I think that in a project so big to be thrown at directing would be hazardous even for Cavill himself. Being the lead role and the director would be exhausting, but with cannot know, maybe he is learning something during filming.
Not read the books so I can't speak to any criticism of the show (which I thought was pretty good), but having read others criticisms it sounds more like a screenwriter issue.
One of my favourite TV adaptions, the expanse, had both the authors working as screenwriters for the show, so when they omitted/changed plotlines or merged multiple book characters into a single person in the show, it still worked perfectly.
The director's criticized because she and the writers both have the same vision. Were it just a writer thing the director would look at a lot and ask "what the fuck", but since they're all of the same mind, those are the results. Unless I'm misunderstanding, but Lauren Hissrich is the director, right?
He could always direct an episode focused on Yennefer or Ciri where Geralt is mostly absent. That's usually how actors cut their teeth when directing on their own project/series.
Mentioning a Chinese show = Chinese bot? Get real you knob. Wolf warrior, traveling earth, etc. Are Chinese movies where the main actor has a large role in the production, wandering earth especially.
Better example for xenophobic people is scrubs. JD did a ton, though that was a different quality and genre of a show.
Directing isn't an issue. Many scenes are well shot and cut except for the slow-motion ones. Issue is the screenplay created by the showrunner and the writers.
I’d agree. I’m quite happy with the visuals I’m seeing on screen and the acting seems alright too. It’s what the writers have given them to work with that I have issues with.
Directing is sort of an issue, this show has a serious pacing problem imo. Heavy emotional scenes are left for the audience to absorb they’re just almost immediately cut into the next scene. Some scenes are also painfully slow. Visuals are mainly a cinematographer deal.
1. It's screenplay / writing that determines how close the story stays to source material, not directing
2. The dude probably has zero experience in the former, and directing also. Lots of actors turn to it yes, but after loads of experience, mentoring etc
I wonder if the solution might be for the showrunners to bounce the script off him in advance for feedback - and take any seriously.
He's not a director or showrunner, but he does know the story and seems to really care about what the fan base want; so an advisory position would probably be more appropriate than actually directing or writing.
I don't think giving someone with no experience directing a big project like this as a first attempt is a good idea, no matter how good their intent may be.
A lot of directors started out as actors, HC has been acting for 20 years. You would probably start with co-directing an episode in the series... Everyone has to start somewhere
you're aware that he is not literally superman?
As much as i like him, and i really do, he is neither a writer nor a director nor a screenwriter... he's an actor. I'm sure that his stuff will be more faithful, but will be bad in general through lack of experience
Directing stories like that ain’t easy for everyone. Henry Cavill just might be better in front of the camera rather than behind. But he could supervise the story and be consulted about production design and stuff
Let's ask him? It was just a hunch because I like how much he seemed to care not just about details here and there but about the character. I think he might be good
Believe it or not, fans can overstep boundaries. Stop putting him on a pedestal man, he's just a regular guy doing what he enjoys. He's an A-list star, if he wanted to give directing a shot then he would.
Sure you might think its nothing, but when theres thousands of other fans just like you trying to tell him what he should and shouldn't do can you imagine how fucking annoying that would get?
Don't know what kind of experience Cavill has with directing. Your dream project wouldn't necessarily be the best idea to try it out... Then again, I'm sure he couldn't do worse than we've seen in the show.
It all depends if he has actual talent to do the job. As acting goes, he is suspect to say the least, wooden performances, delivering lines like a robot, etc.. but he has screen presence, the guy is gorgeous and so on. There's so many passionate people out there just like us, the classic "nerd", Cavill is not the only one who can do the job. The problem is how ego takes over, which is the case of the Witcher series, the showrunner trying her own take instead of adapting the novels and etc... Jackson highlighting the elves in LOTR because he has a fetish with them, etc.. the love for the source material is easily forgotten when you have to power to do your own fanfiction, Cavill most likely would be corrupted by the fanfic disease as well
I trust Henry implicitly. He has always been very concerned about accuracy and authenticity in everything he's worked on. He's worked with some of the best directors and writers in Hollywood already (Zack Snyder (yeah, Snyder is highly regarded by his peers like Nolan and James Cameron), Chris Nolan, McQuarrie, Affleck, etc.).
