David Farnor | On 20, Jul 2023

With only a few weeks to go until The Wheel of Time returns, Amazon has unveiled the first trailer for Season 2.

The video gives us a glimpse of what’s in store, including the introduction of fan favourite book characters such as Elayne Trakand, Aviendha and Lady Suroth.

Based on the second novel in Robert Jordan’s epic book series, The Great Hunt, as well as some elements of the third novel, The Dragon Reborn, Season 2 again stars Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, I Care a Lot) as Moiraine Damodred, Daniel Henney (Criminal Minds) as Lan Mandragoran, Josha Stradowski (Gran Turismo) as Rand al’Thor, Zoë Robins (Power Rangers Ninja Steel) as Nynaeve al’Meara, Madeleine Madden (Dora and the Lost City of Gold) as Egwene al’Vere, Marcus Rutherford (Obey) as Perrin Aybara, Dónal Finn (Rogue Heroes) as Mat Cauthon, and Ceara Coveney (Young Wallander) as Elayne Trakand.

You can see then in action on 1st September, when Season 2 premieres on Amazon Prime Video, with episodes arriving weekly. Here’s the trailer:

 

First look: The Wheel of Time Season 2 set for September release

24th May 2023

The Wheel of Time will officially return to Amazon Prime Video this September, and new images give us a first look at Season 2.

Already renewed for a third season, the series is set in a sprawling world where magic exists and only certain women are allowed to access it, the story follows Moiraine, a member of the incredibly powerful all-female organisation called the Aes Sedai, as she arrives in the small town of Two Rivers. There, she embarks on a dangerous, world-spanning journey with five young men and women, one of whom is prophesied to be the Dragon Reborn, who will either save or destroy humanity.

Adapted by showrunner Rafe Judkins (Agents of SHIELD, Hemlock Grove), the series stars Rosamund Pike as Moiraine, alongside Sophie Okonedo as Amyrlin Seat Siuan Sanche, Daniel Henney Madeleine Madden as Egwene Al’Vere, Marcus Rutherford as Perrin Aybara, Barney Harris as Mat Cauthon, Zoë Robins as Nynaeve, Josha Stradowski as Rand Al’Thor, Priyanka Bose as Alanna Mosvani, Taylor Napier as Maksim and Emmanuel Imani as Ihbon.

You can see them in action on 1st September, when the second season premieres on Amazon Prime Video. In the meantime, for those wanting to catch up, Season 1 will stream for free (with adverts) on Amazon Freevee for one month starting 14th July.

 

 

Watch: First teaser for Wheel of Time Season 2

11th October 2021

While The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is undoubtedly Amazon Prime Video’s main focus right now, it’s already looking ahead to the return of another fantasy epic: The Wheel of Time.

Amazon unveiled the first sneak-peak trailer of Season 2 at New York Comic-Con, giving fans a first look at Dónal Finn as Mat Cauthon and Ceara Coveney as Elayne Trakand, along with a special video from series star Rosamund Pike.

The series is set in a sprawling world where magic exists and only certain women are allowed to access it, the story follows Moiraine, a member of the incredibly powerful all-female organisation called the Aes Sedai, as she arrives in the small town of Two Rivers. There, she embarks on a dangerous, world-spanning journey with five young men and women, one of whom is prophesied to be the Dragon Reborn, who will either save or destroy humanity.

Adapted by showrunner Rafe Judkins (Agents of SHIELD, Hemlock Grove), the series stars Rosamund Pike as Moiraine, alongside Sophie Okonedo as Amyrlin Seat Siuan Sanche, Daniel Henney Madeleine Madden as Egwene Al’Vere, Marcus Rutherford as Perrin Aybara, Barney Harris as Mat Cauthon, Zoë Robins as Nynaeve, Josha Stradowski as Rand Al’Thor, Priyanka Bose as Alanna Mosvani, Taylor Napier as Maksim and Emmanuel Imani as Ihbon.

Joining them for Season 2 will be Guy Roberts as Uno Nomesta, a soldier who serves Lord Agelmar (Thomas Chaanhing), Arnas Fedaravicius as Masema, a warrior who serves Lord Agelmar and Gregg Chillingirian as Ingtar Shinowa, a lord and soldier from war-ravaged lands.

Here’s the video teasing Season 2, which also recaps Season 1 – and read on below for images of Ceara and Dónal.

