the development of the new season.

Netflix is ​​raising expectations around a sequel that has already started filming and promises massive doses of political intrigue, wars and betrayals that will affect Geralt, Yennefer and Ciri. Yet no date To see how The Witcher’s adventure continues, but without indulging in some of our favorite moments, you can read our analysis of The Witcher’s second season.