Adapted from Robert Jordan’s famous books series, the second season of Prime Video’s epic fantasy series sees our heroes scattered across the world and under attack by the evil Dark One and his minions as Moiraine Damodred (Rosamund Pike) and her Warder, Lan Mandragoran (Daniel Henney), go to great lengths to protect the group despite losing their special abilities.
Alongside plenty of returning stars from season 1, the second season of The Wheel of Time also welcomes a number of new faces, including Maja Simonsen, Ragga Ragnars, Jay Duffy and Rima Te Wiata.
There has also been one notable change to The Wheel of Time season 2 cast, with Mat Cauthon actor Barney Harris being swapped out for Dónal Finn – no official reason has been given for the decision.
Rosamund Pike plays Moiraine
Who is Moiraine? Moiraine is a member of the Aes Sedai, an organisation comprised of women capable of wielding magic. She is tasked with seeking out the reincarnation of the Dragon, an individual who will either save or destroy the world – her influence could be the factor that sways it one way or the other. No pressure. Things are particularly tough for Moiraine in season 2, as she has been cut off from her magical powers.
What else has Rosamund Pike been in? Pike received an Academy Award nomination for her performance in David Fincher’s Gone Girl adaptation. More recently, she drew further acclaim for her lead roles in biopic A Private War and thriller I Care A Lot.
Daniel Henney plays al’Lan Mandragoran
Who is al’Lan Mandragoran? Lan serves as warder to Moiraine which, put simply, is a similar role to that of a bodyguard.
What else has Daniel Henney been in? Henney is probably best known for his role in the Criminal Minds franchise, where he played the role of Matt Simmons. He also played the villainous Agent Zero in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, while he also lent his voice to the character of Tadashi Hamada in Disney’s Big Hero 6.
Marcus Rutherford plays Perrin Aybara
Who is Perrin? Perrin is a blacksmith and another member of Moiraine’s gang. At the end of season 1, Perrin made an extraordinary discovery – an artefact called the Horn of Valere – only to have it snatched away by the treacherous Padan Fain.
What else has Marcus Rutherford been in? Rutherford stared in indie films Obey and County Lines, while he also appeared in the second season of Sky’s Bulletproof.
Barney Harris (season 1) and Dónal Finn (season 2) play Mat Cauthon
Who is Mat Cauthon? Mat is another young person picked out by Moiraine for her quest.
What else has Dónal Finn been in? Finn replaces Barney Harris, who portrayed Mat in season 1.
“It’s always hard but we’re really lucky that Barney is so great in the first season; I love him in the show,” showrunner Rafe Judkins told Deadline. “And Dónal Finn, who is playing Mat in season two, is amazing.
“I have seen him up on set doing his scenes now and they’re incredible and they fully capture the character. I think it’s a testament to this character and how great the character of Mat is that it really feels seamless between the two actors.”
Finn’s past credits include Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore and BBC One’s SAS: Rogue Heroes.
Sophie Okonedo plays Siuan Sanche
Who is Siuan Sanche? Sanche holds the Amyrlin Seat, which makes her the leader of the Aes Sedai.
What else has Sophie Okonedo been in? Okonedo is a well-known British actor, who came to international recognition with her critically acclaimed performance in harrowing drama Hotel Rwanda. Her other projects include Flack, Criminal: UK, Ratched and Britannia.
Josha Stradowski plays Rand al’Thor
Who is Rand al’Thor? Rand is a shepherd and one of the young people that Moiraine takes on her epic quest. Over the course of season 1, he discovered that he was, in fact, the Dragon Reborn. In light of this revelation, he chose to continue his journey solo and instructed Moiraine to tell his friends that he is dead.
What else has Josha Stradowski been in? This is the first English-language screen role for the Dutch actor.
Madeleine Madden plays Egwene al’Vere
Who is Egwene al’Vere? Egwene rounds out the selection of five young people that Moiraine believes could be the reincarnation of the Dragon.
What else has Madeleine Madden been in? The actor has appeared in several projects produced in her native Australia, while she also co-starred in 2019 children’s adaptation Dora and the Lost City of Gold.
Zoë Robins plays Nynaeve al’Meara
Who is Nynaeve al’Meara? Nynaeve is a healer in the quaint village where Moiraine suddenly arrives one night. We last saw her readying to defend the city of Fal Dara.
What else has Zoë Robins been in? She appeared in the festive-themed horror movie Black Christmas and two episodes of MTV fantasy series The Shannara Chronicles.
Álvaro Morte plays Logain Ablar
Who is Logain Ablar? Logain is a False Dragon, a powerful figure in the world of The Wheel of Time, who is captured by the Aes Sedai after a bloody battle.
What else has Álvaro Morte been in? Morte is known around the world for playing The Professor on Netflix’s smash-hit Spanish thriller, Money Heist.
Natasha O’Keeffe plays Lanfear
Who is Lanfear? One of the Forsaken, a group of magic users who bound themselves to the Dark One during the War of Power.
What else has Natasha O’Keeffe been in? Viewers will recognise O’Keefe from her roles in crime drama Peaky Blinders, dark comedy-drama Filth and sci-fi show Misfits.
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