The Wheel of Time season 3 has cast four essential and highly anticipated characters, revealing new information about the upcoming episodes. Adapted for television by executive producer and showrunner Rafe Judkins, The Wheel of Time Season 3 premieres globally on Prime Video on March 13. The latest edition will see the threats against the Light increase. As the White Tower is divided, old enemies return. Amid all this uncertainty, Rand (Josha Stradowski) feels disconnected from his past and his corrupted power grows stronger. This raises the question of whether the Dragon will turn to darkness.
Prime Video confirmed that Wheel of Time season 3 added four new cast members: Olivia Williams, Luke Fetherston, Callum Kerr and Nuno Lopes, with all four depicting the royal family of the kingdom of Andor. In the fantasy novels the Prime Video show is based on, by author Robert Jodan, Andor is the largest, most populous, and most influential country in the Westerlands.
Williams, who currently stars as Reverend Mother Tula Harkonnen on HBO Dune: Prophecy, will play Andor Queen Morgase Trakand. Although she did not inherit the throne, Morgase fought a brutal war when there was no successor. Because of her political knowledge and ruthlessness, she won. She promised to spare her daughter what she went through. Far from being a tyrant, Morgase is considered one of the best rulers and queens Andor has ever seen. Williams is also known for her roles in The crown and appearing in films such as The Sixth Sense and The Father.
Fetherston, who recently starred in the dark comedy-drama Great moodwill play the royal prince of Andor, and Gawyn and Elayne's brother, Galad. Described as a skilled fighter and famous for being handsome, Galad is famous for protecting his younger sister. Fetherston is also known for his role as Adam on the Apple TV+ comedy Still awake.
Kerr (Hollyoaks, One piece) will play Lord Gawyn of House Trakand. Another royal prince of Andor, Gawyn is a royal prince of Andor, Gawyn is the older brother of Galad and Elayne. He is not the heir to the throne, as Andor is a matriarchy, meaning the role of heir falls to his younger sister, Elayne. As for Lopes (White Lines), he It depicts Queen Morgase's male consort named Lord Gaebril. He is her lover and advisor, assisting in military and political matters.
What The Latest Casting Means For Wheel Of Time Season 3
Andor gains great prominence
With these latest castings, it's worth noting that The Wheel of Time already introduces the character Elayne. She was introduced in season 2, with Ceara Coveney playing the role. But the next few episodes look set to put a bigger spotlight on Andor, with some potentially interesting character dynamics coming into play. The show's long-awaited third installment is largely based on the third book The shadow risinghowever the focus on Andor has been a long time coming.
The Wheel of Time Cast |
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Actor |
Character |
Rosamund Pike |
Moiraine Damodred |
Joshua Stradowski |
Rand al'Thor |
Daniel Henney |
Lan Mandragoran |
Zoe Robins |
Nynaeve al'Meara |
Madeleine Madden |
Egwene al'Vere |
Marcus Rutherford |
Perrin Aybara |
donald finn |
Mat Cauthon |
Kae Alexandre |
Min Farshaw |
Hammed Animashaun |
Loyal |
Priyanka Bose |
Alanna Mosvani |
Jennifer Cheon Garcia |
Leane Sharif |
Kate Fleetwood |
Liandrin Guirale |
Johann Myers |
Padan Fain |
Rates Rates |
Isamael |
Shohreh Aghdashloo |
Elaida from Avriny a'Roihan |
Taylor Napier |
Maximum |
Ceará Coveney |
Elayne Trakand |
Jay Duffy |
Dain Bornhald |
lindsay duncan |
Anvaere Damodred |
Ayoola Smart |
Avienda |
Laia Costa |
Moghedien |
Olivia Williams |
Morgase Trakand |
Lucas Fetherston |
Galada |
Callum Kerr |
Gawyn |
Nuno Lopes |
Mr Gaebril |
The new characters were all introduced at the beginning of Jordan's books. Although they are making their TV show a little later, there are some points to consider. The quartet is in line with the previously announced casting of Shohreh Aghdashloo, recently seen in The penguinwho will play a former advisor to the newly introduced Queen. But as with any real family in a fantasy story, There will be rivalries and loyalties to remember.
Our take on the latest additions to the Wheel of Time
It's a great choice
Although attention is focused on Rand after the Wheel of Timeof Wrapping up Season 2 and looking ahead to what could come next, Prime Video's hit series has made some great new additions to its large ensemble. Williams, in particular, is once again a veteran of the fantasy genre after Dollhouse, The Neversand the Dune series.
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