Overview

• Hissrich says recast talks "happened for a while," noting her first conversations with Liam Hemsworth took place in late 2022.
• Hemsworth says the initial backlash to his casting pushed him off social media and the wider internet for most of last year.
• Season 4 premieres Oct. 30 on Netflix with eight episodes, marking Hemsworth’s debut and the start of his two-season run.
• Cast members recall an emotional transition, with Anya Chalotra saying she cried upon learning Cavill would leave.
• Hemsworth and Cavill spoke directly about the handoff as Netflix confirms the series will conclude with seasons 4 and 5.