'Game of Thrones' Alum Natalie Dormer Rumored to Be Joining Cast of 'The Witcher'

Netflix's The Witcher, based on the book series of the same name, premiered in its entirety in Dec. 2019 and has already secured a second season, which recently begun production. According to Redanian Intelligence, stars Henry Cavill, Anya Chalotra and Freya Allan have started filming. Alongside returning cast members, season two will introduce several new characters, some of which have been announced, while the actors playing the others remain a secret.

Recently uncovered evidence suggests that none other than Game of Thrones alum Natalie Dormer may have been cast in one of these new roles.

If the rumors are true, Dormer would be the second Game of Thrones alum to join the cast of season two, following Kristofer Hivju. Dormer is famous for her portrayal of Margaery Tyrell on Thrones, but the sheer breadth of her acting career suggests this potential new character could be just about anybody (girl has the range!), although nothing has been officially confirmed.

Redanian Intelligence reports that two weeks ago, Dormer was seen riding a horse in Surrey, near a filming location of The Witcher season two. Shortly after, a key member of the show’s crew seemed to imply that Dormer was indeed involved in the production. Casting director Faye Timby wrote, “When you remember every day is basically a Saturday on The Witcher. Bring [crew member] and Natalie Dormer laughing, dancing and riding horses!,” along with a photo of Dormer astride a horse. Although she may have been visiting former Tudors co-star Henry Cavill, it could also have bigger implications.