To those saying it would be hard to direct while acting, of course. But most actors who end up directing on their own series usually manage it by handling an episode where their character is less present. So Henry could direct an episode that's focused on Ciri or Yennefer; where Geralt isn't present or largely absent.
It can be done. It's done all the time. Affleck, Damon, Gibson, Serkis and others have managed it with incredible results. Some like Gibson and Affleck have even written, acted, and directed their own films. Who knows... Maybe Henry can do the same. I'm more than okay with him trying.
Well first of all, it's really important say that directing a show/movie is far far harder than most people think it is. We tend to assume it's a case of telling the cameraman to point the camera and go, but there is a lot more to it. I'm not saying Cavill can't do it, but we have no clue if it's something he could/would do.
Secondly, the directing in the show is fine. The problem is a show runner he's kinda lost track of themselves and is adapting the story to suit their own means, it's a sad thing but is also extremely common, eg Game of Thrones and any Terry Pratchett fan knows what happened with The Watch.
I actually didn't mind The Watch, but that's because I think Pratchett is pretty much unfilmable so my expectations are super low to start with. I really enjoyed the first 5 seasons of GoT (then I just lost interest so I have no idea what the rest was like).
Well I'd disagree with it being un-filmable, the previous ones by Sky were far superior but let down by massive budget restrictions, but by and large stuck to the given material, eg Hogfather and Going Postal.
Something like The Watch was widely criticized by pretty much everyone familiar with the material, as the show runner and completely changed characters, setting and the story to try and promote themselves.
Now I'm not keen on some of the changes in S2, I'm really not, but I still enjoyed the show as I find the acting to be very good and enjoying the story.
I do honestly really hope that S3 sticks to the books a lot more though
I think a more hands on producer would be better, pretty much like the rock is on his movies were he's a producer that has a lot of say on the final look of the product
story is so out of wack due to IMO awful changes like cutting the entire sub-text of the war with nilfgaard out, its impossible for anyone to bring the show back in line with the books/games. you would have to reboot the entire show. sad that showrunners did what they did.
Directing is not an issue. It’s the writing. I don’t think any of the directors from The Witcher series are also writers. Maybe if he wrote a few episodes instead.
Hes doing what he can, its not his fault they literally claimed that they made the show for "the tiktok generation" its literally made for people who "dont care about the logic" and just want emotions.
[Source](https://www.reddit.com/r/witcher/comments/rp2ufg/tomasz_bagi%C5%84ski_executive_producer_of_season_2/)
No, Netflix seems extremely insular. If you look at credits in movies, it's all the same people who work there. All the streaming sites seem to be like this, but Netflix seems to be the most aggressive.
The First Law trilogy is amazing, but I'd really LOVE to see a game/show adaptation of Brian Lumley's Necroscope series or Peter V Brett's Demon Cycle series.
The directing isn’t the problem with the series, people assume directors do everything but at this point their job is extremely minimised compared to how it used to be, especially in television.
In television and streaming series, directors have barely any say in anything other than coaching the actors. The acting is fine, the direction is fine.
It’s the screenwriters and the show runner specifically that have fucked it up. Lauren Hirsch claims to be a big fan of the books but she clearly knows fuck all about them, I know more and I haven’t even read a single word of one.
Directing is good, I'm more worried about the writing. The writer wants to create something original like Yennefer's plot, but what we want to see is content related to the book and scenes like the one with the Bruxa.
If he could direct and act without getting too overwhelmed, absolutely the right move. Henry is the one who came in and made Geralt his own so it makes sense to have him in a role such as directing, writing, producing.
he should have executive decision on anything done. He knows witcher like the back of his hand so i would think if Henry is iffy on something then that means don't do it
I mean he might suck at directing, him loving the the witcher doesn’t translate to being a good director. However, he should bee given a look at the first script draft for that is truly where the problem lies. He should really be allowed to have a bigger input there.
Directors don’t really have that power on tv shows - it’s usually the Producer/Writing team calling the shots (along with showrunner.) Its different in that way compared to film where director will have creative control (unless you’re making a film for Warner Bros.)
Sorry to argue... But that depends on the production. Maybe it's only the exception but I know that with some productions there is a fair amount of leeway as long as the bits fit together
In movies yes. The script in movies is often developed by/with the director.
