The Wheel of Time cast: Full list of main characters and actors
Rosamund Pike leads the sizeable ensemble cast for this fantasy epic.
The Wheel of Time turns, and a new season of Prime Video's mega-budget fantasy series has launched, bringing plenty of familiar faces back onto our screens.
Returning stars include Rosamund Pike as Moiraine Damodred and Joshua Stradowski as Rand al'Thor, who embark on a dangerous journey to the Aiel Waste, where they hope to learn more about the Dragon Reborn and prevent his corruption.
Pike recently warned of the ever-increasing danger that comes with the power possessed by Rand in season 3, telling RadioTimes.com: "We've really started to really explore the danger of the Dragon Reborn. Because it's very interesting to have a hero who will, by necessity, go mad when he uses the full potential of his power.
"There's always this thing in fantasy where the hero could go to the dark side, and maybe you don't really ever believe that.
"But in this case – I've been talking with Josha a lot about this – he really could, because the very power that he uses to express the magnitude of his power is tainted, so it will pull him towards the dark. That's why you've got this ambivalence. Will he make or break the world? We have to continue that story and tell it."
Meanwhile, new additions to the cast in season 3 include Shohreh Aghdashloo as Elaida do Avriny a’Roihan, an Aes Sedai of the Red Ajah and antagonist for Moiraine, and Olivia Williams as Queen Margase Trakand, the ruler of Andor.
Read on for an overview of the cast and characters in the third season of The Wheel of Time on Prime Video – and trust us when we say, there are an awful lot of them!
The Wheel of Time season 3 cast: Full list of actors and characters
The Wheel of Time boasts a huge ensemble cast, portraying characters plucked from the imagination of novelist Robert Jordan.
Here's an overview of the key figures going into season 3 – scroll on for more details on the main players (and where you might have seen the actors before).
- Rosamund Pike as Moiraine Damodred
- Daniel Henney as al'Lan Mandragoran
- Zoë Robins as Nynaeve al'Meara
- Madeleine Madden as Egwene al'Vere
- Josha Stradowski as Rand al'Thor
- Marcus Rutherford as Perrin Aybara
- Barney Harris / Dónal Finn as Mat Cauthon
- Ceara Coveney as Elayne Trakand
- Álvaro Morte as Logain Ablar
- Kate Fleetwood as Liandrin Guirale
- Natasha O'Keeffe as Lanfear
- Ayoola Smart as Aviendha
- Kae Alexander as Min Farshaw
- Priyanka Bose as Alanna Mosvani
- Hammed Animashaun as Loial
- Taylor Napier as Maksim
- Meera Syal as Verin Mathwin
- Jennifer Cheon Garcia as Leane Sharif
- Johann Myers as Padan Fain
- Jay Duffy as Dain Bornhald
- Laia Costa as Moghedien
- Isabella Bucceri as Faile Bashere
- Sophie Okonedo as Siuan Sanche
- Shohreh Aghdashloo as Elaida Do Avriny A'Roihan
- Olivia Williams as Queen Morgase Trakand
- Luke Fetherston as Lord Gawyn
- Callum Kerr as Lord Galad
- Nuno Lopes as Lord Gaebril
- Nukâka Coster-Waldau as Bair
- Salóme Gunnarsdóttir as Melaine
- Björn Landberg as Rhuarc
- Synnøve Macody Lund as Melindhra
- Emmanuel Imani / Anthony Kaye as Ihvon
- Lindsay Duncan as Anvaere Damodred
Rosamund Pike plays Moiraine
Who is Moiraine? Moiraine is a member of the Aes Sedai, an organisation comprised of women capable of wielding magic. For two decades, she sought out the reincarnation of the Dragon, an individual who will either save or destroy the world. In season 2, her power was taken from her by Ishamael, but later restored with the support of allies Lan and Rand.
Moiraine went on to declare Rand the Dragon that she had spent so much of her life searching for.
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 roles in biopic A Private War, thriller I Care a Lot and provocative drama Saltburn.
Daniel Henney plays al'Lan Mandragoran
Who is Lan Mandragoran? Lan serves as warder to Moiraine which, put simply, is a similar role to that of a bodyguard. They have a profoundly close relationship built on mutual respect, with Lan willing to lay down his life for Moiraine at a moment's notice. He played an integral role in restoring her magical powers in season 2.
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.
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Josha Stradowski plays Rand al'Thor
Who is Rand al'Thor? Rand began his journey as 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.
This isolated path only led to more darkness, however, including his near-demise at the hands of Ishamael. He survived thanks to the intervention of Moiraine and his other allies, and now seems poised to accept his destiny.
What else has Josha Stradowski been in? This is the first English-language screen role for the Dutch actor. Since The Wheel of Time began, he has also bagged a role in the video game-inspired film Gran Turismo.
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, initially seen as a potential candidate to be the Dragon Reborn.
His fate took a darker turn when travel companion Min (secretly allied to Ishamael) foresaw that he would kill the Dragon Reborn. Since then, he has become bound to the Horn of Valere, a revered artefact with the ability to summon powerful heroes from the past.
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 2, 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.
