Season 3

**Season 3** of *The Wheel of Time* was officially announced on July 21, 2022.

According to showrunner Rafe Judkins, season 3 will primarily adapt book 4, *The Shadow Rising*.

## Synopsis

An official synopsis for season 3 has not yet been released.

## Episodes

The number of episodes for season 3 has not been confirmed; if it follows previous seasons, it will have 8 episodes.

Writers, episodes unconfirmed:

* Rafe Judkins
* Rammy Park
* Amanda Kate Shuman
* Dave Hill
* Katherine B. McKenna
* Michael H Weber
* Martha N. Kehoe
* Beverly Okhio

Unconfirmed writers:

* Ajoke Ibironke
* Isabella Whiteman

Directors, episodes unconfirmed:

* Ciaran Donnelly will be directing block one (episodes 1 and 2) and either block 3 (episodes 5 and 6) or block 4 (episodes 7 and 8)
* Marta Cunningham will be directing either block 3 (episodes 5 and 6) or block 4 (episodes 7 and 8)

## Cast and characters

The series regulars are returning:

* Rosamund Pike as Moiraine Damodred
* Daniel Henney as 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
* Dónal Finn as Mat Cauthon
* Ceara Coveney as Elayne Trakand

Additional returning cast, confirmed:

* Kae Alexander as Min Farshaw
* Hammed Animashaun as Loial
* Priyanka Bose as Alanna Mosvani
* Jennifer Cheon Garcia as Leane Sharif
* Kate Fleetwood as Liandrin Guirale
* Johann Myers as Padan Fain
* Taylor Napier as Maksim
* Meera Syal as Verin Mathwin
* Laia Costa as Moghedien
* Ayoola Smart as Aviendha
* Ragga Ragnars as Bain
* Maja Simonsen as Chiad
* Alexandre Willaume as Thom Merrilin

Additional cast anticipated to return, unconfirmed:

* Nila Aalia as Adeleas
* Rachel Denning as Nyomi
* Heikko Deutschmann as Tomas
* Maria Doyle Kennedy as Ila
* Jay Duffy as Dain Bornhald
* Nyokabi Gethaiga as Ryma
* Juliet Howland as Natti Cauthon
* Joelle as Joiya Byir
* Daryl McCormack as Aram
* Natasha O'Keeffe as Lanfear
* Sophie Okonedo as Siuan Sanche
* Abdul Salis as Eamon Valda
* Narinder Samra as Raen

Unconfirmed new cast members:

* Shohreh Aghdashloo as TBA, possibly Elaida do Avriny a'Roihan
* Isabella Bucceri as Faile Bashere
* Rina Mahoney as Marin al'Vere
* Olumide Olorunfemi as Ispan
* Callum Kerr as Galad Trakand
* Zuzana Hodková as Lini
* Tereza Dušková as Maigran
* Raksha Hoost as Shiaine
* Rob McLoughlin as Jaq Lounalt
* Rebecca Root as Lelaine Akashi
* Jared Doreck as Jaichim Carridin
* Olivia Williams as Queen Morgase Trakand
* Diêm Camille as TBA
* Luke Fetherston as TBA
* Anthony Kaye as TBA
* Iman Marson as TBA
* Ian Antwiine as TBA

Unconfirmed new characters:

* Lord Luc
* Couladin

## Development

### Renewal

On November 11, 2021, news site *Midgard Times* announced that season 3 had been greenlit and would begin filming immediately after season 2. On December 11, 2021, the official Amazon Help account on Twitter stated there were 3 seasons.

During a Q&A on November 24, 2021, showrunner Rafe Judkins indicated that they were planning for season 3 in regards to being mindful about the time between season releases, but also indicated that season 3 was not yet confirmed.

On July 21, 2022, season 3 was officially confirmed during a panel at San Diego Comic Con.

### Pre-production

In February 2023, the Two Rivers set was being rebuilt in preparation for filming. In March 2023, a casting call was put out for an extra with an April 18th filming date, indicating that filming would start soon.

### Principal photography

Principal photography began on April 17, 2023 in Czechia (the Czech Republic) and was anticipated to continue there through October 25, 2023. Actress Priyanka Bose shared that her filming wrapped in Czechia on October 29, 2023. Filming might continue in Czechia through late November 2023.

Filming is also taking place in Slovenia and South Africa.

