The Witcher showrunner is taking a break from Twitter after Ciri casting rumour

The showrunner of Netflix’s adaptation of The Witcher, Lauren Hissrich, has announced she is going on a “Twitter hiatus,” a few days after rumours related to the casting of one of the show’s main characters arose. In a tweet posted earlier this week (and which you can see below), Hissrich said it was “time for a Twitter hiatus.” She went on to say that “the love [on Twitter] is amazing, and the hate is enlightening, like a real-life Trials of the Grasses,” referencing the painful (and often deadly) ritual that leads to a young man acquiring his Witcher powers. Hissrich continues, saying that “I HAVE to read less and write more -- or we won’t have a damn finale,” before saying that she’ll “be back soon with more insight and more Roach.” Hissrich’s hiatus announcement comes a little less than a week after a casting call suggested that Geralt of Rivia’s adoptive daughter, Ciri, could be portrayed by a BAME woman. The (as yet unconfirmed) rumour has caused significant backlash within the Witcher community.