Doug Cockle, the familiar voice behind the character Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher video game series, will reprise his role in Netflix's animated adaptation, Sirens of the Deep, set for a late 2024 release. Sirens of the Deep explores a conflict between humans and merpeople, delving into a lovers' quarrel that Geralt is tasked to resolve. Cockle, taking on the role again, finds comfort in the character but faces challenges with mermaid dialogue, striving to blend a sing-song merfolk accent with Geralt's gruff, monotone voice. The project is an adaptation of the Witcher short story A Little Sacrifice and features a voice cast including Anya Chalotra and Joey Batey. This movie stands out as one iteration of various Witcher adaptations on Netflix, with previous and upcoming portrayals of Geralt by other actors.

What challenges did Doug Cockle face voicing Geralt in Netflix's The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep?

Doug Cockle found it challenging to incorporate a sing-songy merfolk lilt into Geralt's characteristically gruff and monotone voice. This unique aspect of the role presented as an unexpected hurdle for Cockle, who has voiced Geralt for nearly two decades.