Doug Cockle, the original voice actor for Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher 3, has stated that Henry Cavill's portrayal of the character in the Netflix series did not influence his own performance. Cockle, speaking at Gamescom 2026, asserted, "No, because we were first." He elaborated that while Cavill has cited Cockle's Geralt as an inspiration for his own take, the game's version predates the actor's interpretation.
John Schwab, the voice actor for Geralt's friend Dandelion, joined Cockle in a lighthearted discussion about their involvement with the show. Schwab humorously noted his lack of a cameo, asking Cockle if he had received a call for one. Cockle confirmed he had not, leading Schwab to express his desire for a guest appearance.
Cockle also mentioned playfully suggesting to the showrunners that he be included in the background of episodes, likening it to a Stan Lee cameo. However, he confirmed this did not happen.
Despite the banter, Schwab praised Joey Batey's performance as Jaskier (the show's equivalent of Dandelion), noting that Batey found new depths in the character and took the role in a different direction. Schwab then drew a parallel to stage acting, where actors build upon previous interpretations, suggesting that Cockle