{"id":2053149,"date":"2025-09-27T00:47:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-27T00:47:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2053149"},"modified":"2025-09-27T00:47:05","modified_gmt":"2025-09-27T00:47:05","slug":"i-jumped-off-social-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/i-jumped-off-social-media\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;I Jumped Off Social Media&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>After almost two years of succeeding <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/henry-cavill\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Henry Cavill;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>Henry Cavill<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s role on \u201cThe Witcher,\u201d <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/liam-hemsworth\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Liam Hemsworth;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Liam Hemsworth<\/a><\/strong> has finally put words to his reaction to stepping into the shoes of Geralt of Rivia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>The Hollywood star didn\u2019t hold back on how he has managed the weight of comparison while filling Cavill\u2019s shoes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>In the same breath, Hemsworth has something else to celebrate, as wedding bells are ringing for him and his longtime girlfriend, Gabriella Brooks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><b>Liam Hemsworth Recalled How He Reacted To His New Role<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>In an interview with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/the-witcher-liam-hemsworth-breaks-silence-henry-cavill-recasting-cover-story-11816558\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Entertainment Weekly;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Entertainment Weekly<\/a>, <\/span><span>Hemsworth shared more details about what it has been like taking up the mantle for the final seasons 4 and 5 of \u201cThe Witcher.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>\u201cThere was quite a bit of noise, and I had to put that aside. It started to become a distraction,\u201d the \u201cHunger Games\u201d alum recalled about the internet&#8217;s reaction to the news. Revealing how he dealt with it, Hemsworth said:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"mb-4 border-l-2 pl-5 italic text-tertiary\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>\u201cI dealt with that sort of thing in the past a lot, and, you know, at the end of the day, I love making movies and I love telling stories and acting. I just don\u2019t want any of that to affect my way of telling the story that I\u2019m trying to tell. I jumped off social media and the internet most of last year.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>Lauren Hissrich, the showrunner of &#8220;The Witcher<\/span><span>,&#8221; <\/span><span>revealed to the publication that Hemsworth had been considered from the very beginning, particularly as<\/span><span> a longtime fan of the series, which he loves thanks to the video games.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>Hence, it was no surprise when Hissrich confirmed, \u201cHis name has been out there for a very long time.\u201d <\/span><span>Even so, Hemsworth admitted the casting felt sudden to him, saying, \u201cIt came out of nowhere,\u201d and confessing that he was just as surprised as everyone else.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><b>Liam Hemsworth Found Himself Compared To Henry Cavill<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Henry Cavill may not be back as the Supe\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1440\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/IUIG5gbFzxuWSaj.YRA8fw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE0NDA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/03f1c29047d64d25a81384bbae0c4b14\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>Taking on such a significant role meant Hemsworth had to find his balance. <\/span><span>The Hollywood star admitted he wanted to stay true to himself rather than copying his predecessor, Cavill.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>\u201cI wanted it to be truthful to me and feel like my version of the character,\u201d he explained to the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/liam-hemsworth-henry-cavill-the-witcher-comparisons-pressure-bulk-up-exclusive-11816722\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:publication;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">publication<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>Still, he couldn\u2019t escape comparisons. The pressure lingered in his mind, making him feel he had to become physically bigger than usual to match Cavill&#8217;s physique, despite being 6 feet 3 inches tall. In his words:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"mb-4 border-l-2 pl-5 italic text-tertiary\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Initially, for this, I felt this pressure or this need that I had to put on a bunch of size and be really big. I&#8217;m naturally a tall person anyway, but I did feel this comparison thing popping around in your head.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As a result, the Australian star intensified gym efforts despite recovering from a knee and shoulder injury at the time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Nevertheless, Hemsworth doesn&#8217;t believe there won&#8217;t be any comparison among fans. Instead,<span>\u00a0his focus now is on carving his own path and telling stories in his own way.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><b>Henry Cavill Gave A Tearful Departure To &#8216;The Witcher&#8217; Fans<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Henry Cavill at the Avatar: The Way of Water U.S. Premiere\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1427\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Mpr_.03LiXfBswMzGfsacA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE0Mjc7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/64d03c5f20c39e7b1041390a867ffb82\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>While Hemsworth is only now opening up about his reaction to the casting, the news first broke in 2022, when Cavill announced his departure on social media.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>As reported by <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/346425\/henry-cavill-to-step-down-as-geralt-of-rivia-role-in-the-witcher-liam-hemsworth-takes-over\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Blast;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">The Blast<\/a>,<\/span><span> the 39-year-old actor made an emotional Instagram post, detailing that he &#8220;<\/span><span>will be laying down my medallion and my swords for Season 4.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Effectively passing on the mantle to Hemsworth, Cavill assured fans in his caption that his replacement is more than capable.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>&#8220;I pass the torch with reverence for the time spent embodying Geralt and enthusiasm to see Liam&#8217;s take on this most fascinating and nuanced of men. Liam, good sir, this character has such a wonderful depth to him. Enjoy diving in and seeing what you can find,\u201d he wrote.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><b>Liam Hemsworth Stepped Into The Role With Excitement<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Liam Hemsworth\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"900\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/2wSsFULLPz9.zdZxOUvlOA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTkwMDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/802bf0319f454713278c5cb8d2fe974c\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>Following Cavill\u2019s announcement, Hemsworth also took to Instagram to express his excitement about joining the series.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>\u201cAs a Witcher fan, I&#8217;m over the moon about the opportunity to play Geralt of Rivia. Henry Cavill has been an incredible Geralt, and I&#8217;m honored that he&#8217;s handing me the reins,&#8221; he gushed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>Acknowledging the challenge ahead, he expressed his adoration for his predecessor before adding, &#8220;I<\/span><span> may have some big boots to fill&#8230;&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><b>Liam Hemsworth And Gabriella Brooks Are Engaged!<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks at the New York Premiere Netflix's 'Extraction 2'\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1344\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/aEKpwdZjVe4ZBUDJasEn_w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEzNDQ7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/b0506ca8735e2b9d75bc3a3f6dae9252\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Jordan Hinton\/Image Press Agency\/MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>While adjusting to his demanding new role, Hemsworth has also celebrated a personal milestone \u2013 his engagement to Brooks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>As reported by <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/celebrity\/articles\/liam-hemsworth-ready-walk-down-171517954.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Blast;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">The Blast<\/a>, the<\/span><span>\u00a0couple confirmed the news on Instagram earlier this month. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>Brooks shared a three-slide carousel post showcasing her dazzling ring, a huge princess-cut diamond set on an elegant gold band with delicate gold detailing along the edges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>This engagement comes nearly four years after they publicly acknowledged their relationship, marking yet another exciting new chapter in Hemsworth\u2019s life.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After almost two years of succeeding Henry Cavill\u2019s role on \u201cThe Witcher,\u201d Liam Hemsworth has finally put words to his reaction to stepping into the shoes of Geralt of Rivia. The Hollywood star didn\u2019t hold back on how he has managed the weight of comparison while filling Cavill\u2019s shoes. 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