The Wheel of Time season 3 release date, cast, trailer, latest news
When will The Wheel of Time turn once again?
It's been a long time without any news, but The Wheel of Time will turn again soon, as a release date has finally been confirmed for season 3, as well as a teaser and season synopsis.
There's a lot to cover in season 3, after the season 2 finale introduced fans to a new character, the villainous Moghedien.
The new teaser shows all-out action as Moiraine Damodred (Rosamund Pike) and Rand al'Thor (Josha Stradowski) begin their journey to the Aiel Waste.
With Rand's power growing stronger, Moiraine must prevent him from being corrupted - and, if the trailer is anything to go by, that could even mean sacrificing herself.
As we enter the home stretch for season 3, here's everything you need to know about The Wheel of Time season 3. Alternatively, check out our book guide for the novels by Robert Jordan.
The Wheel of Time season 3 release date
The Wheel of Time season 3 will land on 13th March 2025.
The Wheel of Time was recommissioned for a third season before the second had even debuted, with Prime Video announcing the news in 2023.
Showrunner Rafe Judkins said at the time: "I’m so thrilled that we’ll be making a third season of The Wheel of Time.
"The Shadow Rising has always been my favourite book in the series, so being able to bring it to television and introduce new audiences to the stories that made me fall in love with these books in the first place is such an honour, and something I’ve been working toward since I first pitched the show years and years ago."
Meanwhile, Vernon Sanders, head of global television at Amazon Studios, said: "We are so excited to dive deeper into the world of The Wheel of Time with Rafe Judkins and his team, who have done such a marvellous job of honouring Robert Jordan’s vision and delivering an incredible viewing experience to Prime Video customers.
"Season 1 resonated with the most loyal of Jordan devotees, as well as the uninitiated, who were experiencing this incredible world for the first time, proving this is a show that truly stands out in the genre space.
"We couldn’t be happier to give fans more reasons to be excited about the show and bring more The Wheel of Time to our customers worldwide."
The Wheel of Time cast: Who will be back for season 3?
We're expecting the majority of the central cast to return, plus Laia Costa, who was introduced in the season 2 finale. That means the cast list looks a little like this:
- Rosamund Pike as Moiraine Damodred
- Daniel Henney as Lan Mandragoran
- Josha Stradowski as Rand al'Thor
- Zoë Robins as Nynaeve al'Meara
- Madeleine Madden as Egwene al’Vere
- Marcus Rutherford as Perrin Aybara
- Dónal Finn as Mat Cauthon
- Laia Costa as Moghedien
- Priyanka Bose as Alanna Mosvani
- Kae Alexander as Min Farshaw
- Hammed Animashaun as Loial
- Jennifer Cheon Garcia as Leane Sharif
- Taylor Napier as Maksim
- Kate Fleetwood as Liandrin Guirale
- Johann Myers as Padan Fain
- Meera Syal as Verin Mathwin
However, there's always room for surprises and new introductions. Mat Cauthon was recast in season 2, with Barney Harris being replaced by Dónal Finn.
While we're not expecting any other recasts, we'll keep this page updated with the latest news.
The Wheel of Time season 3 plot: What could happen?
The official synopsis for the new season says: "After defeating Ishamael at the end of season 2, Rand reunites with his friends at Falme and is declared the Dragon Reborn.
"But in season 3, the threats against the Light are multiplying: the White Tower stands divided, the Black Ajah run free, old enemies return to the Two Rivers, and the remaining Forsaken are in hot pursuit of the Dragon… including Lanfear, whose relationship with Rand will mark a crucial choice between Light and Dark for them both.
"As the ties to his past begin to unravel, and his corrupted power grows stronger, Rand becomes increasingly unrecognisable to his closest allies, Moiraine and Egwene.
"These powerful women, who started the series as teacher and student, must now work together to prevent the Dragon from turning to the Dark… no matter the cost."
We'd also expect to find out more about Moghedien, who is introduced at the end of season 2.
Following the Battle of Falme in season 2, Lanfear returns home to her lair only to find a woman sitting in there, playing with a weave of One Power.
The unexpected guest turns out to be the villainous Moghedien, one of the Forsaken, who proceeds to trap Lanfear with her web-like magic.
Moghedien then reveals that Ishamael has freed all of the remaining Forsaken – and that she and the remaining Forsaken will prove just as much of a headache for Rand al’Thor and the gang in the next instalment as their late boss did. Eek...
How many episodes will be in The Wheel of Time season 3?
We're expecting another eight episodes in The Wheel of Time season 3.
The episodes were written by: Justine Juel Gillmer, Katherine B McKenna, Beverly Okhio, Rafe Lee Judkins, Ajoke Ibironke, Rammy Park, and Dave Hill.
The Wheel of Time season 3 trailer
Check out the first teaser for The Wheel of Time season 3 below:
The Wheel of Time season 3 will begin on 13th March 2025. Season 2 is streaming now on Prime Video – try Amazon Prime Video for free for 30 days.
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