Summary

• The Wheel of Time season 2 cast is extensive, featuring actors from around the world in major and minor roles, with Rosamund Pike leading the way as Moiraine.
• The second season picks up the story from The Great Hunt, with the main eight characters returning and several new faces ing the ing cast.
• Each actor in the cast has a diverse background and previous roles, including Rosamund Pike's breakthrough in Die Another Day and Madeleine Madden's address to the nation of Australia at age 13.

The Wheel of Time season 2 cast is huge, with actors from all over the world appearing in both major and minor roles in the series. Led by showrunner Rafe Judkins, Wheel of Time adapts the best-selling fantasy novels by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson for Prime Video. Wheel of Time stars Rosamund Pike as Moiraine, a member of the Aes Sedai, a magical-wielding order of women who set out to protect the world. Moiraine is looking for the prophesied Dragon Reborn, a person who could save or destroy the world depending on their actions — a storyline that's set to continue unfolding in The Wheel of Time season 2 (adding many new characters and cast in the process).

Wheel of Time season 2 picked up a renewal seven months before the first season even aired, and Prime Video has big visions for this epic fantasy series. The Wheel of Time season 1 adapted the first book of the series, The Eye of the World, but there are 13 other novels in the series, so there are a lot of stories left to tell. As a result, the main eight characters from Wheel of Time season 2 will not only return, but their ing cast from the first season will see several new faces for the second season, which will adapt the story from The Great Hunt. Here is a breakdown of the Wheel of Time season 2 cast and where they have appeared before.

Rosamund Pike As Moiraine Damodred

Rosamund Pike plays Moiraine Damodred in the Wheel of Time season 2 cast. Moiraine is a Cairhienin Aes Sedai of the Blue Ajah, who arrived in Two Rivers knowing someone there was destined to be the Dragon Reborn, and that person would save or destroy humanity. At the end of Wheel of Time season 1, she was exiled. However, she was last seen at the Eye of the World, cut off from the One Power. Rosamund Pike is a British actor who was born in London and got her start on TV, with shows like A Rather English Marriage and Wives and Daughters.

Pike got her big breakout in the James Bond movie Die Another Day as the Bond Girl and double agent Miranda Frost. Since then, Pike has enjoyed several high-profile roles, including as Jane in Pride & Prejudice (2005), Queen Andromeda in Wrath of the Titans, Helen in Jack Reacher, and Amy Dunne in Gone Girl, which earned her an Oscar nomination.

Daniel Henney As Lan Mandragoran

Daniel Henney's Wheel of Time season 2 character is Lan Mandragoran. Lan is the Malkieri Warder (a bonded warrior) of Moiraine and fights with her in Two Rivers as she seeks out the Dragon Reborn. He was last seen with Moiraine at the Eye of the World. Henney is an American actor born in Michigan who made his name thanks to the TV series My Lovely Sam Soon, a Korean drama where he played Dr. Henry Kim.

Henney also has some high-profile movies under his belt. He starred in X-Men Origins: Wolverine as Agent Zero, he voiced Tadashi Hamada in Big Hero 6, and he starred as Elijah in 2023's Missing. On TV, he took on the role of Matt Simmons in Criminal Minds and its spinoff series Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders.

Zoë Robins As Nynaeve al'Meara

Zoë Robins plays Nynaeve al'Meara in the Wheel of Time season 2 cast. Nynaeve is the Wisdom of Two Rivers, who is also driven by a desire to heal. She was last seen on the battlefield. It looked like she was dying but was healed by Egwene. Robins is a New Zealand actor who got her first acting role at the age of 12 in The New Tomorrow and followed that up with The Killian Curse.

As an adult, her roles are limited, but she appeared in the 2019 movie Black Christmas. On TV, Robins appeared in The Shannara Chronicles, The Brokenwood Mysteries, and in 2017 she took on the role of the White Ninja Steel Ranger, Hayley Foster, in Power Rangers Ninja Steel.

Madeleine Madden As Egwene al'Vere

Madeleine Madden's Wheel of Time season 2 character is Egwene al'Vere. Egwene is a member of the Women's Circle and has considered apprenticing as a Wisdom. At the end of Wheel of Time season 1, she healed Nynaeve and saved her life. Madden is an Australian actor whose biggest role is Wheel of Time, although she has been acting since she was 12. She was best known for delivering an address to the nation of Australia in 2010 at the age of 13 about the future of Indigenous Australians.

