{
  "id": 8971507,
  "title": "Witcher Creator Says He’s Open to Unconventional Suggestions for Future Adaptations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/witcher-creator-says-hes-open-to-unconventional-suggestions-for",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T17:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/witcher-creator-says-hes-open-to-unconventional-suggestions-for-future-adaptations"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The creator of The Witcher, Andrzej Sapkowski, has expressed openness to exploring unconventional adaptations of the popular fantasy series. With the existing adaptations spanning video games, Netflix's live-action series, animated films, and comics, Sapkowski has ruled out no format. When questioned about potential new formats, Sapkowski jokingly inquired if a musical counts as a stage play, hinting at his willingness to consider even the most outlandish suggestions. He has already hinted at the musical potential of Geralt of Rivia, indicating a willingness to push boundaries. Sapkowski has confirmed that he is currently composing his next Witcher novel, with completion expected by 2027, and is also considering returning to the short-story format that introduced many readers to the character. With a string of upcoming projects on the horizon, including the remastered version of The Witcher 3, new expansions, a full-cast audio drama version of Sapkowski's books, and the final season of the live-action Netflix series, it seems that the Witcher's story is far from over.",
  "summary": "After being asked about a stage show production, such as what Game of Thrones is experimenting with, The Witcher creator has said he is \"open to suggestions\" for future adaptations, not ruling out unconventional formats for the fantasy series, and pointing to previous Witcher musical productions in Poland.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}