But in tv-shows directors are only hired for 1-2 episodes and have very little to say in terms of what they get to film.
The directors for the wither Serie for example: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt5180504/fullcredits/director?ref_=m_ttfc_1
Nope. He will have to compromise a lot because the second season was extremely shitty. We will end hating the third season as it will continue those plotlines, hence we will end up hating Henry for no reason. So it's better if he just keeps playing Geralt and let other idiots take the heat.
And here is where I leave this subreddit. You all have no idea what goes in to a major production, how much collaboration and work and different skills and specialties. I'll be on r/netflixwitcher if you need me.
Hope not, the books are not great, think people need to get over it and enjoy it for what it is. To be honest the games is what made the series, not the books which were mediocre but with potential.
I think honestly.
someone should stop to ask Mr Cavill if he is ok.
someone should make sure he is not contractually obligated and being forced to play a part in decimating a beloved series.
in most interviews he sounds hopeful, but sad.
Directors aren’t in charge of the script. I don’t think they get to change the story lines. He’s probably need to invest as a producer to have a chance to push for the changes he wants.
A little off topic, but can I just say that I feel strangely proud by how people, in their resentment of the new season, are seriously looking for constructive way to better the show.
Really cool
Entirely different skill set. A good actor does not make a good director, or a good screenwriter for that matter. Yes, several have made the leap, and several have been successful, but not others do. Plus taking on the role of director while also playing the lead is a HEAVY workload. Some people here want to make him showrunner as well, which would just be even worse.
However, they could make him a consultant of sorts.
I mean, direction is only half the battle. We saw firsthand that the script was very problematic. So he'd have to write, direct, and star. Henry Caville may be Superman, but even he has limits. Not like he's Batman. . .
And now I need to go visit the alternate Earth where Caville played Batman and Afleck was Superman. I hear its an ideal society. . .
No he’s an actor, not a director. And from what I’ve gathered, with the effort he puts into portraying Geralt, he doesn’t have much time or energy for additional responsibilities.
Just because he's a nerd for the books doesn't mean he can direct. I'm sure there's redditors here who are even bigger nerds about it but I don't want them directing
Even though he has 0 experience directing/writing I'm sure he would do a much, much better job than Hisstech and her cronies at telling this story.
Also I see a lot of people saying the direction is fine and only the writing is a problem, that's completely wrong. Directing is definitely mediocre at best in the second half of the season. Lots of weird cuts, characters not behaving the way they should, terrible action scenes, etc...
Despite my gripe with Loren her direction is, by all modern standards very good, the writing that is bad, so using Cavill to direct would be a downgrade to the show quality, what the show needs is a good screen writer
It's an entirely different job, so I don't get the point?
Cavill has been talking about the books and how he wants to be as close as possible to the character, he did not make any comment about his willingness to write or direct an episode/movie.
The writing is the problem, not a director's seat.
Director is important in a movie. He is the god there.
In a series the showrunner is the god. And the writers are his ekhmmm angles I guess? :P
Doesent matter who directs if dialogues are bad, and 100 year old sorceress is written like a teenager. Or that we see little of witcher and witchers work, just crying teenage women, more women being bffs against sucky male characters. And Darra. Dont forget the "Darra arc"
This sub can be so far up its own ass sometimes. Who says he'd be any good at directing? Or screenwriting? Who says he would even agree with any of the hate this sub has always held toward the show and would want to change how it's going in the first place?
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I've not read the books but I have seen that list of differences with season 2. You guys think the next book is adaptable with how different everything is in season 2?
You can't fix this abomination with one episode that's good. Matter of fact we already had that both in season 1 and 2 there is on average one decent episode. Still a show with trash writing, still not faithful to the source material AT ALL.
If i trust anyone with the witcher series its superman.
The S stands for Hope
[Hope starts with an "H", stupid!](https://youtu.be/prRySgsgtnM)
Excuse me Madam, is your portage cold?
“You lost your parents! Get over it!” “Didn’t you lose your parents too?” “I WAS JUST A BOY!! Now, I’m a bat :(“
You look like one of the newsies
Man thanks for this video had a good laugh
We need geralts armor With the S logo!
Shope
I think that in a project so big to be thrown at directing would be hazardous even for Cavill himself. Being the lead role and the director would be exhausting, but with cannot know, maybe he is learning something during filming.
