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When it involves large fantasy sequence, The Witcher is Netflix’s largest thus far and has been the template for the way Netflix is increasing IP throughout a number of spin-offs and codecs. Following two spin-offs within the Witcherverse, Netflix is reportedly engaged on a brand new spin-off sequence that focuses on The Rats, a distinguished gang throughout the Witcherverse that can function in season 3 of the present. Here’s the newest.
RedanianIntelligence (a frequent contributor to What’s on Netflix) was behind the primary report in late November 2022 that Netflix was planning one other spin-off set into its fantasy universe tailored from the books by Andrzej Sapkowski.
It’d comply with two different main spin-offs thus far, with these being the well-received anime function The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf and the lesser well-received restricted sequence The Witcher: Blood Origin.
“We have learned that the next live-action spinoff of The Witcher will explore the infamous group of young Nilfgaardian misfits called The Rats. In the books, The Rats are featured in Ciri’s storyline as she joins them for a period of time.”
Indeed a challenge below the working/codename title RATS is in improvement at Netflix and is regarded as filmed in South Africa and has quite a few members of The Witcher crew hooked up to the challenge.
In February 2023, we obtained much more new particulars on the brand new challenge courtesy of DanielRPK Patreon, who posted the next brief logline for the challenge, which is anticipated to be a brand new sequence:
“Six teenage thieves must rely on their criminal skills as they plan the biggest heist of their careers against the most dangerous crime ring in the kingdom”
In addition, he mentions the challenge is now going by the identify of “Riff Raff” and will probably be capturing between April and September 2023.
Netflix has nonetheless but to touch upon the challenge formally.
Who are The Rats in The Witcher?
The Rats will function strongly in season 3 of The Witcher.
Per The Witcher wiki on Fandom:
“The Rats was a young gang of criminals in Geso that was known for stealing from the rich to satisfy their own material wants, which included having the best horses, clothing, and accessories.”
You can discover a superb (prolonged) breakdown of The Rats and their backstory and influence within the books by way of Scarlett Sunday on YouTube under:
In April 2022, Netflix introduced the primary member of The Rats, Christelle Elwin, who will play the position of Mistle. Here’s the official description for her character:
“Mistle is a member of The Rats, a gang of misfit teenagers who steal from the rich and give to themselves – and sometimes the poor. She is street hard, suspicious of everyone and out for revenge, until a chance meeting that will change everything.”
Subsequent castings embody Fabian McCallum as Kayleigh and Julliette Alexandra as Reef. Aggy Ok. Adams is regarded as taking part in the position of Iskra.
Christelle Elwin solid as Mistle in The Witcher
Among the different initiatives, Netflix has deliberate in The Witcher universe is one other anime entry, a child’s animated entry and seasons 3 and 4 of The Witcher, with the third season coming in Summer 2023.