Filming locations for season 3 include:

* Czechia
	+ Jordan Studios in Prague - the primary studio location for the series
	+ A quarry located 40 kilometers outside of Prague - primary filming location for the Two Rivers
	+ Vranov nad Dyjí Castle, located in the South Moravian Region - filming took place in the Hall of the Ancestors, possibly for Caemlyn
* Slovenia
* South Africa
	+ Possibly around Cape Town and the North Cape region

## Trivia

* While filming season 3, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) went on strike. This included all the writers for *The Wheel of Time*. As part of the strike, showrunner Rafe Judkins stopped promotion for the series, which was one of the guild's strike rules, and instead highlighted writer Amanda Kate Shuman and the work that writers put into their shows.
* At New York Comic Con 2023, Rafe Judkins teased the Aiel Waste and the city of Rhuidean as new locations for season 3. He explained that the Aiel culture will be explored in much more depth, as well as learning more about the World of Dreams from Aiel Dreamwalkers. He also teased the casting of a Forsaken that has not yet been seen in previous seasons, and that Liandrin Guirale would return at the beginning of the season.
* Rafe Judkins confirmed more about season 3 in a Q&A at a special screening of the season 2 finale at the Whitby Hotel in New York. He stated that season 3 would see a return to the Two Rivers, and that Tanchico will appear for the first time. The season will also provide the first look at the Sea Folk culture. Rand al'Thor and Perrin Aybara will get a large amount of focus this season.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Amazon Studios press release: The Wheel Turns for Another Season— Prime Video Greenlights Third Season of the Hit Fantasy Series The Wheel of Time, From Amazon Studios and Sony Pictures Television, released July 21, 2022.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Peter White, Deadline. ‘The Wheel Of Time’ Renewed For Season 3 At Amazon. July 21, 2022.
3. ↑ Twitter Q&A, July 21, 2022. A fan asked, "How far into the books will this season take us, [now that] the EF5 are much more split up than EotW", and Judkins responded, "We are trying to get a fair amount of what’s done in Books 1-3 (large parts still being held for later) by the end of S2 so that S3 can be a much closer adaptation of TSR"
4. ↑ First script title for season 3 was logged with the WGA West database, dated 10/21/2023. Search under Signatory Project Confirmation. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 WGA West Directory: The Wheel of Time. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Ciaran Donnelly's CV (archived). Retrieved February 6, 2023.
7. ↑ https://www.independenttalent.com/directors/thomas-napper/
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Revealed at San Diego Comic Con on July 21, 2022. Rafe Judkins: "Rammy and I are going to London in a couple weeks to start writing together on season 3."
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 *WoT Series*, The Wheel of Time: What We Know About Season 3 by Eri. November 30, 2022.
10. ↑ *WoT Series*, The Wheel of Time Season 3: First Director Revealed by Lane. February 6, 2023. "According to a recently updated resume, Ciaran Donnelly will be returning to direct The Wheel of Time Season 3."
11. ↑ *WoTSeries.com*, Scoop: Season 3 Directors Revealed, Show Enlists Familiar Faces by Lane. May 19, 2023.
12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.6 12.7 12.8 Rafe Judkins shared a video on Twitter of the season 3 casting call which include the 7 series regulars and additional cast. April 19, 2023.
13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Spotted in Prague for filming in April 2023. Various sources and social media posts, see also: *WoT Series* The Wheel Of Time Begins Filming on Season 3 by Eri, April 18, 2023.
14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 14.5 14.6 14.7 14.8 14.9 Casting call video analysis. See *WoT Series* post on Twitter on April 19, 2023. And later their article: Anthony Kaye and More Join The Wheel of Time Cast by Eri, May 4, 2023.
15. ↑ 15.00 15.01 15.02 15.03 15.04 15.05 15.06 15.07 15.08 15.09 15.10 15.11 15.12 15.13 15.14 15.15 15.16 15.17 15.18 Analysis of the cast headshots glimpsed in an Instagram photo. See analysis and edit from May 16, 2023.
