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"The Witcher Season 3: Unveiling the Queer Journey, Hidden Details, and Illusions"
entertainment2 years ago

"The Witcher Season 3: Unveiling the Queer Journey, Hidden Details, and Illusions"

Joey Batey and Hugh Skinner, stars of the Netflix series The Witcher, discuss the process of making Jaskier's queer romance authentic and avoiding bisexual erasure. In the first part of season three, it is confirmed that Jaskier is canonically bisexual and has a queer love interest in Prince Radovid. Batey and Skinner worked with the show's writer, Lauren Schmidt-Hissrich, to ensure the portrayal was sensitive and romantic. The scene between Jaskier and Radovid is the first explicitly queer romance in the show's history. The actors hope that fans appreciate the work that went into creating the series and the representation it offers.

"The Witcher Season 3: Mesmerizing Queer Romance, Confusing Illusions, and Henry Cavill's Finale"
entertainment2 years ago

"The Witcher Season 3: Mesmerizing Queer Romance, Confusing Illusions, and Henry Cavill's Finale"

Joey Batey, who plays Jaskier in The Witcher, discusses the evolution of his character and the exploration of Jaskier's queerness in a new romance with Prince Radovid. Batey reveals that Jaskier becomes braver in Season 3 and takes on a more intelligent and scholarly side. He also talks about the importance of representing Jaskier's queerness sensitively and avoiding stereotypes. Batey praises his co-star Hugh Skinner and their on-screen chemistry, and reflects on the friendship between Jaskier and Geralt. Additionally, he shares his pride in Henry Cavill's performance as Geralt and the challenges of filming the season.