'The Wheel of Time' on Prime: All 5 characters confirmed to appear in Season 2 apart from Rosamund Pike
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: If you are an avid reader, we are sure you have heard the name Robert Jordan somewhere. The series of high-fantasy novels was originally decided to have 6 volumes however, Jordan's change of heart resulted in it spanning 14 volumes, in addition to a prequel novel and two companion books. However, every fan out there of 'The Wheel of Time' novel franchise got fortunate when Rafe Judkins decided to develop the series for Amazon Prime.
'Gone Girl,' and 'The Wheel of Time's lead actor, Rosamund Pike will definitely return in the role of Moiraine Damodred for season two – and she's completely committed to giving it her all. She'll be joined by a number of new cast members including 'The Amazing World of Emma's Ceara Coveney, 'Broadchurch's Meera Syal, and 'Peaky Blinders' star Natasha O'Keeffe. That's not all. It was announced that 'Killing Eve' star Ayoola Smart had also joined the cast. Finally, Kate Fleetwood's Liandrin Guirale is set to return with the rest of the cast of Season 1.
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The new three ladies (Coveney, Syal, and O'Keeffe) will appear alongside actors Guy Roberts, Arnas Fedaravicius, and Gregg Chilingirian, all of whom are set to play recurring roles in season two as Uno Nomesta, Masema, and Ingtar Shinowa. Let's take a look at the characters that will appear in Season 2.
Lord Ingtar Shinowa
Lord Ingtar of House Shinowa was a Shienaran nobleman, who served under Lord Agelmar in Fal Dara. Ingtar was also a Darkfriend of considerable influence; however, he returned to the Light shortly before his death. Furthermore, Greg Chillingirian has been cast as Lord Ingtar Shinowa.
Masema Dagar
Mesema Dagar was once a Shienaran soldier who later became the Prophet of the Dragon. In the novel, when he first met Rand al'Thor he regarded him with barely disguised contempt due to Rand reminding him of the Aiel he faced in the Aiel War. He informed Rand that he couldn't leave Fal Dara while the Amyrlin Seat was present. Later Masema witnessed Rand's fight with Ishamael at Falme and started treating Rand with a religious fervor thus he is important for the plot. Most see, Arnas Fedaravicius as Masema Dagar, a warrior of Shienar.
Elayne Trakand
Coveney's new character Elayne Trakand is by the Grace of the Light, Queen of Andor and Cairhien, Defender of the Realm, Protector of the People, High Seat of House Trakand, and Aes Sedai of the Green Ajah. Elayne was born to Queen Morgase Trakand and Prince Taringail Damodred, and was Daughter-Heir of Andor from birth. As was tradition, she was sent to the White Tower for her education as Daughter-Heir, where she was enrolled as a novice after it was discovered that she had the potential to be one of the most powerful channelers of the era. She grew close to Egwene al'Vere, Nynaeve al'Meara, and Min Farshaw, and had their first encounter with the Seanchan and Black Ajah in Falme. Elayne was raised to be Accepted at the behest of the Amyrlin Seat, Siuan Sanche, and decided to hunt the Black Ajah in Tear with Egwene and Nynaeve.
Aviendha
Last year it was announced that Ayoola Smart would play the role of Aviendha. So let's take a look at who is Aviendha. She is a Wise One of the Nine Valleys sept of the Taardad Aiel, and one of the three lovers of Rand al'Thor. Aviendha was once of the Far Dareis Mai, and was sent west of the Spine of the World to hunt for He Who Comes With the Dawn. On her return to the Three-Fold Land, she was made to give up the spear and train with the Wise Ones, as she was discovered to have the ability to channel the One Power, and was made an apprentice after her first visit to Rhuidean.
Turak Aladon
The High Lord Turak of House Aladon was a Seanchan High Lord, and the original commander of the Hailene. Furthermore, it's been reported that Daniel Francis has been cast as High Lord Turak Aladon for Wheel of Time season 2.
Regardless, you can watch the first season of 'The Wheel of Time' on Prime Video.