Ceara Coveney plays Elayne Trakand
Who is Elayne Trakand? The heir to the throne of Andor, a kingdom in the world of The Wheel of Time. In season 2, Elayne joins Egwene al’Vere (Madeleine Madden) and Nynaeve al’Meara (Zoe Robins) as a novice in the White Tower, where the women attempt to master the One Power.
The three of them were abducted later in the season by the Seanchan, but settled their differences to escape. Elayne went on to heal the Dragon Reborn.
What else has Ceara Coveney been in? The actress has previously appeared in Netflix drama Young Wallander and the film Hoard.
Marcus Rutherford plays Perrin Aybara
Who is Perrin? Perrin is first introduced as a blacksmith and another member of Moiraine's gang of adventurers. 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. While pursuing Padan, his friends were captured by the Seanchan and so he crossed the continent in a race to free them.
The journey saw him discover that he was, in fact, a wolfbrother, meaning that he can communicate with wolves and that he shares some of their heightened senses.
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.
Sophie Okonedo plays Siuan Sanche
Who is Siuan Sanche? Siuan holds the Amyrlin Seat in the White Tower, which makes her the leader of the Aes Sedai. Now, she must protect them from the sinister machinations of Liandrin and her allies in the Black Ajah, who are forming a resistance to her rule.
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.
Madeleine Madden plays Egwene al'Vere
Who is Egwene al'Vere? Egwene is another channeller, who was enslaved in the second season by the villainous Seanchan. She freed herself and joined the fight against Ishamael, helping to secure Rand's declaration as the Dragon Reborn.
What else has Madeleine Madden been in? Madden co-starred in 2019 children's adaptation Dora and the Lost City of Gold and voiced Helena in Ark: The Animated Series.
Zoë Robins plays Nynaeve al'Meara
Who is Nynaeve al'Meara? Nynaeve begins as a healer in the quaint village where Moiraine suddenly arrives one night. She has since blossomed into the most powerful channeller seen in a millennia, yet her abilities are unreliable at present due to a block.
What else has Zoë Robins been in? She appeared in the festive-themed horror movie Black Christmas as well as fantasy shows The Shannara Chronicles and Power Rangers Ninja Steel.
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. She was in love with the original incarnation of the Dragon, Lews Therin Telamon. She turned against her supposed ally Ishamael at the end of season 2, but in response, he set free all the other Forsaken – who now pose a grave threat.
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.
Shohreh Aghdashloo plays Elaida Do Avriny A'Roihan
Who is Elaida? Elaida is an Aes Sedai of the Red Ajah, who is seeking revenge on Moiraine and Siuan, with whom she has a long and chequered history. She'll go to great lengths to achieve her goals upon returning to The White Tower.
What else has Shohreh Aghdashloo been in? Aghdashloo will be known to sci-fi and fantasy fans for her roles as Chrisjen Avasarala in The Expanse, Grayson in Arcane and Nadia Maroni in The Penguin. Her film credits include Star Trek Beyond, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Renfield and Damsel.
Olivia Williams plays Queen Morgase Trakand
Who is Queen Morgase? Morgase is the queen of Andor. She won the throne after a brutal war against her political rivals, but has redeemed herself in the eyes of many during a successful and reasonable reign. She does not want her daughter and heir, Elayne, to have to go through the same hardship when her time comes to rule.
What else has Olivia Williams been in? Williams recently portrayed Camilla Parker Bowles in Netflix's royal drama The Crown. Her other credits include The Sixth Sense, Dune: Prophecy and The Father.
Meera Syal as Verin Mathwin
Who is Verin Mathwin? Verin is a semi-retired Aes Sedai, who protected Moiraine and Lan in the second season.
What else has Meera Syal been in? Syal is best known for her roles in legal drama The Split as well as comedies Yesterday and You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger.
Jay Duffy plays Dain Bornhald
Who is Dain Bornhald? Dain is a high-ranking officer of the Children of the Light, whose father was killed by Perrin in season 2. He now finds himself questioning whether to seek bloodthirsty revenge or fight for a noble justice.
What else has Jay Duffy been in? The Irish actor has previously appeared in Netflix comedy Derry Girls and Handsome Devil.
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.
Maja Simonsen plays Chiad
Who is Chiad? Chiad is a Maiden of the Spear of the Stones River sept of the Goshien Aiel. She is bonded as a first-sister to Bain.
What else has Maja Simonsen been in? Simonsen is a Danish actress who fans will recognise from her previous roles in action series Treadstone and Netflix comedy drama Emily in Paris.
Ragga Ragnars plays Bain
Who is Bain? Bain is a Maiden of the Spear of the Black Rock sect of the Shaarad Aiel.
What else has Ragga Ragnars been in? Ragnars is best known for her role in hit Prime Video drama series Vikings, in which she played the real Gunnhild, Mother of Kings.
Rima Te Wiata plays Sheriam Bayanar
Who is Sheriam Bayanar? An Aes Sedai of the Blue Ajah.
What else has Rima Te Wiata been in? The star is known for her roles in the horror movie Housebound and the comedy-drama Hunt for the Wilderpeople.
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