Joey Batey
Joey Batey is a British actor and musician best known for his portrayal of Jaskier in the Netflix series “The Witcher.”
Before capturing hearts as Jaskier, Batey appeared in various films and television series, including “Murder on the Orient Express,” where he shared the screen with Kenneth Branagh, and “Knightfall,” a historical drama series. However, it was his role in “The Witcher” that cemented his place in contemporary pop culture. Beyond acting, Joey Batey is also a musician and part of the duo The Amazing Devil, where his skills as a singer and songwriter come to the fore.
Collaboration is a notable aspect of Batey’s career. He has worked with Henry Cavill, Freya Allan and Anya Chalotra in “The Witcher.” In the musical sphere, he’s partnered with Madeleine Hyland as part of The Amazing Devil. In “Murder on the Orient Express,” he collaborated with not just Kenneth Branagh, but also with Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Daisy Ridley, among others. His role in “Knightfall” saw him work with actors like Tom Cullen, Pádraic Delaney, and Simon Merrells. During his time at Cambridge University, he performed with figures like Rachel Weisz and Sir Ian McKellen in various theatrical productions.
In the case of Joey Batey, the actor has indeed earned distinctions worth noting. Not only did his performance in “The Witcher” receive critical acclaim, but it also sparked a surge in the popularity of the song “Toss a Coin to Your Witcher,” which became a viral sensation. This song has accumulated millions of streams, demonstrating Batey’s influence in both the realms of acting and music.