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Henry Ladd

Author Details

Henry Ladd is a features writer at Screen Rant. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 2021 and is beginning his career as a writer.

Industry Focus

Henry is an expert in the fantasy and fiction genres. As a lover of good books, he enjoys writing about novel adaptations, such as Dune, The Wheel of Time, Game of Thrones, The Last Kingdom, The Witcher, Lord of the Rings, and other streaming service originals, like Ted Lasso.

Favorite Media

Henry has a passion for reading a series and then watching it come to life on screen. He understands the complexities of adapting a book series for screens and enjoys unpacking the creative decisions and liberties taken in any adaptation. 

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The Witcher (2019)
Why Yennefer Was So Much Weaker Than Lydia In The Witcher Season 3

The Witcher season 3 features a magical showdown between Yennefer and Lydia, in which Lydia displays an immense level of unknown power.

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The Witcher (2019)
8 Things That Happen To The White Flame After The Witcher Season 3

Emhyr Var Emreis, The White Flame of Nilfgaard, has a fascinating story in The Witcher. But what could happen to him after season 3?

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The Witcher (2019)
Stregobor's Fire Magic Moment Completes The Witcher's Smart Book Change 4 Years Later

The Witcher season 3 gives Stregobor an epic moment with fire magic that completes one smart book change that began during The Witcher season 1.

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The Last Kingdom (2015)
All 5 The Last Kingdom Seasons & Movie Sequel Ranked Worst To Best

Netflix's The Last Kingdom lasted five seasons and spawned a sequel film, and the show's quality varied from season to season as it progressed.

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Oppenheimer Breaks An 8-Movie Christopher Nolan Streak After 18 Years

Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan's masterful biopic, has broken one of the director’s film trends that has persisted for the last 18 years.

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What The J In Robert Oppenheimer's Name Really Stands For (It's Not What Nolan Says)

Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer follows the life of enigmatic genius J. Robert Oppenheimer, but it glosses over his bizarre name controversy.

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The Witcher (2019)
The Witcher Season 3 Openly Admits The Show's Timeline Is Too Confusing

The Witcher season 3 openly admits that its timeline is too confusing, continuing a trend that began with the first season of this Netflix original.

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The Last Kingdom (2015)
The Last Kingdom Already Has The Perfect Way To Continue Without Uhtred

The Last Kingdom finally wrapped up its story after five seasons and a movie, but it already has the perfect way to continue the franchise.

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The Last Of Us (2023)
The Last Of Us Should End With Season 2 - Unless 1 Specific Condition Is Met

HBO's The Last of Us adaptation is a massive hit worldwide, but the show should end with season 2 unless one specific condition is fulfilled.

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10 Major Book Changes To Expect In Dune 2 That Will Make Villeneuve's Sequel Better

Dune: Part Two makes 10 big changes from Frank Herbert's iconic sci-fi novel that will help make Villeneuve's high-budget sequel even better.

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The Witcher (2019)
What Happened To Vilgefortz's Face In The Witcher Season 3 Episode 8 - Why He Looks Like That

The Witcher season 3, episode 8 shows the newly revealed villain, Vilgefortz, standing next Emhyr with a badly scarred face for this reason.

Yennefer, Geralt, and Ciri from The Witcher season 3. 1
The Witcher (2019)
How Will The Witcher Season 3 End? 10 Biggest Theories Ahead Of Henry Cavill's Final 3 Episodes

The Witcher season 3, volume 2 will be the end of Henry Cavill's time playing Geralt of Rivia. Here's how Cavill's time playing Geralt could end.

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9 Reasons Eragon Was A Box Office Disaster That Killed A Franchise

There are nine reasons why the 2006 film, Eragon, based on Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Cycle, failed in such a spectacular fashion.

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The Hollywood Legend Who Starred In More Westerns Than Anyone Else (Not Wayne Or Eastwood)

One Hollywood actor starred in more Westerns than any other actor, even eclipsing the number of Western movies made by John Wayne himself.

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Rick and Morty (2013)
Rick & Morty's Flask Mystery Explained - What Rick Is Actually Drinking

In Rick and Morty, Rick Sanchez is regularly shown drinking a beverage from his flask throughout the series. But what's actually in it?

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The Witcher (2019)
The Witcher Season 3 Gives Henry Cavill What He Always Wanted (But It’s Too Late)

The Witcher season 3 is finally giving Henry Cavill what he wanted, but with Cavill already leaving the show, it may be too late to save The Witcher.

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The Wheel of Time (2021)
10 Villains Likely To Show Up In Wheel Of Time Season 2

The Wheel of Time season 2 is set to expand on the enormous world built by Robert Jordan, including the introduction of a new cast of villains.

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8 New G.I. Joe Characters The Transformers Crossover Movie Can Finally Introduce

The G.I. Joe and Transformers franchises are finally getting a crossover movie, and it should include these 8 characters from G.I. Joe.

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Gladiator Ending Explained - Maximus' Death, How It Sets Up Gladiator 2

Gladiator is often credited with revitalizing the historical epic genre in film, but its complex characters and plot leave some important questions.

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Quarterback
Netflix's Quarterback - Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins & Marcus Mariota's NFL Contracts Explained

Netflix's Quarterback follows the lives of three NFL quarterbacks with varying skill levels. Here's how much each of their contracts is worth.

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