The Wheel of Time: Amazon Prime Fantasy Series Actors and Characters Explained

Like Game of Thrones Amazon Prime Video all set to release The Wheel of Time it is based on a popular series of fantasy books that take place in other times and in mysterious lands, and it is also a story full of magic and struggles for the power, but it is said that its intention is to be bigger and more impactful than the HBO production that ended in 2019 with a controversial season. The history of the series, although it may not seem like it, takes place in the future, everything begins during the so-called Third Age, which arises after a cataclysmic event known as “The Breaking of the World”, which wiped out technology throughout the world. world and leads humanity to have to search for new life alternatives.

The protagonist is a mysterious witch named Moiraine, who belongs to the clan known as Aes Sedai. In the books, she travels to a place called Two Rivers after she learns that there are evil forces searching for a Dragon Reborn (which is not exactly a dragon) that is mentioned in ancient prophecies. The Dragon is not exactly like the ones in Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon it is a person, a wizard who has enough power to save or destroy the world. The Wheel of Time which set to release in November, is a complex story and there are many characters (the book has more than 2,700 characters) that are part of the story of Moiraine and her mission, and Amazon Prime revealed who are the actors who go to interpret them.

Rosamund Pike as Moiraine

The first confirmed cast member was the Golden Globe winner. Moiraine is an Aes Sedai from Blue Ajah. She has great control over magic and has dedicated her life to searching for a mysterious character who appears in the prophecies and who will play a key role in the Last Battle, where the fate of humanity will be decided.

Josha Stradowski as Rand al’Thor

Rand is one of the main characters in the series, he is a farmer from the town of Two Rivers, but his role is much more important than it seems and his life will change after the arrival of Moiraine. Stradowski is relatively new, but he appeared in the High Flyers and Spangas series.

Marcus Rutherford as Perrin Aybara

Perrin is a friend of Rand, he comes from Edmond Field’s, he is the apprentice of the town blacksmith. He also does not have many acting credits, he appeared in the series Bulletproof and in the film Obey, and was nominated for the British Independent Film Awards as Most Promising Newcomer.

About his character, Rutherford said: “It was about a man whose family was taken away from him, but who stood firm in his pain and protects those he can.”

Zoe Robins as Nynaeve al’Meara

Nynaeve is the “Wisdwom” of Edmond’s Field, which means she was chosen by the village council to provide insight and advice on topics such as healing, weather forecasting, and more. She is too young to be a Wisdom, but she manages to show that she has what it takes to get the job done. Robins is best known for her role as the White Ninja Steel Ranger in Power Rangers Ninja Steel.

Barney Harris as Matrim Cauthon

He is another young farmer from Two Rivers and is friends with Rand and Perrin. Harris said: “It was about a hero who insisted with every breath that he was anything but a hero.” Harris appeared in Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk and The Hollow Crown.

Madeleine Madden as Egwene al’Vere

She is the youngest daughter of the mayor of Edmond’s Field and is part of the group of Rand and his friends. She is strong and one of the few who dare to challenge authority. Madden is an Australian actress who previously appeared in Tidelands, Pine Gap, and Mystery Road.

Daniel Henney as Lan Mandragoran

Lan is a Guardian of Moiraine this means that he is magically attached to her and is a kind of bodyguard and protector. Henney has starred in movies like X-Men Origins: Wolverine and Big Hero 6.