Other than Wheel of Time, Madden appeared in TV miniseries Pipe Gap, Mystery Road, Picnic at Hanging Rock, and Tomorrow, When the War Began. She also had a man role on Ready for This at the age of 17. In 2019, she also appeared in the live-action movie Dora and the Lost City of Gold as Sammy Moore.

Josha Stradowski As Rand al'Thor

Josha Stradowski plays Rand al'Thor in the Wheel of Time season 2 cast​​​​​​. Rand was a shepherd from Two Rivers who left with Moiraine when she told him that either he or his friends could be the Dragon Reborn. At the end of Wheel of Time season 1, Rand walked into the Blight. Stradowski is an actor who started his career in 2006 with stage productions. However, before Wheel of Time, his acting in film and TV was limited.

Stadowski has had several roles both before and since ing the Wheel of Time cast. In 2011, he starred on Spangas as Pascal for 27 episodes. In 2020, he starred in High Flyers as Rutger de Man for eight episodes and the entire world will get to know him better in 2023 with his role as Nicholas Capa in Gran Turismo.

Dónal Finn As Mat Cauthon

Dónal Finn plays Mat Cauthon in the Wheel of Time season 2 cast. This is a Wheel of Time recasting, as Barney Harris played Mat in the first season of the series. Mat is close friends with Perrin and Rand and left with them when Moiraine said one of them might be the Dragon Reborn. He was last seen approaching the White Tower in Tar Valon. Finn has only been acting in movies and TV shows for four years now.

However, while his roles are small, he has appeared in some big-time movies and TV shows. In 2019, he appeared in one episode of The Witcher as Nettly, in 2020 he appeared in one episode of Netflix's Cursed as Kurt, and in 2022, he had the role of Albert in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore. He also took on the role of Eoin McGonigal in Rogue Heroes.

Marcus Rutherford As Perrin Aybara

Marcus Rutherford's Wheel of Time season 2 character is Perrin Aybara. Perrin and his wife Laila were the blacksmiths of Emond's Field and were pulled into the battle. At the end of Wheel of Time season 1, he was last seen in Fal Dara talking with Padan Fan. Rutherford is an English actor born in Nottingham. His credits only go back to 2017, with limited roles to his name. In 2017, his first role was as Sadiq in Country Lines, while in 2020 he took on the role of Dezzy in Bulletproof.

Ceara Coveney As Elayne Trakand

Ceara Coveney's Wheel of Time season 2 character is Elayne Trakand. Lady Elayne is the Daughter-Heir of Andor and will make her first major appearance in the second season of Wheel of Time. This is a bit of a switch from the books, where she made her first appearance in The Eye of the World. Coveney has almost no credits to her name heading into this role. Outside of three short films, she only appeared in Young Wallander as Mia for four episodes in 2022.

Other Confirmed Wheel of Time Season 2 Returning Characters

Priyanka Bose As Alanna Mosvani: Priyanka Bose plays Alanna Mosvani in the Wheel of Time season 2 cast. Alanna is a Green Ajah Aes Sedai and was last seen in Tar Valon during Moiraine's exile. Bose is an actor from India who has appeared in movies like Mortal, Lion, and the third season of the medical drama The Good Karma Hospital.

Kate Fleetwood As Liandrin Guirale: Kate Fleetwood's Wheel of Time season 2 character is Liandrin Guirale​​​​​​. Liandrin is a Red Ajah Aes Sedai and was last seen in Tar Valon during Moiraine's exile. ​​​​​​​Fleetwood is an English actor who starred as Queen Luna in Fate: The Winx Saga and Nancy Birch in Harlots. She also appeared in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 as Mary Cattermole and in Star Wars: The Force Awakens as a First Order Officer.

Fares Fares As The Man: Fares Fares plays The Man in the Wheel of Time season 2 cast​​​​​​. The Man represents the Dark One in Wheel of Time, and he was last seen at The Eye when Rand pushed him back with his powers. Fares is a Swedish actor who has appeared in movies like Zero Dark Thirty, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story as Senator Vaspar, Westworld as Antoine Costa, Chornobyl as Bacho, and the TV series Tyrant as Fauzi Nadal.

Kae Alexander As Min Farshaw: Kae Alexander's Wheel of Time season 2 character is Min Farshaw. Min is a seer, and she was last seen leaving Fal Dara before the battle started. Alexander is a Japanese-born British actor who is best known for her role as Jing Hua in Bad Education and as Leaf in Game of Thrones.

