In an interview, Cockle noted that replacing an actor in a successful series is extremely difficult. He is impressed by the work of Liam Hemsworth, who joined the project after Henry Cavill's departure.
According to the actor, Cavill made Geralt a more serious, dark, and weighty character. Hemsworth, on the other hand, brought more energy and freshness to the role. Cockle stated that he likes this approach and confirmed that he considers the new version of Geralt more successful.
The actor compared the role of the Witcher to Hamlet. According to him, like Shakespeare's hero, Geralt can be played by different people, each time adding their own experience, character, and vision to the character.
Cockle believes that this is exactly what happened in the new season of the series: Liam Hemsworth created his own Geralt, receiving a positive reaction from viewers.