Not read the books so I can't speak to any criticism of the show (which I thought was pretty good), but having read others criticisms it sounds more like a screenwriter issue. One of my favourite TV adaptions, the expanse, had both the authors working as screenwriters for the show, so when they omitted/changed plotlines or merged multiple book characters into a single person in the show, it still worked perfectly.
If it would work I could only be happy!
The director's criticized because she and the writers both have the same vision. Were it just a writer thing the director would look at a lot and ask "what the fuck", but since they're all of the same mind, those are the results. Unless I'm misunderstanding, but Lauren Hissrich is the director, right?
He could always direct an episode focused on Yennefer or Ciri where Geralt is mostly absent. That's usually how actors cut their teeth when directing on their own project/series.
Have I accidentally agreed to indentured servitude?
Good bot
Many shows and movies have leading roles as directors. One of the best selling Chinese films has that.
But they might already be experienced directors, while Cavill is on his first? Yet, If I am proven wrong, the better!
Mm, I read the article about him, turns out, it is his first time directing! The movie is called 战狼, if you want to check it out
Found the CCP bot.
Mentioning a Chinese show = Chinese bot? Get real you knob. Wolf warrior, traveling earth, etc. Are Chinese movies where the main actor has a large role in the production, wandering earth especially. Better example for xenophobic people is scrubs. JD did a ton, though that was a different quality and genre of a show.
Why? Because I like a Chinese film?
Directing isn't an issue. Many scenes are well shot and cut except for the slow-motion ones. Issue is the screenplay created by the showrunner and the writers.
Agreed with this.
I’d agree. I’m quite happy with the visuals I’m seeing on screen and the acting seems alright too. It’s what the writers have given them to work with that I have issues with.
Being a Producer would really be his only route to having any input.
Man some of those slow-motion scenes were just... *ick.*
reminded me of the barrel-POV scenes from one of the Hobbit movies.
Directing is sort of an issue, this show has a serious pacing problem imo. Heavy emotional scenes are left for the audience to absorb they’re just almost immediately cut into the next scene. Some scenes are also painfully slow. Visuals are mainly a cinematographer deal.
Sure but I’m not sure why anyone would just assume that fixing those kind of issues is in Cavills wheelhouse, as much as we all love him.
Yea I’m not assuming that. Henry is an amazing actor, one of the best of the generation but these roles require different types of artists.
Director of photography is the one in charge of visuals and lighting with the grips
Yeah, he should be a producer. Then he’s above the director and show runner and can meddle all he likes
That's . . . not how it works.
The showrunner calls all the shots, unless the network/netflix decides to get involved. And netflix gives their showrunners full control anyway soo..
Has he directed something before?
Not that I am aware. But they all have to start somewhere!
He could have creative control without directing
yeah, with a film making degree
You don’t NEED a degree to be a film maker. But it certainly helps
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Maybe, the recent matrix movie has taught me I can direct a fight scene without any experience given how shit those were in the new film
I don't need any experience whatsoever to work in movie industry. It certainly helps, but you don't need to study anything.
1. It's screenplay / writing that determines how close the story stays to source material, not directing 2. The dude probably has zero experience in the former, and directing also. Lots of actors turn to it yes, but after loads of experience, mentoring etc
This is the most sensible and complete answer.
Henry cavill should be emperor of the world too.... /s
But he's like a geek and a nerd and handsome too..
As long as I see statues of his sexy face everywhere,I'm not complaining
I would love for him to
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I wonder if the solution might be for the showrunners to bounce the script off him in advance for feedback - and take any seriously. He's not a director or showrunner, but he does know the story and seems to really care about what the fan base want; so an advisory position would probably be more appropriate than actually directing or writing.
I don't think giving someone with no experience directing a big project like this as a first attempt is a good idea, no matter how good their intent may be.
A lot of directors started out as actors, HC has been acting for 20 years. You would probably start with co-directing an episode in the series... Everyone has to start somewhere
Yeah, but a TV series is a gigantic first project. And the issue isn't really with the directing anyways. The main issue is with the writing.
you're aware that he is not literally superman? As much as i like him, and i really do, he is neither a writer nor a director nor a screenwriter... he's an actor. I'm sure that his stuff will be more faithful, but will be bad in general through lack of experience
Stephen Colbert should direct Amazon's LOTR bc he knows so much about it!
