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First look at ‘The Wheel of Time’ high fantasy series coming to Amazon

Published Aug 19, 2021 2:44 pm

Amazon has unveiled new first-look images for its upcoming television adaptation of The Wheel of Time, based on author Robert Jordan's best-selling series of the same name.

The series of high fantasy novels, first published in 1990, spanned 15 books in addition to a prequel novel and two companion books.

As of 2017, the series has sold over 80 million copies worldwide, and it is considered one of the best selling epic fantasy series since The Lord of the Rings.

The poster for the TV adaptation of the “world-spanning” series billed to be the next Game of Thrones shows the series’ official logo and confirms a November release date for Season 1 on Amazon Prime Video.

Here's the official synopsis for The Wheel of Time:

“Set in a sprawling, epic world where magic exists and only certain women are allowed to access it, the story follows Moiraine, a member of the incredibly powerful all-female organization called the Aes Sedai, as she arrives in the small town of Two Rivers. There, she embarks on a dangerous, world-spanning journey with five young men and women, one of whom is prophesied to be the Dragon Reborn, who will either save or destroy humanity.”

Exclusive images published by Entertainment Weekly give fans a glimpse at the main series cast, including English actress Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, I Care A Lot) who plays heroine Moiraine Damodred.

Pike is joined by Josha Stradowski (Just Friends) as Rand al’Thor, Marcus Rutherford (County Lines) as Perrin Aybara, Zoe Robins (Power Rangers Ninja Steel) as Nynaeve, Madeleine Madden (Dora and the Lost City of Gold) as Egwene Al’Vere and Barney Harris (Starboy) as Mat Cauthon.

Rafe Judkins (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) serves as showrunner, while Uta Briesewitz (Black Sails, Westworld) directs the first two episodes.

Although the show has yet to release a full trailer for Season 1, it was previously confirmed that The Wheel of Time had already been renewed for a second season.

The Wheel of Time's first season will premiere on Amazon Prime Video in November. Check out more images below from Entertainment Weekly.

(Images via Amazon & Entertainment Weekly)