With Netflix’s The Witcher only a couple of weeks away from our anxious eyeballs, fans have been clamoring for a chance to watch the series and meet the people behind it (including Superman‘s Henry Cavill, who plays the titular witcher Geralt of Rivia). In honor of these fans, Netflix raised a massive event in Los Angeles to celebrate the show’s upcoming release, inviting fans to an unforgettable evening which included a screening of the first episode and much more. We’ve gathered the highlights below.

It began on The Witcher‘s show floor, where Netflix brought actors, music and decorations to set the scene

Netflix hosts its second premiere, “The Witcher” in its Hollywood Theatre, the Egyptian, tonight! #TheWitcherNetflix #localinholllywood pic.twitter.com/OJ5xF4OHb8 — Only In Hollywood (@onlyinhwd) December 3, 2019 The kikimore, The Witcher’s first monster, guards the gate

Netflix threw a mini Renaissance Faire for The Witcher last night and it was pretty dang neat. #WitcherNetflix pic.twitter.com/9WIHsXrM99 — Tom Reimann (@startthemachine) December 4, 2019

"Magic requires balance and control. Without those two things, magic will kill you." My favorite part of #TheWitcher fan experience. @netflix pic.twitter.com/UBBQjmWrQF — Skylah Anari (@SkylahAnari) December 4, 2019

A friend of Jaskier’s gracing is with a bardly tune about fishmongers? #WitcherNetflix pic.twitter.com/F6XlzmBmm6 — With An Accent (@withanaccent) December 3, 2019

Composer Sonya Belousova on the show floor

The Witcher’s showrunner, writers and composer arrived



Showrunner Lauren Hissrich



Composer Sonya Belousova

Love the realistic drool. #witchernetflix pic.twitter.com/6D1iKV6plh — David J. Peterson (@Dedalvs) December 4, 2019 David J. Peterson, who created the show’s Elder Speech, was also at hand

And so did stars Freya Allan (Ciri) Anya Chalotra (Yennefer), and Adam Levy (Mousesack)



Anya Chalotra, our badass sorceress Yennefer of Vengerberg



Freya Allan, our Child of Destiny, Princess Ciri



Adam Levy, our wise druid uncle

Allan and Levy…

…became friends during filming

Henry Cavill joined them

The man and the legend, Henry Cavill, our Geralt of Rivia

Some pure wholesome joy of Henry Cavill meeting #TheWitcher fans to light up your feed. pic.twitter.com/Cer1PhmNkQ — NX (@NXOnNetflix) December 4, 2019

The Witcher family gathered

Hissrich took to the stage to thank the fans

I’ve been in touch with the fans from the beginning of this process, I even joined Reddit

UPDATE: We now have the full video of Lauren and Henry’s speeches.

Thank you Camille Wallon for sharing pictures, videos and updates throughout the event.

The cast of The Witcher at the premier! Henry Cavill breaking down everyone working hard. Agh my heart #NetflixWitcher #TheWitcher @NXOnNetflix @witchernetflix pic.twitter.com/U6EUTtHn72 — Hardy (@Kyte2227) December 4, 2019

The Witcher’s pilot episode “The End’s the Beginning” was screened. Here’s what the fans think about it

thanks for the reddit shout out @LHissrich 🙏🏽❤️



episode 1 was fucking incredible #TheWitcher #TheWitcherNetflix — cheyenne 🏓 (@desktopdrive) December 4, 2019

Just got out of the screening of @witchernetflix and all I gotta say is you gotta watch it on December 20th because it was everything I wanted it to be #witchernetflix @NXOnNetflix #Partner pic.twitter.com/XKIbepZHSY — mac kahey (@MacDoesIt) December 4, 2019

As per the cinematography, every scene seems very meticulously shot. The choreography is absolutely brutal. Does it feel like the games? No. It's a show, its gonna be different. But it doesn't fall short as some other game to traditional media adaptations have — TheAGdesign #teamsquee (@theagdesign) December 4, 2019

Ok… @witchernetflix was absolutely everything I needed and wanted it to be, Henry Cavill is the perfect Geralt, and I have no idea how I’m going to wait until Dec 20th to watch the rest of it. #WitcherNetflix — Amanda Timpson (@amandarin) December 4, 2019

P. S. Big fan of Henry Cavill in leather pants. Big, big fan. 😳 #TheWitcher — Alisha Grauso (@AlishaGrauso) December 4, 2019

On top of the first episode than of the show, a new preview trailer was revealed featuring many scenes from other episodes. There is no word on whether Netflix intends to release this trailer to the rest of the world, but we are definitely expecting to see more footage from the show before its release.

Us when we realize we still have to wait two more weeks for the show

The Witcher‘s first season will premiere on Netflix on December 20 (all eight episodes will be available at once). Mark your calendars and prepare for one hell of a binge!

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