THE Witcher will reportedly begin filming its hotly-anticipated second season later this month.

The Netflix fantasy drama impressed viewers with its breath-taking locations and high-budget cinematography, so it should come as no surprise that the production process is a long one.

Opting to get the ball rolling ASAP, bosses will start shooting on February 17, according to The Hook.

It’s thought shooting will span five months, meaning a release date either very late in 2020 or early 2021.

As for the locations, the likes of the United Kingdom, Slovakia and the Czech Republic will provide the backdrop for the popular series.

Most of the action will take place in Scotland’s Isle of Skye, which is brimming with idyllic scenery and striking landscapes.

The news comes after Henry Cavill, who plays leading man Geralt of Rivia admitted the logistical nightmare of filming in the nude.

Fans of the franchise’s video games will know of the iconic bath scenes that see a naked Geralt sprawled out with his legs on the side of the tub.

However, Cavill said that he ran into some difficulties when trying to replicate the famous pose.

"I don't know how many people realised how iconic it was, that there was already a visual attached," the hunky actor told BBC Radio 1.

"And so, when I was getting into that bath, I was sitting there thinking, 'I wonder if anyone knows how much this is going to explode, this particular scene,'” he continued.

“I was trying to put my feet up, and I couldn't; the bath was the wrong shape. But I thought that might have been a bit much as well."

Elsewhere, show boss Lauren Hissrich admitted that she regretted cutting a string of all-female scenes.

The Witcher broke season one viewing figures when it hit the streaming service late last year and has won over a loyal fan base.

The Witcher season 1 is available to stream on Netflix now.

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