The final chapter of The Witcher on Netflix is shaping up to be the biggest one yet. With over 25 new cast members confirmed and a fan-favourite character finally making her live-action debut, Season 5 is clearly pulling out all the stops for its swan song.
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The Headline: Anna Henrietta Is Coming to The Witcher
Actress and comedian Ellie Taylor (Ted Lasso, Knuckles) has been cast as Duchess Anna Henrietta of Toussaint for the fifth and final season — a beloved character from the final book of the saga Lady of the Lake, and widely recognised from CD Projekt RED’s Blood & Wine expansion for The Witcher 3.
Anna Henrietta is expected to appear around episodes 5 and 6. She is a past love interest of Jaskier, and the two will reunite when the hunt for Ciri leads Geralt and his companions to the duchy of Toussaint.
For fans of both the books and the games, this casting is a very big deal.
The Witcher Season 5
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Season | 5 (Final) |
| Returning Stars | Liam Hemsworth, Freya Allan, Anya Chalotra |
| Key New Addition | Ellie Taylor as Anna Henrietta |
| New Cast Total | 25+ confirmed |
| Expected Release | 2026 |
| Based On | Lady of the Lake by Andrzej Sapkowski |
Ciri’s Arc: Danger, Fighting Pits & an Iconic Ice Sequence
Neil Stuke (Silk) is believed to be playing Dominik Houvenaghel, crime boss and cousin of Leo Bonhart. After Bonhart captures Ciri at the end of Season 4, he hands her over to his cousin to fight in his fighting pits rather than kill her — reasoning she’s worth far more as an attraction than as a bounty.
Ciri eventually escapes, but Stefan Skellen assembles his own gang to hunt her down — including Sam Pamphilon as Cyprian Fripp and Yinka Awoni as Zadarlik. Meanwhile, fisherman Gosta, played by Nick Chadwin, points the way to Tor Zireael — hinting at an iconic ice skating sequence straight from the books.
Book readers, you know exactly what that means.
More New Faces Joining the Final Season
Further additions include Georgia Goodman (Wednesday) as Madam Toulouse, Fergus Rattigan as Paddy the Dwarf, and Clive Kneller as High Priest. Previously confirmed names include Emily-Jo Young as Shani, Kate Dickie (Game of Thrones) as Sigrdrifa, Liv Andrusier as Condwiramurs Tilly, and Andy Apollo (The Diplomat) as Reynart de Bois-Fresnes. whats-on-netflix
That is a stacked supporting roster for a final season — a strong signal that the show intends to go out on a high note. You can read more about the source material on Wikipedia.
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FAQs
Q: Who is Anna Henrietta and why is her casting in The Witcher Season 5 such a big deal?
Anna Henrietta is the Duchess of Toussaint and a fan-favourite from both Andrzej Sapkowski’s final book and The Witcher 3: Blood & Wine game — her live-action debut has been one of the most requested castings in the show’s history.
Q: When is The Witcher Season 5 releasing on Netflix?
Season 5 has wrapped filming and is expected to arrive on Netflix sometime in 2026 whats-on-netflix, marking the grand finale of Liam Hemsworth’s era as Geralt of Rivia.
