The second season of the fantasy series"The Wheel of Time," based on the novels by Robert Jordan, will launch on September 1, 2023 on Prime Video. Today, the streaming giant revealed the first images and the official release date of this new season.
Viewers can get ready to dive back into the fantasy world of"The Wheel of Time," a captivating series that won over audiences in its first season. Season 2, consisting of eight episodes, will be available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories beginning September 1, 2023.
Lead actress Rosamund Pike will reprise her heroic role in the new season, alongside other key players such as Daniel Henney, Josha Stradowski, Madeleine Madden, Marcus Rutherford, and Zoë Robins. Fans of the series will have to adjust to one major change, however: actor Barney Harris has decided to leave the series and his role as Mat will now be played by Dónal Finn.
In season 2, many new actors will join the adventure, including Ceara Coveney, Meera Syal, Natasha O'Keeffe, Guy Roberts, Arnas Fedaravicius, Gregg Chilingirian and Ayoola Smart, who will play the role of Aviendha, an Aiel. Other actors joining the series in recurring roles include Maja Simonsen, Ragga Ragnars, Jay Duffy and Rima Te Wiata.
Season 1 of"The Wheel of Time" ended on an intriguing note, with Rand, played by Josha Stradowski, realizing he is the reincarnated Dragon and deciding to go with Moiraine, played by Rosamund Pike, to the Eye of the World to finish off the Dark One. What plot twists will there be in Season 2? Viewers will have to wait until fall to find out.
