Liam Hemsworth knew stepping into Geralt of Rivia’s battered boots would be no easy feat. Taking over the role from Henry Cavill — an actor whose portrayal of the White Wolf was the definitive performance for many — meant bracing for an avalanche of pain from one of fantasy’s most passionate fandoms. And now, as The Witcher Season 4 prepares to premiere October 30, Hemsworth has finally revealed how he shielded himself from the firestorm: he went offline, as he told EW.