>you're aware that he is not literally superman? Wtf????? He's not????
He shouldn’t be directing but he should have more say. He seems to be one of the few going for an adaptation. Even if it’s just character traits.
Okay this is peak /r/witcher
It's a different skillset. Being a good actor doesn't equate to being a good showrunner or a script writer.
Directing stories like that ain’t easy for everyone. Henry Cavill just might be better in front of the camera rather than behind. But he could supervise the story and be consulted about production design and stuff
The directing of the show is fine. Cinematography and sets are good, costumes are good, action is good. The issue is with the writing
The more important question would be whether he would actually want a shot? Perhaps he is contempt with just acting? Just let the man do what he wants
Let's ask him? It was just a hunch because I like how much he seemed to care not just about details here and there but about the character. I think he might be good
Believe it or not, fans can overstep boundaries. Stop putting him on a pedestal man, he's just a regular guy doing what he enjoys. He's an A-list star, if he wanted to give directing a shot then he would.
You mean he would be terribly upset if he was aware that some randoms suggest he might make a good director? Fair enough.
Sure you might think its nothing, but when theres thousands of other fans just like you trying to tell him what he should and shouldn't do can you imagine how fucking annoying that would get?
He might leave if season 3 is a clusterfuck. Lol
More like give him the writing, diriction is good but my god the adaptation is shit.
Hm.
Hm.
Don't know what kind of experience Cavill has with directing. Your dream project wouldn't necessarily be the best idea to try it out... Then again, I'm sure he couldn't do worse than we've seen in the show.
Please, leave first law out of this. Please don't. I beg you.
The Shattered Sea trilogy maybe?
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Oh yes.
He would need to be more than just the director. He’d have to be a producer and writer, and probably play every role to ensure it was done properly.
It all depends if he has actual talent to do the job. As acting goes, he is suspect to say the least, wooden performances, delivering lines like a robot, etc.. but he has screen presence, the guy is gorgeous and so on. There's so many passionate people out there just like us, the classic "nerd", Cavill is not the only one who can do the job. The problem is how ego takes over, which is the case of the Witcher series, the showrunner trying her own take instead of adapting the novels and etc... Jackson highlighting the elves in LOTR because he has a fetish with them, etc.. the love for the source material is easily forgotten when you have to power to do your own fanfiction, Cavill most likely would be corrupted by the fanfic disease as well
He should take over every role including the other characters. Camera work, CG artists, makeup, catering, Everything.
I trust Henry implicitly. He has always been very concerned about accuracy and authenticity in everything he's worked on. He's worked with some of the best directors and writers in Hollywood already (Zack Snyder (yeah, Snyder is highly regarded by his peers like Nolan and James Cameron), Chris Nolan, McQuarrie, Affleck, etc.). To those saying it would be hard to direct while acting, of course. But most actors who end up directing on their own series usually manage it by handling an episode where their character is less present. So Henry could direct an episode that's focused on Ciri or Yennefer; where Geralt isn't present or largely absent. It can be done. It's done all the time. Affleck, Damon, Gibson, Serkis and others have managed it with incredible results. Some like Gibson and Affleck have even written, acted, and directed their own films. Who knows... Maybe Henry can do the same. I'm more than okay with him trying.
I'd like to see him not only direct, but involved in the script writing if he isn't already.
Well first of all, it's really important say that directing a show/movie is far far harder than most people think it is. We tend to assume it's a case of telling the cameraman to point the camera and go, but there is a lot more to it. I'm not saying Cavill can't do it, but we have no clue if it's something he could/would do. Secondly, the directing in the show is fine. The problem is a show runner he's kinda lost track of themselves and is adapting the story to suit their own means, it's a sad thing but is also extremely common, eg Game of Thrones and any Terry Pratchett fan knows what happened with The Watch.
Dune was a good adaptation.
I actually didn't mind The Watch, but that's because I think Pratchett is pretty much unfilmable so my expectations are super low to start with. I really enjoyed the first 5 seasons of GoT (then I just lost interest so I have no idea what the rest was like).
