The Witcher is easily one of the most popular original live-action series that Netflix has in its current roster, taking us into new adventure of Geralt of Rivia, but the streaming service isn’t stopping here, as an upcoming animated film is set to explore the past of Geralt’s mentor, Vesemir. The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf is set to arrive on Netflix on August 23rd, not just further exploring this world of magic and mysticism, but giving us insight into the earlier days of Vesemir and how he was set on the path to becoming a Witcher himself.

here’s a little more info about the new Witcher characters joining the series:

  • TETRA GILCREST is a powerful sorceress who works to keep peace on the Continent by ensuring that magic is not abused- LUKA is an outspoken witcher and compatriot of Vesemir’s pic.twitter.com/2C6Zapeoll

  • FILAVANDREL (who also appeared in live action in The Witcher Season 1) is a fallen elf king and an old friend to Vesemir- young VESEMIR grew up as a servant on a nobleman’s estate, yearning to break free of his social standing and to explore the Continent to find his destiny pic.twitter.com/edJRRzygB6