Liam Hemsworth

The announcement of Liam Hemsworth as Henry Cavill's successor in the role of Geralt provoked strong opposition from part of the fanbase. Ahead of season 4 in 2025, Hemsworth explained that the 'noise' surrounding his arrival had become a distraction and that he had stayed away from social media for much of the preceding year. After release, reactions continued to compare his performance heavily with Cavill's.

State of the evidence

Documented

Legal status — source text

Not applicable

Attribution

No personal wrongdoing has been established; Hemsworth was primarily the target of opposition to the recasting.

Around the time of the separation and divorce from Miley Cyrus in 2019, TMZ reported sharply conflicting accounts: sources close to Cyrus accused Hemsworth of heavy alcohol and some drug use, while sources on his side attributed the break-up to Cyrus's infidelity. Cyrus publicly denied that her marriage had ended because she had cheated. Hemsworth said the separation was a private matter and wished her health and happiness.

Attribution

Anonymous sources close to each side made conflicting allegations; no wrongdoing by Hemsworth has been established.

Splash News and Picture Agency sued Liam Hemsworth in California federal court, case 2:19-cv-10584, alleging that he had reposted a protected photograph taken on the set of Isn't It Romantic in 2018 and used it again in 2019. The complaint sought, in particular, up to 150 000 USD in statutory damages for alleged wilful infringement and additional damages concerning the watermark.

State of the evidence

Alleged

Attribution

Allegations directly targeting Hemsworth in relation to his own Instagram posts.