Ceara Coveney (Elayne Trakand), Madeleine Madden (Egwene al’Vere), Zoë Robins (Nynaeve al’Meara) (Image: PRIME VIDEO)
The Wheel of Time is gearing up for a third thrilling season on Amazon Prime Video, following hero Rand (played by Josha Stradowski) after he’s been proclaimed the Dragon Reborn. With the fabled White Tower split and chaos brewing, plus the menacing Black Ajah on the loose and old foes creeping back into the Two Rivers, danger looms ominously.
As the embattled Forsaken hunt for the Dragon, the show’s description teases: “As the ties to his past begin to unravel, and his corrupted power grows stronger, Rand becomes increasingly unrecognizable to his closest allies, Moiraine and Egwene.”
It’s further revealed: “These powerful women, who started the series as teacher and student, must now work together to prevent the Dragon from turning to the Dark…no matter the cost.”
The intense dynamic between Lanfear (Natasha O’Keeffe) and Rand will pivotally swing the balance between Light and Dark. The star-studded cast primed for return includes Rosamund Pike as Moiraine Damodred, Daniel Henney as al’Lan Mandragoran, Zoë Robins as Nynaeve al’Meara, and Madeleine Madden as Egwene al’Vere.
Joining them once again will be Josha Stradowski as Rand al’Thor, alongside Marcus Rutherford as Perrin Aybara, Dónal Finn as Mat Cauthon, and Natasha O’Keeffe reprising her role as Lanfear. Added to the cast are Lindsay Duncan as Anvaere Damodred, Jay Duffy as Dain Bornhald, Ayoola Smart as Aviendha, and Laia Costa as Moghedien.
Olivia Williams (Queen Morgase Trakand), Shohreh Aghdashloo (Elaida do Avriny a’Roihan) (Image: PRIME VIDEO)
The latest cast members to join the series include Isabella Bucceri, Nukâka Coster-Waldau, Salóme Gunnarsdóttir, Björn Landberg, Synnøve Macody Lund, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Olivia Williams, Luke Fetherston, Callum Kerr, and Nuno Lopes.
Faile Bashere – Isabella Bucceri
Isabella Bucceri, an Australian newcomer known for her roles in Finally Me, Everything in Between, and Threshold, will be playing Faile Bashere, a Saldaean ‘Hunter of the Horn’.
Bair – Nukâka Coster-Waldau
Nukâka Coster-Waldau, a Danish-Greenlandic actor born in Greenland, will portray Bair, the eldest Wise One and most respected member of the Taardad Aiel.
Melaine – Salóme Gunnarsdóttir
Icelandic actress Salóme Gunnarsdóttir, known for her roles in The Lazarus Project, The Reunion, Pennyworth, Knightfall, Legends, The Lava Field, and Stelpurnar 5, will play Melaine, a Wise One of the Taardad Aiel.
Rhuarc – Björn Landberg
German pop singer Björn Landberg will take on the role of Rhuarc, the well-respected Clan Chief of the Taardad Aiel.
Melhindra – Synnøve Macody Lund
Norwegian actress, director, and journalist Synnøve Macody Lund will play Melhindra, a Malkieri survivor who was taken in and raised by the Taardad Aiel.
She made her acting debut in 2011, as the lead in Jo Nesbø’s Headhunters.
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Luke Fetherston joins as Lord Gawyn (Image: WireImage)
Elaida – Shohreh Aghdashloo
Shohreh portrays ‘Elaida do Avriny a’Roihan’, a formidable Aes Sedai of the Red Ajah. She started her career on the Iranian stage after being born in Tehran.
Morgase Trakand – Olivia Williams
Olivia Williams takes on the role of ‘Morgase Trakand’, the Queen of Andor. In 2023, she returned to her role as Queen consort Camilla Parker Bowles for the final season of The Crown.
Lord Gawyn – Luke Fetherston
Luke Fetherston is cast as ‘Lord Gawyn’ of House Trakand. He shares the screen with Simone Ashley and Hero Fiennes-Tiffin in the Prime Video rom-com Picture This.
Lord Galad – Callum Kerr
Callum Kerr plays ‘Lord Galad’ of House Trakand. He’s recognised for his roles in Hollyoaks and the sixth season of Virgin River.
Lord Gaebril – Nuno Lopes
Nuno Lopes steps into the shoes of ‘Lord Gaebril’, Queen Morgase’s male consort. Lopes is known for his lead role as ‘Boxer’ in the series White Lines.
The Wheel of Time airs on Prime Video on March 13