The trailer showcases the basic elements of The Wheel of Time, mainly focusing on Rosamund Pike’s character, Moiraine Damodred, the member of a female sorcerers group known as the Aes Sedai. The Aes Sedai are capable of wielding the One Power, allowing them to heal others and control the elements. Also shown is Daniel Henney’s al’Lan Mandragoran, Moiraine’s bodyguard. Fans are excited to see the two fight side by side.
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Rosamund Pike is the only A-list actress attached to this project with the rest being young, fresh faces. The remaining ensemble includes Marcus Rutherford as Perrin Aybara, Madeleine Madden as Egwene al’Vere, Josha Stradowski as Rand al’Thor, Zoë Robins as Nynaeve al’Meara, and Barney Harris as Mat Cauthon. These are the five central characters who will end up being mentored by Moiraine.
There are plenty of other recognizable things from the books for fans to enjoy, such as Shadar Logoth, a cursed city of shadow; the White Tower of Tar Valon, and the show’s version of the Myrddraal and Trollocs, who will oppose Moiraine’s group.
The official synopsis for The Wheel of Time reads: “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.”
