Comedian/actor Liz Carr has joined the cast of The Witcher for the second series on Netflix.
Liz Carr is best known for her role as formidable forensic examiner Clarissa Mullery in Silent Witness (BBC One). Before that she was a regular performer on the comedy circuit. Other TV credits include Devs (FX), The OA (Netflix) and Les Miserables (BBC One). She can be seen alongside Mark Wahlberg in upcoming sci-fi thriller Infinite, due for release later this year. Theatre credits include And Others (National Theatre) and Abnormally Funny People (Soho Theatre). She was also a subject of Who Do You Think You Are?
The Witcher is a Polish-American fantasy drama based on the books of the same name by Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski.
In series season two, convinced Yennefer’s life was lost at the Battle of Sodden, Geralt of Rivia brings Princess Cirilla to the safest place he knows, his childhood home of Kaer Morhen. While the Continent’s kings, elves, humans and demons strive for supremacy outside its walls, he must protect the girl from something far more dangerous: the mysterious power she possesses inside. Carr will play Fenn.
Returning to the cast for season 2 are Henry Cavill, Anya Chalotra, Freya Allan, Joey Batey, MyAnna Buring, Tom Canton, Lilly Cooper, Jeremy Crawford, Eamon Farren, Mahesh Jadu, Terence Maynard, Lars Mikkelsen, Mimî M Khayisa, Royce Pierreson, Wilson Mbomio, Anna Shaffer, and Therica Wilson-Read.
Announced alongside Carr are Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton, Silent Witness) in the role of Nenneke, Cassie Clare (Brave New World, The Bisexual, The Irregulars) in the role of Phillippa Eilhart, Graham McTavish (Outlander, The Hobbit) in the role of Dijkstra, Kevin Doyle (Downton Abbey, Happy Valley) in the role of Ba’lian, Simon Callow (A Room with A View, Four Weddings and a Funeral) in the role of Codringher and Chris Fulton (Bridgerton, Outlaw King) in the role of Rience.
Previously announced new cast for season 2 include Yasen Atour as Coen, Agnes Born as Vereena, Paul Bullion as Lambert, Basil Eidenbenz as Eskel, Aisha Fabienne Ross as Lydia, Kristofer Hivju as Nivellen, Mecia Simson as Francesca, and Kim Bodnia as Vesemir.
Liz Carr Picture: Charlie Carter