 

 

The Wheel of Time expands cast for Season 2

7th December 2021

Amazon is already eying up its second spin of The Wheel of Time, with the cast talent of talent attached expanding.

Based on one of the most popular and enduring fantasy series of all-time, the series is set in a sprawling, epic world where magic exists and only certain women are allowed to access it, the story follows Moiraine, a member of the incredibly powerful all-female organisation called the Aes Sedai, as she arrives in the small town of Two Rivers. There, she embarks on a dangerous, world-spanning journey with five young men and women, one of whom is prophesied to be the Dragon Reborn, who will either save or destroy humanity.

The streamer announced the project back in 2018, with showrunner Rafe Judkins (Agents of SHIELD, Hemlock Grove) adapting the book for the screen. Now, Season 1 has officially arrived on our screens, with Rosamund Pike playing Moiraine, alongside Sophie Okonedo as Amyrlin Seat Siuan Sanche, Daniel Henney Madeleine Madden as Egwene Al’Vere, Marcus Rutherford as Perrin Aybara, Barney Harris as Mat Cauthon, Zoë Robins as Nynaeve, Josha Stradowski as Rand Al’Thor, Priyanka Bose as Alanna Mosvani, Taylor Napier as Maksim and Emmanuel Imani as Ihbon.

Now, Season 2 is expanding its cast with a set of recurring roles confirmed by Deadline.

Guy Roberts will play Uno Nomesta, a gruff one-eyed soldier and tracker who serves Lord Agelmar (Thomas Chaanhing).

Arnas Fedaravicius will play Masema, a quiet and intense warrior who serves Lord Agelmar.

Gregg Chillingirian will play Ingtar Shinowa, a lord and soldier from war-ravaged lands.

 

Amazon renews The Wheel of Time for Season 2

22nd May 2021

Amazon has renewed The Wheel of Time for Season 2.

Based on one of the most popular and enduring fantasy series of all-time, the series is set in a sprawling, epic world where magic exists and only certain women are allowed to access it, the story follows Moiraine, a member of the incredibly powerful all-female organisation called the Aes Sedai, as she arrives in the small town of Two Rivers. There, she embarks on a dangerous, world-spanning journey with five young men and women, one of whom is prophesied to be the Dragon Reborn, who will either save or destroy humanity.

The streamer announced the project back in 2018, with showrunner Rafe Judkins (Agents of SHIELD, Hemlock Grove) adapting the book for the screen. Larry Mondragon and Rick Selvage of Red Eagle Entertainment, Ted Field and Mike Weber of Radar Pictures, Darren Lemke, Marigo Kehoe and Uta Briesewitz also serve as exec-producers, with Briesewitz set to direct the first two episodes.

Rosamund Pike was confirmed as playing Moiraine the following year. Since then, a host of other actors have joined the cast, including Sophie Okonedo as Amyrlin Seat Siuan Sanche, Daniel Henney Madeleine Madden as Egwene Al’Vere, Marcus Rutherford as Perrin Aybara, Barney Harris as Mat Cauthon, Zoë Robins as Nynaeve, Josha Stradowski as Rand Al’Thor, Priyanka Bose as Alanna Mosvani, Taylor Napier as Maksim and Emmanuel Imani as Ihbon.

Also since then, the production has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, but production has recently wrapped on Season 1 in the Czech Republic. Now, though, Amazon Studios has already given the green light to a second season.

“The belief Amazon Studios and Sony Pictures Television have shown in The Wheel of Time has been incredible to see throughout the entire process of making this show. Getting a second season order before the first season has even premiered is such a vote of confidence in the work we are doing and the property itself, and we couldn’t be happier to be able to continue to live and work in the world Robert Jordan created,” said Rafe Judkins in a statement. “This property is one I’ve loved since I was a teenager, and seeing it brought to life with the resources to make it truly worthy of what’s on the page is something I can’t wait for the other fans of the books to see. And Season 2 just keeps expanding the world we built in Season 1.”

Co-Head of Television at Amazon Studios Vernon Sanders added: “The Wheel of Time is a beloved series of fantasy novels from Robert Jordan, renowned for the rich world and diverse characters he created. The approach Rafe and his team have taken with this project is a testament to Amazon Studios commitment to deliver something special for the devoted fans around the world. In partnership with the team at Sony Pictures Television, we wanted our Prime Video customers to be delighted that a second season is already in the works so that they would know that the journey would continue.”

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