Selvom tonen startede med at være ganske positivt og håbefuld omkring hele Netflix' planer om at skabe en stor Witcher-serie, så ændrede det sig hurtigt, da det slap ud at de ledte efter såkaldte "BAME"-skuespillere til at udfylde roller som Ciri. Derfra oplevede producer Lauren S. Hissrich at mange på de sociale medier overgik til personlige angreb.
Dette udtaler hun sig nu om via en række beskeder på Twitter, hvor det heldigvis tyder på at hun ikke er blevet helt demoraliseret af oplevelsen.
"I'd be lying to say it doesn't impact me at times — I'm an actual human being! I've spent a year pouring my whole heart into this project, so when comments get personal and vicious, it can feel overwhelming. But — it's not all hate. That's important to know. The majority of comments are positive. Those that aren't are civil, offering opinions, asking for dialogue, trying to understand decisions. (And they will! Nothing is arbitrary on this show.) Here's the truth: real fans don't make threats over a piece of news.
At the end of the day, I'm making a tv show, with an incredible group of people, who are also dedicating their time and pouring their hearts into this world. We're thrilled. And we believe our audience will be too, when they watch it and understand that everything has a purpose. Hang in there. Have faith. Don't let it break your heart. Just remember — nothing can take the excitement for this show away from me, or you. And with that — I'm off for a bit! Time to go make this thing!!"
Produktionen forventes at begynde tidligt næste år.
