The Wheel of Time was already reprised for a second season six months before the debut of the first season. The Wheel of Time Season 2 is still inspired by the original book series of the same name by Robert Jordan.
Epicstream will take you through everything you need to know about the series and its second iterations; we travel to the two rivers following what the wheel weaves.
The Wheel of Time Season 2 Release Date: When Will The Wheel of Time Season 2 Come Out?
The Wheel of Time Season 1 ended with a bang in Christmas of 2021 leaving many fans of the show on the edge of their seats for the next installment of the series. However, Amazon is yet to announce when The Wheel of Time Season 2 will air in the service.
When Will The Wheel of Time complete filming?
The series started filming in July 2021 and was projected to end by February 2022, but there have been reports that the series extended filming up to March. There have also been reports that The Wheel of Time director and executive producer Sanaa Hamri shares that the principal photography of the series will wrap up in March 2022, with shooting finally wrapping up around mid-May.
Though the series ends filming early, it is projected to launch in late 2022 to early 2023. Wondering why so late? Amazon's other hard-hitting series, The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power, is set to premiere on September 2, 2022, on Prime Video. Amazon spacing out its releases may be an excellent strategic move, giving fans of its high-fantasy/fiction shows enough time to enjoy LOTR and WoW.
The Wheel of Time Season 2 Trailer: Where Can I Watch The Wheel of Time Season 2 Trailer?
Though there is still no trailer released as of writing, Amazon Studios executive Vernon Sanders said The Wheel of Time showrunner Rafe Judkins and his team sent their first cuts for the first episode of the series. Now that filming is almost finished, we can expect a trailer for Season 2 anytime soon. While waiting for Season 2's trailer, here is Season 1's trailer.
The Wheel of Time Season 2: Behind the Scenes
A behind-the-scene video for The Wheel of Time Season 2 was released during the 2022 SDCC. It took us on a tour of the magic happening beyond the camera.
The Wheel of Time in New York
The show held a panel in the New York City Comic Con on October 2022 where new cast members were also introduced.
The Wheel of Time on Twitter
The Wheel of Time is teasing its fans, slowly becoming more active over time, with fun posts and jokes that trigger the interest of potential viewers.
The Wheel of Time Season 2 Cast and New Characters: Who Will Return and Who Did They Recast?
The Wheel of Time Season 2 will see the return of Season 1's primary cast.
The Wheel of Time Primary Cast
Rosamund Pike heads this star-studded cast as Moiraine Damodred, with Daniel Henny as Lan Mandragoran, Madeleine Madden as Egwene Al'Vere, Zoë Stradowski as Nynaieve al'Meara, Josha Stradowski as Rand al'Thor, and Dónal Finn at Mat Cauthon.
We will also see the return of the antagonists in the series, with Johann Myers as Padan Fein and Fares Fares as The Dark One.
Donal Finn as Mat Cauthon
In The Wheel of Time Season 1, Barney Harris played the character of Mat Cauthon, but the part has been re-casted to Dónal Finn. Harris abruptly left the show in Season 1 without any reason or explanation given later on. When asked about Harris' departure from the show, The Wheel of Time showrunner Rafe Judkins refused to comment on the issue.
More The Wheel of Time Cast Members Returning
Aside from the main character in The Wheel of Time, we can also expect other actors to reprise their roles in the series though these appearances are still unconfirmed. These characters include Hammed Animashaun as Loial, Kae Alexander as Min Farshaw, Kate Fleetword as Liandrin, and Sophie Okenado as Siuan Sanche.
Wheel of Time Season 2 New Characters
There have been reports that a couple of confirmed new cast and characters will be introduced in The Wheel of Time Season 2. The official Twitter account of The Wheel of Time reveals Ceara Coveney has been chosen to play the character of Elayne Trakand, a powerful Aes Sedai who will play a major role in Season 2.
Other actors who will join Season 2 as new characters are Guy Roberts as Uno Nomesta, Arnas Fedaravicius as Masema, and Gregg Chillingirian as Ingtar Shinowa. We can also expect to see Gary Beadle as Elyas, a wolfbrother who is also a Warder. Other casting speculations forecast Marie-France Alvares as Celestin.
Meanwhile, other actors have reportedly been cast for The Wheel of Time Season 2, but their characters are yet to be disclosed. These actors include Natasha J. Murley, Melissa James from Coronation Street, Jessica Boone from Das Boot, and Kenneth Moore from Carnival Row. Laura Crowhurst from The Last Bus, Will Tudor from The Game of Thrones, and Haruka Kuroda from Killing Eve will also play significant roles.
The latest news for the series reported new cast members, with Ayoola Smart from Killing Eve playing Aviendha, a character also known as the Wise One. Aside from Smart, the new cast members include Ceara Coveney from The Amazing World of Emma, Meera Syal from Broadchurch, and Natasha O'Keeffe from Peaky Blinders.
As of April 2022, Katie Leung, who will play Yassica Cellaech, also joins the cast. Leung is most known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter franchise. Another casting rumor says Disney veteran actor Hayley Mills will also join The Wheel of Time, though there are still no reports who she will be playing.
Rosamund Pike Will Narrate Robert Jordan's Audiobooks
In July, Collider reported that Rosamund Pike is set to read two of Robert Jordan's novels; The Great Hunt and The Dragon Reborn.
The Wheel of Time Season 2 Plot: What Will Happen in The Wheel of Time Season 2?
As with the first season, The Wheel of Time Season 2 will cover important story plot points from multiple novels in the original book stories. In an interview TVLine, Sander said:
Rafe has been a fantastic leader — thoughtful, kind, really dedicated to trying to do this the right way — and Rosamund as well. So we absolutely went into season 2 with a real conversation about, 'What can we do even better now that we have introduced this giant world and established these characters?' So I will predict that season 2 will be bigger, bolder, and a more expansive Wheel of Time.
The Wheel of Time Season 2 has a lot of loose ends it needs to tie up. Season 1 left us with questions about Rand, the Dragon Reborn, and his journey as he fulfills his destiny as the One Power who is fated to either destroy or save the world. Rand asks his friend, Moiraine, to tell everyone that he perished in his battle against the Dark One before forging on alone. Meanwhile, Moiraine and Lan's relationship shifts as Moiraine loses her connection to the Source and, consequently, the One Power. We may also see how the love triangle between Moiraine, Lan, and Nynaeve is explored.
Season 2 may also show us more about Perrin's wolfbrother powers. Fans will also be pleased to learn that Loial the Ogier is alive after the first season implied Padan Fain ended his life.
The Seanchan, the seafaring empire set to conquer The Wheel of Time's main continent, was introduced and teased in the last episode of Season 1. They may play a bigger role in the second season and significantly affect the course of the series.
The Wheel of Time Season 3: Is The Wheel of Time Renewed for a Third Season?
During the 2022 SDCC, there were announcements that confirmed the renewal of The Wheel of Time for a third season. Showrunner Rafe Judkin confirmed that the third season would be based on the fourth book of the novel series, The Shadow Rising, written by Robert Jordan.
The Wheel of Time Season 2: Where Can I Watch The Wheel of Time Season 2?
The Wheel of Time Season is available exclusively on Amazon Prime. The second installment of the series is pegged to launch in early 2023.
The Wheel of Time was one of Amazon Prime's biggest shows in 2021. We can expect the series to carry on its momentum and deliver another great season for its viewers as long we follow the will of the wheel.