The Witcher 3 devs wanted Geralt to have "no emotion," but his voice actor pushed back against CD Projekt Red:…
Voice actor Doug Cockle discusses his interpretation of Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, pushing back against CD Projekt Red's initial direction for a completely emotionless protagonist. Cockle argued that an emotional core was necessary for player connection and for Geralt's character development, particularly in his relationship with Ciri. The developers eventually embraced this more nuanced portrayal as the series progressed.
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- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
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