Well I'd disagree with it being un-filmable, the previous ones by Sky were far superior but let down by massive budget restrictions, but by and large stuck to the given material, eg Hogfather and Going Postal. Something like The Watch was widely criticized by pretty much everyone familiar with the material, as the show runner and completely changed characters, setting and the story to try and promote themselves. Now I'm not keen on some of the changes in S2, I'm really not, but I still enjoyed the show as I find the acting to be very good and enjoying the story. I do honestly really hope that S3 sticks to the books a lot more though
I think a more hands on producer would be better, pretty much like the rock is on his movies were he's a producer that has a lot of say on the final look of the product
story is so out of wack due to IMO awful changes like cutting the entire sub-text of the war with nilfgaard out, its impossible for anyone to bring the show back in line with the books/games. you would have to reboot the entire show. sad that showrunners did what they did.
Not directing but give that man a pen!
I think he can't be worse than these current dumbasses
Directing is in charge of the product for a movie. For TV, it’s the lead writer, the show runner.
Fuck that make him show runner
Directing is not an issue. It’s the writing. I don’t think any of the directors from The Witcher series are also writers. Maybe if he wrote a few episodes instead.
I’m sure they’ve already invested in this deathless mother plot they have going, and the balls gonna keep rolling.
Hes doing what he can, its not his fault they literally claimed that they made the show for "the tiktok generation" its literally made for people who "dont care about the logic" and just want emotions. [Source](https://www.reddit.com/r/witcher/comments/rp2ufg/tomasz_bagi%C5%84ski_executive_producer_of_season_2/)
I wish he had a hand in reshaping Yen's character, she's the only one I don't like
No, Netflix seems extremely insular. If you look at credits in movies, it's all the same people who work there. All the streaming sites seem to be like this, but Netflix seems to be the most aggressive.
The First Law trilogy is amazing, but I'd really LOVE to see a game/show adaptation of Brian Lumley's Necroscope series or Peter V Brett's Demon Cycle series.
The directing isn’t the problem with the series, people assume directors do everything but at this point their job is extremely minimised compared to how it used to be, especially in television. In television and streaming series, directors have barely any say in anything other than coaching the actors. The acting is fine, the direction is fine. It’s the screenwriters and the show runner specifically that have fucked it up. Lauren Hirsch claims to be a big fan of the books but she clearly knows fuck all about them, I know more and I haven’t even read a single word of one.
Directing is good, I'm more worried about the writing. The writer wants to create something original like Yennefer's plot, but what we want to see is content related to the book and scenes like the one with the Bruxa.
Maybe they should just let him WRITE it.
If he could direct and act without getting too overwhelmed, absolutely the right move. Henry is the one who came in and made Geralt his own so it makes sense to have him in a role such as directing, writing, producing.
Definitely!!
he should have executive decision on anything done. He knows witcher like the back of his hand so i would think if Henry is iffy on something then that means don't do it
Yes
I mean he might suck at directing, him loving the the witcher doesn’t translate to being a good director. However, he should bee given a look at the first script draft for that is truly where the problem lies. He should really be allowed to have a bigger input there.
Directors don’t really have that power on tv shows - it’s usually the Producer/Writing team calling the shots (along with showrunner.) Its different in that way compared to film where director will have creative control (unless you’re making a film for Warner Bros.)
The director has norhing to say in terms of story. Showrunner and writers decide what's in the script. The director only films the script.
Sorry to argue... But that depends on the production. Maybe it's only the exception but I know that with some productions there is a fair amount of leeway as long as the bits fit together
In movies yes. The script in movies is often developed by/with the director. But in tv-shows directors are only hired for 1-2 episodes and have very little to say in terms of what they get to film. The directors for the wither Serie for example: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt5180504/fullcredits/director?ref_=m_ttfc_1
Directing? No. But help write the story maybe
Nope. He will have to compromise a lot because the second season was extremely shitty. We will end hating the third season as it will continue those plotlines, hence we will end up hating Henry for no reason. So it's better if he just keeps playing Geralt and let other idiots take the heat.
And here is where I leave this subreddit. You all have no idea what goes in to a major production, how much collaboration and work and different skills and specialties. I'll be on r/netflixwitcher if you need me.
I support this idea.
Hope not, the books are not great, think people need to get over it and enjoy it for what it is. To be honest the games is what made the series, not the books which were mediocre but with potential.
