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Wheel Of Time Season 2 Opening Scene Released, Subtly Pays Tribute To The Books-TGN

Summary

  • The Wheel of Time season 2’s opening scene pays tribute to the books and adapts the popular prologue from Robert Jordan’s The Great Hunt.

  • The ensemble cast will return for season 2, including Rosamund Pike as Moiraine, but there will also be a notable recast and new additions to the story.

  • Season 2 will draw inspiration from Jordan’s third novel, The Dragon Reborn, and will follow Rand’s journey to accepting his role as the Dragon Reborn while exploring other intriguing storylines.

The Wheel of Time season 2’s opening scene is now available and subtly pays tribute to the books. Based on Robert Jordan’s best-selling fantasy series of the same name, The Wheel of Time debuted on Prime Video in November 2021. The story focuses on Rand al’Thor (Josha Stradowski), a humble farm boy that learns he is actually The Dragon Reborn. It means he’s a dangerous figure from history that is destined to save the world or, potentially, to break it. The adaptation, developed by Rafe Judkins, will soon return with new episodes starting September 1 on Prime Video.

Ahead of The Wheel of Time season 2, the opening scene has been unveiled. The preview is featured at the end of the season 1 finale episode, “The Eye of the World,” on Prime Video. Check out the images below for snippets of the opening scene:

The scene adapts the popular prologue, titled “Darkfriend Social.” The prologue is from the second of Jordan’s books, The Great Hunt, which largely serves as the basis for the upcoming episodes. Prime Video also provided the official description for season 2, which can be read below:

Based on the best-selling Robert Jordan fantasy series The Wheel of Time, Rand al’Thor (Josha Stradowski, Gran Turismo) learns he is The Dragon Reborn-a dangerous figure from history destined to save the world … or break it. Desperate to protect him from the Dark One, an army of powerful women must reckon with his burgeoning power and encroaching madness. The Wheel of Time turns, and the Last Battle approaches. Though Rand thought he destroyed the Dark One, evil is not gone from the world. In Season Two, threats new and very old seek out the young friends from the Two Rivers, now scattered over the world. The woman who found and guided them is now powerless to help, and so they must find other sources of strength. In each other, or themselves. In the Light … or the Dark.”

What To Expect From The Wheel Of Time Season 2

One of the big aspects of The Wheel of Time season 2 relates to its large ensemble cast. Rosamund Pike will return to the role of Moiraine and will be joined by fellow returning actors Madeline Madden as Egwene, Zoë Robins as Nynaeve, Marcus Rutherford as Perrin, and Daniel Henney as Lan. But along with these returning faces, season 2 features a notable recast and several new additions to the story.

The character of Mat Cauthon has been recast for Wheel of Time season 2, with Barney Harris exiting the role that The Witcher‘s Dónal Finn will fill. Ceara Coveney, meanwhile, will play Elayne Trakand. The character is described as the daughter-heir of Andor and an integral character in Rand’s journey. Gary Beadle will portray Elyas Machera, who comes across Perrin and Egwene on the road. Other cast members were announced for undisclosed roles, indicating that The Wheel of Time intends to expand its narrative purview.

Related: Wheel Of Time Season 1 Ending Explained: What Happens Next?

The Wheel of Time season 2 is likewise based on some elements of Jordan’s third novel, The Dragon Reborn. After season 1 ended with Rand going off on his own, it seems his journey to accepting his fate as the Dragon Reborn will be crucial to season 2. However, there are other intriguing threads, such as Mat going back to the dark city of Shadar Logoth.

Source: Prime Video