Henry Cavill transforms into Geralt Of Rivia to film The Witcher’s second season

Henry Cavill was seen filming new scenes for The Witcher’s second season in Surrey on Monday. 

The actor, 37, transformed into Geralt Of Rivia as he headed out into a grassy field alongside his fellow cast members and the mask-clad crew for the day’s production. 

Dressed in a grey cape and his character’s all-black ensemble, Henry was seen beaming as he prepared to shoot scenes alongside Royce Pierreson, who plays sorcerer Istredd in the Netflix hit.

And, action! Henry Cavill donned a cape and an all-black ensemble to transform into Geralt Of Rivia as he got to work on set of The Witcher’s second season in Surrey on Monday

As well as his padded jacket and black trousers, Henry also donned Geralt’s pendant necklace which features a wolf insignia to represent his character’s pseudonym as the White Wolf.

Henry pulled his hood up to cover his long white wig for the scene, while he wore amber contact lenses to fully embody his character. 

Walking out into the field, Henry and Royce were seen heading to location while extras on horseback held Nilfgaard flags, suggesting Geralt is in enemy territory as war continues to rage over The Continent. 

While Istredd and Geralt share a past as both were Yennefer of Venderberg’s lover at different times in season one, they didn’t meet during the drama so it’s unclear how their encounter will play out in season two.

New scenes: Henry was seen preparing to shoot scenes alongside Royce Pierreson (L), who plays sorcerer Istredd in the Netflix hit

New scenes: Henry was seen preparing to shoot scenes alongside Royce Pierreson (L), who plays sorcerer Istredd in the Netflix hit

Getting into character: Dressed in a grey cape and his character's all-black ensemble that paired a padded jacket and black trousers

Attire: Henry was seen carrying a large backpack, which could well have held his character's swords

Getting into character: Dressed in a grey cape and his character’s all-black ensemble that paired a padded jacket and black trousers

On the way: Walking out into the field, Henry and Royce were seen heading to location

On the way: Walking out into the field, Henry and Royce were seen heading to location

In character: Henry also donned Geralt's pendant necklace which features a wolf insignia to represent his character's pseudonym as the White Wolf

In character: Henry also donned Geralt’s pendant necklace which features a wolf insignia to represent his character’s pseudonym as the White Wolf

Henry wore a stoic expression as he got into character as the stony-faced Geralt, and was seen walking around set in costume.

During a break between filming the actor tucked into a hearty lunch, while the crew made preparations all around him.

The crew made sure to adhere to strict coronavirus rules during their time out on set, as everyone made sure to wear masks for the duration of the day’s filming. 

Yum! During a break between filming the actor tucked into a hearty lunch, as the crew made preparations all around him

Yum! During a break between filming the actor tucked into a hearty lunch, as the crew made preparations all around him

Meeting: Istredd and Geralt share a past as both were Yennefer of Venderberg's lover in season one, but they didn't meet so it's unclear how their encounter will play out in season two

Meeting: Istredd and Geralt share a past as both were Yennefer of Venderberg’s lover in season one, but they didn’t meet so it’s unclear how their encounter will play out in season two

Exciting: Extras on horseback held Nilfgaard flags, suggesting Geralt is in enemy territory as war continues to rage over The Continent

Exciting: Extras on horseback held Nilfgaard flags, suggesting Geralt is in enemy territory as war continues to rage over The Continent

The Witcher follows the journey of its eponymous character, a mutated monster hunter who travels across the mythical land on his quest to slay monstrous beasts.

At the end of season one, Geralt finally united with Ciri after he became her warden by the Law Of Surprise after saving her father’s life before she was born. 

In August fans were left delighted after The Witcher resumed production for its second series.   

Filming on the Netflix fantasy drama had to be put on hold earlier in the year due to the global pandemic. 

Stocking up: Henry enjoyed his food as he waited to start shooting the next scene

Stocking up: Henry enjoyed his food as he waited to start shooting the next scene

Safety first: The crew made sure to adhere to strict coronavirus rules while out on set, as everyone made sure to wear masks for the duration of the day's filming

Safety first: The crew made sure to adhere to strict coronavirus rules while out on set, as everyone made sure to wear masks for the duration of the day’s filming 

Great news: In August fans were left delighted after The Witcher resumed production for its second series

Let's go: The extras on horseback were seen being guided to set by a member of the crew

Great news: In August fans were left delighted after The Witcher resumed production for its second series

Extras: A number of cast members were seen in costume while herding cows and goats to set

Extras: A number of cast members were seen in costume while herding cows and goats to set

But Stephen Surjik, who directed two episodes in its first season, told fans the show was up and running again. 

Sharing a snap on Instagram from set, he said: ‘It’s T minus 3 min to ignition and lift off for our second run at Witcher S2. Everyone is being cautious but spirits are high.’

He said the cast and crew are having to maintain social distance on set amid the new restrictions.

The release date for the highly-anticipated second series is not yet known, but Netflix did reveal that a limited six-part spin off series called Blood Origin was also in the works. 

Delays: Filming on the Netflix fantasy drama originally began in April, but had to be put on hold earlier in the year due to the global pandemic

Delays: Filming on the Netflix fantasy drama originally began in April, but had to be put on hold earlier in the year due to the global pandemic

One to watch: The Witcher follows the journey of its eponymous character, a mutated monster hunter who travels across the mythical land on his quest to slay monstrous beasts

One to watch: The Witcher follows the journey of its eponymous character, a mutated monster hunter who travels across the mythical land on his quest to slay monstrous beasts