“The Wheel of Time” returns for a third season on March 13, adding Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated Shohreh Aghdashloo as Elaida do Avriny a’Roihan, along with Olivia Williams and other new cast members.
What is Season 3 of ‘The Wheel of Time’ about?
Following Rand’s (Josha Stradowski) victory over Ishamael (Fares Fares), the Dark One’s most powerful servant, new threats emerge. The White Tower is divided, the Black Ajah are loose, old enemies resurface in the Two Rivers, and the Forsaken hunt the Dragon. Lanfear (Natasha O’Keeffe) returns, her relationship with Rand posing a critical choice between Light and Dark. As Rand’s past unravels and his power corrupts him, he becomes unrecognizable to Moiraine (Rosamund Pike) and Egwene (Madeleine Madden), who must unite to prevent his fall to darkness—whatever the cost.
Who is in the cast of ‘The Wheel of Time’ season 3?
In the upcoming season, Shohreh Aghdashloo (“House of Sand and Fog,” “The Expanse”) joins “The Wheel of Time” as Elaida do Avriny a’Roihan, a ruthlessly powerful Aes Sedai of the Red Ajah. A skilled channeler and political strategist, Elaida has a complex history with Moiraine (Rosamund Pike) and Siuan (Sophie Okonedo) and returns to the White Tower seeking to settle scores. She prioritizes results over methods, willing to do anything for her vision of the greater good.
Joining the cast this season are Olivia Williams (“The Sixth Sense,” “The Crown”) as Queen Morgase of Andor, Luke Fetherston (“Doctor Who,” “Big Mood”) as Lord Gawyn, Callum Kerr (“Hollyoaks,” “Monarch”) as Lord Galad, and Nuno Lopes (“White Lines,” “The New Look”) as Lord Gaebril. These four actors portray the royal family of Andor, the most influential nation in the Westlands.
Rosamund Pike (“Saltburn,” “Gone Girl”) leads the cast of “The Wheel of Time” as Moiraine Damodred, alongside Daniel Henney (“Criminal Minds”) as al’Lan Mandragoran, Josha Stradowski (“Gran Turismo”) as Rand al’Thor, and a talented ensemble including 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, Ceara Coveney (Young Wallander) as Elayne Trakand, Kate Fleetwood (Harlots) as Leandrin Guirale, Natasha O’Keefe (Peaky Blinders) as Lanfear, Ayoola Smart (Killing Eve) as Aviendha, and Kae Alexander (Game of Thrones) as Min Farshaw.
Premiere date
“The Wheel of Time” Seasons 1 and 2 are currently available for streaming on Prime Video. Season 3 will premiere on March 13.
