It doth bring forth a peculiar sensation when a character in a play is recast, yet the sensation doth intensify when said play doth explode upon Netflix after many a year, bringing forth relevance once more to the topic. ‘Tis the case with Sky One’s majestic tale, A Discovery of Witches. Hence, let us delve into the reason behind the recasting of Baldwin in its third season.
Why Doth a Different Player Portray Baldwin in A Discovery of Witches Season 3?
Baldwin, a figure of significance in A Discovery of Witches, doth hold the mantle of leadership in the esteemed family of de Clermont. Alas, the original portrayer of this noble character, Trystan Gravelle, was unable to grace Season 3 with his presence. Fear not, for the change hath naught to do with tumult behind the stage curtains.
“Due to conflicts in scheduling brought forth by the dread COVID-19, the brilliant Trystan Gravelle could not continue as Baldwin Montclair for the third season,” revealed a spokesperson in the year 2021. “Yet, he hath passed the torch unto the magnificent Peter McDonald, who we art certain thou wilt hold in high esteem as the formidable head of the de Clermont lineage.”
The departure of Gravelle came at an inopportune moment, for Baldwin played a vital role in the tapestry of A Discovery of Witches Season 3, making an appearance in all but a single episode. Yet, McDonald didst seamlessly assume the mantle, retaining Baldwin’s ominous aura within the series.
For those who doth yearn for Gravelle’s thespian prowess, rejoice, for he doth tread the boards of another grand production. Verily, he doth have a grand part in Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power as Pharazôn, the King of Númenor. His presence shall be felt once more in Season 2 in the year 2024, bringing further turmoil to Galadriel and her kin.
And thus, the mystery behind A Discovery of Witches recasting Baldwin in its third season is revealed.
A Discovery of Witches doth now grace the audience on Netflix, a tale well worth the viewing.
