The Wheel of Timeseason 3 has cast four pivotal and long-awaited characters, revealing new information about the upcoming episodes. Adapted for television by executive producer and showrunner Rafe Judkins,The Wheel of Timeseason 3debuts globally on Prime Video on March 13. The latest installment will see the threats against the Light increasing. As the White Tower is divided, old enemies return. Despite all this uncertainty, Rand (Josha Stradowski) feels unconnected to his past and his corrupted power grows stronger. It poses the question of whether the Dragon will turn to the dark.
Prime Video has confirmed thatWheel of Timeseason 3has added four new cast members: Olivia Williams, Luke Fetherston, Callum Kerr, and Nuno Lopes, withall four portraying the royal family of the kingdom of Andor. In the fantasy novels by author Robert Jodan on which the Prime Video show is based, Andor is the largest, most populous, and most influential country within the Westlands.
Williams, who currently stars as Reverend Mother Tula Harkonnen in HBO’sDune: Prophecy,will play Andor Queen Morgase Trakand.Though she did not inherit the throne, Morgase waged a brutal war when there was no successor. Because of her political savvy and ruthlessness, she won. She had vowed to spare her daughter from what she went through. Far from being a tyrant, Morgase is regarded as one of the best rulers and queens Andor has ever seen. Williams is also known for her roles onThe Crownand appearing in films such asThe Sixth SenseandThe Father.
Kerr will play the royal prince of Andor, andbrother to Gawyn and Elayne, Galad. Described as a skilled, handsome fighter, Galad is famously protective of his younger sister. Fetherston is also known for his role as Adam in the Apple TV+ comedyStill Up.
Fetherson will play Lord Gawyn of House Trakand. Another royal prince of Andor, Gawyn, is the older brother of Galad and Elayne. He is not the heir to the throne since Andor is a matriarch, which means the role of heir falls to his younger sister, Elayne. As for Lopes (White Lines), heportrays Queen Morgase’s male consort, who is named Lord Gaebril.He is both her lover and advisor, assisting in military and political matters.
What The Latest Casting Means For Wheel Of Time Season 3
Andor Gets A Big Spotlight
With these latest castings, it’s worth noting thatThe Wheel of Timealready features the character of Elayne. She was introduced in season 2, with Ceara Coveney playing the role. But the upcoming episodes seem poised to put a bigger spotlight on Andor, with some potentially interesting character dynamics coming into play. The show’s highly-anticipated third installment is largely based on the third bookThe Shadow Rising, thoughthe focus on Andor is a long time coming.
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The new characters were all featured early on in Jordan’s books. Although they are making their TV show debut a little later, there are a few points to keep in mind. This ties in with the previously announced casting of Shohreh Aghdashloo, seen recently inThe Penguin, who will play a former advisor to the newly-introduced Queen. But as with just about any royal family in a fantasy story,there will be rivalries and loyalties that will be crucial to follow.
Our Take On The Latest Wheel Of Time Additions
It’s A Great Choice
Although the attention will be on Rand in the aftermath ofWheel of Time’sseason 2 endingand looking ahead to what may come next, the Prime Video hit series has made some excellent new additions to its large ensemble. Williams, in particular, is once again a veteran of the fantasy genre afterDollhouse,The Nevers, and theDuneseries. It should be intriguing to see how it all develops.
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The Wheel of Time follows Moiraine, a member of the powerful all-female organization Aes Sedai, as she leads a perilous quest with five young individuals. Moiraine suspects one among them could be the prophesized reincarnation of a mighty figure destined to either save or doom humanity.
