Prime Video's The Wheel of Time could be the next big fantasy series - here's a breakdown of the sprawling cast of characters in the expansive saga.

Robert Jordan's sprawling fantasy epic The Wheel of Time is coming to Prime Video and its cast of characters is just as expansive as the world in which they live. Jordan's series began in 1990 with The Eye of the World, predating modern fantasy sagas like George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones series and taking a page out of J.R.R. Tolkien's influential Lord of the Rings trilogy. The Wheel of Time follows an Aes Sedai, Moraine Damodred, as she embarks on a journey to find the Dragon Reborn.

A few years ago, former Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos notoriously asked Prime Video to make the next Game of Thrones-sized hit and by October 2018 the streamer had announced they would be producing an adaptation of The Wheel of Time saga. Filming on the series began in late 2019 before it was halted in March of 2020 due to the pandemic. By April 2021, production restarted and a month later Prime Video revealed that The Wheel of Time season 2 was also in development.

Now, the series is set to premiere its first three episodes on Prime Video and The Wheel of Time's trailers have teased an epic and expansive introduction to the World of the Wheel. Jordan's novels have been praised for their intricate world-building and complex magic system, drawing comparisons to Tolkien and other greats. The Wheel of Time's cast of characters is just as expansive as the world in which they live - here's every important character and who is playing them.

Moiraine Damodred, Aes Sedai - Roasmund Pike

Rosamund Pike is Moiraine Damodred a.k.a. Moiraine Sedai, a member of the all-female Aes Sedai who can wield the One Power, the name for magic in Wheel of Time. Moiraine is the person who will kick off the events of the series as she and her warder, Lan, search for the Dragon Reborn. This will lead them to Emond's Field, a small village that has been isolated from the rest of the world. From there, Moiraine takes charge of what will be a life-changing journey for all involved. Prior to searching for the Dragon Reborn, Rosamund Pike is perhaps best known for her role as Amy Dunne in David Fincher's Gone Girl, but she has also more recently appeared in A Private War and Netflix's I Care A Lot.

al'Lan Mandragoran - Daniel Henney

Daniel Henney plays al'Lan Mandragoran, commonly referred to as Lan, Moiraine Sedai's Warder. A Warder and their Aes Sedai share a special bond that binds their Warder to protect them at all costs. Moiraine and Lan's relationship runs deeper than most and his love for her is clear. As a highly-trained warrior, tracker, and fighter, Lan is particularly suited to help Moiraine on her mission and knows the world and mythology of The Wheel of Time well. Henney himself has appeared in several notable films, including X-Men Origins: Wolverine and Big Hero 6.

Rand al'Thor - Josha Stradowski

Josha Stradowski's Rand al'Thor is one of the people who could potentially be the Dragon Reborn and this puts him in the crosshairs of Moiraine. Rand will go from a simple life of sheep herding with his father Tam to an epic journey with his childhood friends, Mat and Perrin. Rand will also be with his love, Egwene, on this perilous journey. Until now, Stradowski has starred in several television movies and series, but The Wheel of Time is primed to be his big break.

Mat Cauthon - Barney Harris

Barney Harris will play Mat Cauthon in season 1, but The Wheel of Time season 2 will see Mat recast and replaced by the actor Dónal Finn, best known for his roles in the Katherine Langford-led Cursed, and another major fantasy series in The Witcher, both of which are available on Netflix. Mat is a childhood friend of Perrin and Rand's and he will also join the two on their journey with Moiraine. Known as the village joker, Mat is usually up to no good. Harris has previously been seen in Billy Lynne's Long Halftime Walk and A Brixton Tale.

Perrin Aybara - Marcus Rutherford

Marcus Rutherford's Perrin Aybara completes the trio of Ta'veren that Moiraine is seeking in Emond's Field. Perrin is a blacksmith and, due to The Wheel of Time aging its characters up, he begins the series married. Of course, he will have to leave Emond's Field behind along with Mat, Perrin, and their other friends, but it will be a hard goodbye. Prior to The Wheel of Time, Rutherford starred in the television series Bulletproof last year.

Egwene al'Vere - Madeleine Madden

Madeleine Madden stars as Egwene al'Vere, daughter of the mayor of Emond's Field. Due to her being aged up in the show, she is about to join the Women's Council of their village when they are swept up in Moiraine's plans to find the Dragon Reborn. Madden previously starred in the miniseries Picnic at Hanging Rock and in Dora and the Lost City of Gold.

Nynaeve al'Meara - Zoë Robins

Zoë Robins' Nynaeve al'Meara is Emond's Field's village Wisdom, hinting at her connection to the One Power, Wheel of Time's magic system. Nynaeve is fiercely protective of her friends and this will lead her to chase after them once they leave the village with Moiraine and Lan. Robins has previously starred in 2019's Black Christmas and Power Rangers Ninja Steel.

The Wheel of Time's Supporting Characters

Álvaro Morte as Logain Ablar: Logain is a man who can harness the One Power and claims himself as the Dragon Reborn. This claim will make him a target of the Aes Sedai.

Michael McElhatton as Tam al'Thor: Going from Game of Thrones to The Wheel of Time, McElhatton plays Rand's father and the man who knows more about his son's past than he is letting on. He is also the one to gift Rand the Heron Mark sword that will be pivotal throughout the series.

Kate Fleetwood as Liandrin Guirale: Liandrin Sedai, a member of the Red Ajah, is a pivotal antagonist. The Red Ajah, a sect of the magical Aes Sedai that is focused on finding and gentling men who can channel the One Power, toe the line between good and evil.

Alexandre Willaume as Thom Merrilin: Thom is a traveling gleeman who goes from village to village, performing songs and tricks to entertain inn-goers. He will be wrapped up in the adventures of the Emond's Field Five and Moiraine Damodred.

Johann Myers as Padan Fain: Padan Fain is a traveling merchant who is Emond's Field on Winter Night. He, too, is linked to the three Ta'veren in the Two Rivers and will become a key figure in their fight against the Dark One.

Abdul Salis as Eamon Valda: Eamon is a Whitecloack, a member of the Children of the Light. The Whitecloaks are known for their hatred of Aes Sedai and their brutal methods of torture.

Stuart Graham as Geofram Bornhald: A Whitecloak commander, Geofram Bornhald will come into conflict with Rand and his friends throughout the series as they travel with Moiraine.

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