The Wheel of Time television series from Amazon Prime announced five main cast members today. We already know who is playing the role of the Aes Sedai Moiraine, that was announced in June. She will be played by Rosamund Pike who is also serving as a producer on the show. Today, we found out who our young heroes from Emond’s Field will be. Josha Stradowski will play Rand Al’Thor, Marcus Rutherford will play Perrin Aybarra, Zoe Robin will play Nyneave, Barney Harris will play Mat Cauthon and Madeleine Madden will play Egwene Al’Vere.
Something to note in the announcement is the diversity of the Two Rivers’ folk. This is wonderful. Usually when fantasy translates to screen and television, it stays pretty white. Looks like team behind Wheel of Time will be bucking this trend and we’re here for it. Here’s announcement from The Wheel of Time Twitter account!!
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“It was not about me. It’s never been about me.” @joshastradowsk1 as Rand Al’Thor #WoTWednesday #TwitterOfTime pic.twitter.com/09sArPoM1g
— The Wheel of Time on Prime (@WoTonPrime) August 14, 2019
“It was about a man whose family was taken from him, but who stood tall in his sorrow and protected those he could.” @Marcus_Rudda as Perrin Aybara #WoTWednesday #TwitterOfTime pic.twitter.com/4UTcqdpySA
— The Wheel of Time on Prime (@WoTonPrime) August 14, 2019
“It was about a woman who refused to believe that she could not help, could not heal those who had been harmed.” Zoë Robins as Nynaeve #WoTWednesday #TwitterOfTime pic.twitter.com/o8AUdHD5BZ
— The Wheel of Time on Prime (@WoTonPrime) August 14, 2019
“It was about a hero who insisted with every breath that he was anything but a hero.” @BarneyHarriso as Mat Cauthon #WoTWednesday #TwitterOfTime pic.twitter.com/OWisit2CXM
— The Wheel of Time on Prime (@WoTonPrime) August 14, 2019
“It was about a woman who would not bend her back while she was beaten, and who shown with a light for all who watched.” @TigerMadden as Egwene Al’Vere #WoTWednesday #TwitterOfTime pic.twitter.com/bBtUdcIT88
— The Wheel of Time on Prime (@WoTonPrime) August 14, 2019
The Wheel of Time is based on Robert Jordan’s fantasy series spanning 14 books. The final three books in the series were written by fantasy author Brandon Sanderson after Jordan’s passing. It is set in a sprawling, epic world where magic exists, but only women can use it. Meaning that in this series — women hold the keys to power. The story follows Moiraine, a member of the shadowy and influential all-female organization called the ‘Aes Sedai’ as she embarks on a dangerous, world-spanning journey with five young men and women. Moiraine’s interested in these five because she believes one of them might be the reincarnation of an incredibly powerful individual, whom prophecies say will either save humanity or destroy it.
Executive producer/showrunner Rafe Judkins adapted the novels for television. Executive producers also include Larry Mondragon and Rick Selvage of Red Eagle Entertainment, Ted Field and Mike Weber of Radar Pictures, Darren Lemke, Marigo Kehoe and Uta Briesewitz. Jordan’s widow Harriet McDougal and Sanderson will serve as consulting producers.
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