16. ↑ *Collider*, 'The Wheel of Time' Showrunner Breaks Down the Season 2 Finale's Epic Battle by Carly Lane. October 6, 2023. Rafe Judkins said, "We're just as obsessed with Laia Costa, who plays Moghedien, shooting Season 3 as we were with Lanfear in Season 2."
17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 Answered question for JordanCon 2023 during season 3 filming.
18. ↑ Alexandre Willaume posted on Instagram on October 18, 2023, showing his trailer. He posted again on October 29, 2023 that he had wrapped filming his scenes.
19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 *WoT Series*: SCOOP: Four New Cast Identified for The Wheel of Time Season 3 by Eri and Omar. May 13, 2023.
20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 20.3 https://www.wotseries.com/2023/10/10/wheeloftime-two-rivers-role-recast/
21. ↑ Sophie Okonedo's agency profile states she will be seasons 1-3. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 *WotSeries*: Shohreh Aghdashloo Spotted On The Wheel of Time Set by WotSeries. May 30, 2023.
23. ↑ *WoT Up!*, EXCLUSIVE Wheel of Time Season 3 casting leak! Shohreh Aghdashloo will be playing Elaida Sedai! September 11, 2023. "WoT Up has received documentation that proves that [Shohreh Aghdashloo] will be playing Elaida Sedai for season 3 and beyond."
24. ↑ *WoT Up!* Wheel of Time Exclusive Casting leak! Faile Bashere joins the cast! August 14, 2023.
25. ↑ *WoT Up!* Wheel of Time Season 3 Exclusive! Ispan Sedai's actress revealed! Cast leak! August 12, 2023. (Also reported by *WoT Series*.)
26. ↑ Was listed on CV with director Ciaran Donnelly. Retrieved June 2023. Subsequently removed.
27. ↑  CV lists rols as "Maigran" under director Thomas Napper. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
28. ↑ Role is listed on Spotlight profile as Shiaine, director unspecified. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
29. ↑ Role listed on Spotlight CV. See https://www.wotseries.com/2023/09/09/the-wheel-of-time-season-2-and-season-3-cast-updates/
30. ↑ Listed on actor's agency CV here. *Redanian Intelligence* posted on Twitter/X on October 26, 2023. Also covered by WoT Series here.
31. ↑ *WoT Up!* EXCLUSIVE Wheel of Time Season 3 Casting leak! Jaichim Carridin joins the cast! October 27, 2023.
32. ↑ *WoT Series*, Scoop: Olivia Williams Joins Amazon’s The Wheel of Time by Omar. November 28, 2023.
33. ↑ *WotSeries*: SCOOP: Luke Fetherston Joins The Wheel of Time Season 3 by Eri. May 31, 2023.
34. ↑ 34.0 34.1 *WoT Series*, Speculation: Iman Marson and Ian Antwiine Joining The Wheel of Time for Season 3? by Eri. November 6, 2023.
35. ↑ WoTSeries: Season 3 Insights From New Audition Scripts by Sara. May 18, 2023.
36. ↑ WoT Series, Scoop: Season 3 Audition Tape of Aiel Trying to Get Ahead by Omar. October 17, 2023.
37. ↑ *Midgard Times*: ‘The Wheel of Time’ Renewed for Season 3 at Amazon Studios (Exclusive) by Bradley. November 11, 2021.
38. ↑ Amazon Help posted on Twitter: "We understand your interest in the series 'The Wheel of Time. There are 3 seasons on this. -Shareef" December 11, 2021.
39. ↑ *Reddit* Q&A, November 24, 2021.
40. ↑ *Reddit* Q&A, "... and then even more in Season Three if we get there." November 24, 2021.
41. ↑ *WoT Series*: Construction on The Wheel of Time Key Season 3 Set Underway by Omar. February 21, 2023.
42. ↑ Tweet by Eri, one of the reporters with *WoT Series*. "A male painter (ages 40-75) for a scene on April 18. Will portray a street painter". March 21, 2023.
43. ↑ *WoT Series*: The Wheel Of Time Begins Filming on Season 3 by Eri. April 18, 2023.
44. ↑ *The Prague Reporter*, ‘The Wheel of Time’, season three, is now shooting in Prague. April 24, 2023.
45. ↑ Priyanka Bose posted on Instagram on October 29, 2023. "We just wrapped Season 3 , with this epic cast and crew."
46. ↑ 46.0 46.1 *WoT Series*, The Wheel Of Time Season 3 Returns to Slovenia by Eri. September 25, 2023.
47. ↑ *Wot Series*, The Wheel of Time Season 3: Filming in South Africa & New York Comic Con News by Eri. October 15, 2023.
48. ↑ Rafe Judkins posted on Twitter about the WGA strike on May 3, 2023.
49. ↑ NYCC virtual panel, October 14, 2023, stated by Rafe Judkins.
50. ↑ The Hollywood Reporter. ‘The Wheel of Time’ Season 3 to Focus on Fourth Book, Will Explore Sea Folk Culture and Aiel Waste. October 15, 2023.