The Wheel of Time only recently wrapped season two. The exciting finale took fans further into Robert Jordan’s fantasy book series of the same name. And the story will continue in season three, which Prime Video greenlit in summer 2022. We can expect much of the existing cast to return but we are also getting some new faces, too.
Prime Video announced that Isabella Bucceri, Nukâka Coster-Waldau, Salóme Gunnarsdóttir, Björn Landberg, and Synnøve Macody Lund have joined the cast for season three. Here’s a quick breakdown of who everyone is portraying.
Isabella Bucceri – portrays Faile Bashere, a Saldaean ‘Hunter of the Horn,’ whose efforts to locate a treasured relic have led her to The Two Rivers.
Nukâka Coster-Waldau – plays eldest Wise One, Bair, the most respected member of the Taardad Aiel. Her authority and wisdom are held in higher regard even than that of the Clan Chief. Along with being able to channel the One Power, she has access to an even more mystical ability.
Salóme Gunnarsdóttir – plays Melaine, a Wise One of the Taardad Aiel. Despite not being able to channel, she is able to access a more mystical power.
Björn Landberg – is Rhuarc, the well-respected Clan Chief of the Taardad Aiel. Having passed the trial of Rhuidean to become Chief, he is one of the few Aiel who knows what lies within the fog, though he is forbidden to speak of it.
Synnøve Macody Lund – plays Melindhra, a Malkieri survivor who was taken in and raised by the Taardad Aiel.
She’s an incredibly important character from the book series who will make a huge impact next season. According to a press release, “She has a deep history with Moiraine (Pike) and Siuan (Sophie Okonedo), and scores to settle with both of them when she returns to the White Tower. Elaida is someone who believes in ends over means, and is willing to do anything to achieve what she envisions to be the greater good.”
Here’s everything we know about season three of The Wheel of Time so far.
The Wheel of Time Season 3’s Plot
The Wheel of Time season three will pull mostly from The Shadow Rising, book four of the series. Judkins appeared at New York Comic Con in October 2023 mentioning that and also that the season will bring in elements from book five, The Fires of Heaven, too. Judkins noted the season will have more Forsaken and an exploration of Dreamwalking, which we saw a little of in season two. Additionally, the next season will focus more on Rand or Perrin. Here’s a recent The Wheel of Time trailer that gives us our first look into what’s next:
Judkins said, “Every season, we sit down in the writers room and one of the things that we do at the very beginning is pick out a couple of the stories that we have to carve out a space to make a whole episode for. We think it’s worth it because those stories will really stand out to an audience, especially that didn’t read the books. They’re given that time, and it’s carved out, so they can really follow that character on that journey.”
Most recently, Judkins revealed that “The first 15 minutes of Season 3 is one of the most bonkers set pieces I’ve ever seen on television. I was just watching it this week and it is absolutely bananas what our team pulled off … just a bunch of women in their 40s and 50s shredding each other, and it is wonderful to behold.” The phrase “shredding each other” sure does paint some fascinating pictures. We guess we’ll have to wait and see what mayhem is in store for us in the first minutes of The Wheel of Time‘s third season.
Season three will return to the Two Rivers, visit the Aiel Waste and Rhuidean, and go to Tanchicho and bring in the Sea Folk.
Behind the Scenes
Prime Video hasn’t officially shared a director list or anything for season three of The Wheel of Time. We know the season has been filming for months. Executive producer Marigo Kehoe told The Hollywood Reporter they had scripts in place before they began filming, so the WGA strike didn’t cause delays. The cast is on Equity contracts rather than SAG-AFTRA, so that strike hasn’t pushed production either.
It sounds like season three will have eight episodes, following seasons one and two.
The Wheel of Time Season 3’s Cast
The cast for The Wheel of Time season three is coming together with new faces. And yes, we do expect to see all existing characters return, obviously. Even if someone has died in the series, you shouldn’t count them out. Judkins has also said we’ll see more members of the Forsaken. He said, “I can confirm that we have cast and put on set a Forsaken you have not seen in the show as of yet.”
Emmy Award-winning actress Shohreh Aghdashloo has joined the cast of The Wheel of Time as Elaida do Avriny a’Roihan, a powerful Aes Sedai of the Red Ajah.
The Wheel of Time Season 3’s Release Date
The Wheel of Time season three will release on March 13, 2025.
Originally published on October 16, 2023.