The Wheel of Time season two introduced Elayne Trakand, Daughter-Heir of Andor. She came to the White Tower to study, as is tradition for future rulers of Andor. While there, she got so much more than she bargained for. In studying to be an Aes Sedai, she met Egwene and Nynaeve and encountered a member of the Black Ajah. Then she broke all kinds of rules to save Egwene from the Seanchan. In The Wheel of Time season three, we’ll meet the rest of Andor’s royal family. Prime Video announced casting for the Andor royals on Wednesday morning. Joining Ceara Coveney (who plays Elayne) are: Olivia Williams (Queen Morgase Trakand), Luke Fetherston (Lord Gawyn), Callum Kerr (Lord Galad), and Nuno Lopes (Lord Gaebril, Morgase’s advisor).
From left to right in the above image we have Gaebril (photo by Frederico Martins), Morgase, Galad, and Gawyn (photo by Patch Bell). This casting looks spot on. Without spoilers, these characters all play important roles in Robert Jordan’s books. All of their plots tie into the bigger story of Rand’s path as the Dragon Reborn. Each of their journeys is important in its own rights too. Here are some high-level notes for each of them.
- Acclaimed award-winning (BIFA, U.S. National Society of Film Critics, London Critics’ Circle) actress Olivia Williams (The Sixth Sense, Rushmore, The Crown) portrays ‘Morgase Trakand,’ the Queen of Andor. Morgase did not inherit her throne. Rather, when the succession was left without an heir, she waged a brutal war against a half-dozen noble rivals, and thanks to her political savvy and utter ruthlessness, she won. She has sworn ever since to shield her daughter and heir, Elayne, from ever having to endure what she did… and do what she did. But far from being a tyrant, Morgase has become one of the best queens Andor has ever known.
- Luke Fetherston (Doctor Who, Big Mood) is ‘Lord Gawyn’ of House Trakand. A royal prince of Andor and brother to Galad and Elayne, Gawyn is a skilled fighter, famously handsome, and protective of his younger sister.
- Callum Kerr (Hollyoaks, Monarch) plays ‘Lord Galad’ of House Trakand. Galad is a royal prince of Andor, and older brother to Gawyn and Elayne. Despite being the first born, he is not the heir to the throne. Andor is a matriarchy, and so the role of heir falls to his younger sister, Elayne.
- Nuno Lopes (White Lines, The New Look) plays the role of ‘Lord Gaebril,’ Queen Morgase’s male consort. Both her lover and adviser, he assists in overseeing matters political and military. Andor is a matriarchal society, and so his power and influence, though vast, are always second to that of his Queen, to whom his loyalties and services are sworn.
The Wheel of Time season three will premiere on Prime Video on March 13, 2025. From the looks of the trailer, it’s going to be just so chill.