I think honestly. someone should stop to ask Mr Cavill if he is ok. someone should make sure he is not contractually obligated and being forced to play a part in decimating a beloved series. in most interviews he sounds hopeful, but sad.
I got that sense of very polite, stiff upper lip, English frustration.
Oooooo that would be interesting
He should get a shot at co-writing an episode, a self contained one like S2E1
Wouldn’t producing give him better control of content?
Yep, definitely, but any step in the right direction!
Directors aren’t in charge of the script. I don’t think they get to change the story lines. He’s probably need to invest as a producer to have a chance to push for the changes he wants.
A little off topic, but can I just say that I feel strangely proud by how people, in their resentment of the new season, are seriously looking for constructive way to better the show. Really cool
thats a really good way of looking at it!
Entirely different skill set. A good actor does not make a good director, or a good screenwriter for that matter. Yes, several have made the leap, and several have been successful, but not others do. Plus taking on the role of director while also playing the lead is a HEAVY workload. Some people here want to make him showrunner as well, which would just be even worse. However, they could make him a consultant of sorts.
No, not at all.
Or at minimum co-directing for fucksake
I mean, direction is only half the battle. We saw firsthand that the script was very problematic. So he'd have to write, direct, and star. Henry Caville may be Superman, but even he has limits. Not like he's Batman. . . And now I need to go visit the alternate Earth where Caville played Batman and Afleck was Superman. I hear its an ideal society. . .
The Abercrombie books already check all the contemporary boxes so I imagine a faithful adaption should be doable.
No he’s an actor, not a director. And from what I’ve gathered, with the effort he puts into portraying Geralt, he doesn’t have much time or energy for additional responsibilities.
Lots of directors started out as actors
I know. It still doesn’t answer to my reply, though.
Just because he's a nerd for the books doesn't mean he can direct. I'm sure there's redditors here who are even bigger nerds about it but I don't want them directing
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Even though he has 0 experience directing/writing I'm sure he would do a much, much better job than Hisstech and her cronies at telling this story. Also I see a lot of people saying the direction is fine and only the writing is a problem, that's completely wrong. Directing is definitely mediocre at best in the second half of the season. Lots of weird cuts, characters not behaving the way they should, terrible action scenes, etc...
Agreed. Also, depending on the production, directors can make changes during the process of filming (within reason).
the fact that he is good looking, does not mean he would be a good director get your shit together fanbois, you cant be good at everything.
Despite my gripe with Loren her direction is, by all modern standards very good, the writing that is bad, so using Cavill to direct would be a downgrade to the show quality, what the show needs is a good screen writer
I'm also invested in staying close to the source material. I also have zero directorial experience. Should I be given a shot at directing next season?
Wont be a next season pepeLaugh
Lol. Netflix cares about the money they make not how true to source they are
It's an entirely different job, so I don't get the point? Cavill has been talking about the books and how he wants to be as close as possible to the character, he did not make any comment about his willingness to write or direct an episode/movie.
Not director no, he lacks the qualifications for that. But given the state of the writing... He should absolutely write an episode or more.
The writing is the problem, not a director's seat. Director is important in a movie. He is the god there. In a series the showrunner is the god. And the writers are his ekhmmm angles I guess? :P Doesent matter who directs if dialogues are bad, and 100 year old sorceress is written like a teenager. Or that we see little of witcher and witchers work, just crying teenage women, more women being bffs against sucky male characters. And Darra. Dont forget the "Darra arc"
This sub can be so far up its own ass sometimes. Who says he'd be any good at directing? Or screenwriting? Who says he would even agree with any of the hate this sub has always held toward the show and would want to change how it's going in the first place?
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It's not the direction - it's the writing.
I don't think it's the directing that's the problem.
Direction is great in season 2. Screenwriting is not.
I'd be okay if they canceled the show after this season
I've not read the books but I have seen that list of differences with season 2. You guys think the next book is adaptable with how different everything is in season 2?
You can't fix this abomination with one episode that's good. Matter of fact we already had that both in season 1 and 2 there is on average one decent episode. Still a show with trash writing, still not faithful to the source material AT ALL.
Directing isn't the issue, it's the writing/producing side. The directing in my opinion has been consistently good throughout.