While details on The Witcher 4 are scarce, whispers suggest the potential inclusion of a pivotal character named Branko in the upcoming game. The actor’s professional website highlights his current project, Codename: Polaris, where he appears to be fully immersed in his character.
Assuming it’s not an error of some form, this may potentially mark the second character confirmed to exhibit characteristics mirroring those of the sport, following Geralt, who, according to actor Doug Cockle, will be “an element” of the game, albeit not the primary focus. Given our familiarity with Gerry from the River, this may well be the first entirely new character introduced in The Witcher 4.
According to Reddit user KekanKok’s observation, the acting profile for Jake Lampert on Highlight, a UK-based casting platform, currently boasts a credit listing his involvement in “The Witcher 4: Polaris” as Branko, a character role.
While the itemized list may not encompass numerous distinct details aside from the specified 2025 release date, it appears to serve as a provisional estimate, given CD Projekt’s prior statements during earnings calls this year, which may indicate that the actual launch window will likely be even later than initially proposed.
According to her IMDb page, Kate Saxon, allegedly responsible for directing Lampert in the role, is credited with voice direction roles in both The Witcher 3 and The Witcher 2, as well as a multitude of other game credits.
While this Witcher role may align with Lampert’s criteria for creditworthy mentions, it does not appear to be prominently featured in Sainou’s online profile, which lists him as a client and showcases his professional credits. We’ve contacted Sainou to provide insight into this narrative.
Among her numerous acting credits, Lampert has also portrayed characters in notable productions such as Star Wars: Andor, EastEnders, and Midwife. As he navigated the dimly lit EastEnders set, the character’s tumultuous transformation into a nightclub brawler seemed eerily reminiscent of Branko, a man prone to making regrettable decisions, such as brazenly disrupting a Witcher’s visit to the local tavern.
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