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What the cast of 'The Witcher: Blood Origin' looks like in real life

Ayomikun Adekaiyero   

What the cast of 'The Witcher: Blood Origin' looks like in real life
Four of the seven warriors at the centre of "The Witcher: Blood Origin."Netflix
  • "The Witcher: Blood Origin" premieres on Netflix on Sunday.
  • The series follows seven warriors on a quest to defeat a powerful empire.

Éile is an elite elven warrior who has given up her weapons to become a traveling musician known as the Lark.

Éile is an elite elven warrior who has given up her weapons to become a traveling musician known as the Lark.
Éile was once part of a royal guard group called the Raven Clan.      Susie Allnutt / Netflix

Sophia Brown plays the lead warrior character.

Sophia Brown plays the lead warrior character.
Sophia Brown at "The Witcher: Blood Origin" red carpet earlier this month.      John Phillips/Getty Images

Scian is the last of a nomadic tribe of sword elves called the Ghost Clan. No one can come close to her artistry with the blade.

Scian is the last of a nomadic tribe of sword elves called the Ghost Clan. No one can come close to her artistry with the blade.
She joins the quest in order to recover her tribe's sacred sword      Susie Allnutt / Netflix

Michelle Yeoh joins "The Witcher" universe as the lone warrior.

Michelle Yeoh joins "The Witcher" universe as the lone warrior.
If it's not clear, her face tattoos in the show are not real.      Todd Williamson/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank

Fjall is a member of a third clan of warriors, called the Dog Clan.

Fjall is a member of a third clan of warriors, called the Dog Clan.
He is burdened by the death of a loved one.      Susie Allnutt / Netflix

Laurence O'Faurain will play the strong axe-carrying warrior.

Laurence O
While O'Faurain has longer hair than his character, his ears resemble elf ears.      Karwai Tang / WireImage

Brother Death is another outcast warrior.

Brother Death is another outcast warrior.
He uses cleavers to fight.      Susie Allnutt / Netflix

Brother Death is played by Huw Novelli

Brother Death is played by Huw Novelli
Huw Novelli does not have Brother Death's mohawk in real life.      Mike Marsland/WireImage

Meldof is the only Dwarven member of the series.

Meldof is the only Dwarven member of the series.
She carries round a big hammer called Gwen.      Susie Allnutt / Netflix

Francesca Mills plays the Meldof in the series.

Francesca Mills plays the Meldof in the series.
Francesca Mills was born with Achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism.      Mike Marsland/WireImage

Syndril is an elven wizard called a Sage.

Syndril is an elven wizard called a Sage.
In the series, he is trying to make up for a mistake in his past.      Susie Allnutt / Netflix

Zach Wyatt portrays the sorcerer in the series.

Zach Wyatt portrays the sorcerer in the series.
In real life, Zach has shorter, tidier hair than Syndril.      Mike Marsland/WireImage

Syndril's celestial twin is Zacaré.

Syndril
She is another sorcerer born under the same celestial sign in the same village at the same time.      Susie Allnutt / Netflix

She is played by Lizzie Annis.

She is played by Lizzie Annis.
"The Witcher: Blood Origin" will be her TV show debut.      John Phillips/Getty Images

The series will be narrated by Seanchai.

The series will be narrated by Seanchai.
She is a shapeshifting collector of stories with the ability to travel through time and worlds.      Netflix

Oscar-nominated actor Minnie Driver will be playing the role.

Oscar-nominated actor Minnie Driver will be playing the role.
Driver is best known for her role in "Good Will Hunting."      Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images

Jaskier makes his return in the miniseries.

Jaskier makes his return in the miniseries.
The musician has been an ally of "The Witcher" main character Geralt in the main show.      Netflix

Joey Batey reprises his role as Jaskier in the series.

Joey Batey reprises his role as Jaskier in the series.
Batey has played the character since his introduction in season one of "The Witcher."      John Phillips/Getty Images

Balor is a sorcerer who appears to be at the center of the powerful empire the heroes are trying to defeat.

Balor is a sorcerer who appears to be at the center of the powerful empire the heroes are trying to defeat.
Balor is also a low-born elf, meaning he had to rise up the ranks using his own wits.      Susie Allnutt / Netflix

Sir Lenny Henry portrays the character.

Sir Lenny Henry portrays the character.
This is his third fantasy series role this year after appearing in "The Sandman" and "The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power."      Mike Marsland / WireImage

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