‘The Witcher’ Showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich Will Keep On Making Stuff For Netflix As Part Of New Deal
We already knew that Netflix is all in forThe Witcher. It appears, however, that the streaming platform isn’t just aboutWitcherspin-offs and WitcherCon. They’re also intoThe Witchershowrunner,Lauren Schmidt Hissrich.
Netflix Tossed (Many) A Coin to Schmidt Hissrich
During Netflix’s TCA session yesterday, the company announced it had struck a multi-year overall deal with Schmidt Hissrich. The agreement will have her write and produce other scripted series and projects for Netflix other than theHenry Cavill-ledWitcher.
Schmidt Hissrich’s expanded deal, however, doesn’t mean she’ll be leaving the Continent anytime soon. She’ll continue on as showrunner/executive producer forThe Witcher, and she’s also executive produces of the two current spinoffs — the live-action prequel,The Witcher: Blood Origin,and the animated feature,The Witcher: Night of the Wolf.
“Lauren is a formidable talent with a strong creative vision and diverse skill-set that she brings to every project she touches,” Bela Bajaria, Netflix’s Head of Global TV told Deadline. “Lauren’s work onThe Witcherhas firmly established her as both a preeminent creator and showrunner, and we’re excited to continue working with her on future projects.”
Schmidt Hissrich, unsurprisingly, also had nice things to say about the deal:
“I am so thrilled to have found my home at Netflix, and can’t wait to continue what’s been an incredibly fulfilling creative partnership. While my heart belongs toThe Witcherfranchise, I equally look forward to digging in on other exciting projects for their global audience in the years to come.”
Potential Projects Beyond The Witcher World
I’m curious to see what non-Witcherprojects Schmidt Hissrich will bring to the streaming platform. Before she worked on the popular Netflix show based on the books by authorAndrzej Sapkowski, she wrote on the Netflix Marvel showsDaredevilandThe Defenders, and alsoThe Umbrella Academy.
Schmidt Hissrich’s experience, however, isn’t just in the genre space. She started out her career as a staff writer forThe West Wingand worked on other shows likePrivate PracticeandPower. While I’d still place my money on her next project also being genre-based, her experience certainly leaves the door open for other possibilities.
Sadly, we’ll have to wait and see what she’ll bring to the small screen. In the meantime, we also sadly have to wait untilDecember 17, 2021to see the second season ofThe Witcher.Season 1 is still streaming on Netflix, however. So rewatch that in the meantime if you’re so inclined.