Sophie Okonedo As Siuan Sanche: Sophie Okonedo s the Wheel of Time season 2 cast as Siuan Sanche. Siuan is the Amyrlin Seat, who was last seen in Tar Valon during Moiraine's exile. Okonedo is an English actor who picked up an Oscar nomination for her role in Hotel Rwanda, an Emmy nomination for her role in Ratched, and a BAFTA nomination for the TV shows Criminal Justice and Criminal: UK.

Hammed Animashaun As Loial: Hammed Animashaun s the Wheel of Time season 2 cast as Loial​​​​​​. Hammed is an ogier, and he was last seen in Fal Dara. He was stabbed by Padan Fain, but will return for Wheel of Time season 2. Animashaun is a British actor who stars in Black Ops as Kay and had a role in the Black Mirror episode USS Callister as the Pizza Guy.

Emmanuel Imani As Ihvon: Emmanuel Imani plays Ihvon in the Wheel of Time season 2 cast​​​​​​. Ihvon is Allana's Warder and was last seen with Alanna in Tar Valon. Imani is best known for his roles in Riches as Simon Richards, Cobra as James Odubajo, and the movies One Shot and Danny Boy.

Jennifer Cheon Garcia As Leane Sharif: Jennifer Cheon Garcia's Wheel of Time season 2 character is Leane Sharif​​​​​​. Leane is the Keeper of the Chronicles and was last seen in Tar Valon during Moiraine's exile. ​​​​​​​

Taylor Napier As Maksim: Taylor Napier s the Wheel of Time season 2 cast as Maksim. Maksim is Alanna's Warder and was last seen with Alanna in Tar Valon. Napier starred in the TV series All About April as Mark Erickson and in the Prime Video series Hanna as Chuck.

Johann Myers As Padan Fain: Johann Myers plays Padan Fain in the Wheel of Time season 2 cast​​​​​​. Padan is a peddler and was last seen leaving Fal Dara with the Horn of Valere. Myers is a long-time television actor with appearances in shows like Without Sin, Somewhere Boy, Halo, Tribes of Europe, and Coronation Street.

Guy Roberts As Uno Nomesta: Guy Roberts's Wheel of Time season 2 character is Uno Nomesta. Uno is a soldier of Fal Data and was wounded by a Fade in the battle. His breakout came in 1990 with the TV series Nadia: The Secret of the Blue Water. He has also appeared in the Prime Video series Hanna and the movie Medieval.

Confirmed Wheel of Time Season 2 New Characters

Ayoola Smart As Aviendha: Ayoola Smart plays Aviendha in the Wheel of Time season 2 cast​​​​​​​. Smart appeared in Cocaine Bear in 2023 as Office Reba, in Killing Eve as Audrey, and in the TV series Smother as Cathy Cregan.

Ragga Ragnars As Bain: Ragga Ragnars's Wheel of Time season 2 character is Bain. Ragnars is a former Olympic swimmer from Iceland who has since made her name in acting. Her biggest role came as Gunnhild in Vikings.

Maja Simonsen As Chiad: Maja Simonsen s the Wheel of Time season 2 cast as Chiad​​​​​​​. Previously, Simonsen appeared in Emily in Paris, The King's Man, and Treadstone.

Jay Duffy As Dain Bornhald: Jay Duffy plays Dain Bornhald in the Wheel of Time season 2 cast. Previously, Duffy appeared in Derry Girls, Playground, Vikings​​​​​​, and Hollyoaks.

Gregg Chilingirian As Ingtar Shinowa: Gregg Chilingirian's Wheel of Time season 2 character is Ingtar Shinowa​​​​​​​. Chilingirian has been acting since 2001 and has previous roles in A Discovery of Witches, The One, Absentia, and Da Vinci's Demons. He also voiced Ron in the Harry Potter video game franchise.

Arnas Fedaravicius As Masema Dagar: Arnas Fedaravicius s the Wheel of Time season 2 cast as Masema Dagar​​​​​​​. Fedaravicius is a Lithuanian actor who appeared in The Last Kingdom as Sihtric.

Rima Te Wiata As Sheriam Bayanar: Rima Te Wiata plays Sheriam Bayanar in the Wheel of Time season 2 cast​​​​​​​. Wiata got her start in 1986 on the TV series Sons and Daughters, where she appeared in 204 episodes as Janice Reid. She also played various characters in the TV series Full Frontal. On the big screen, she appeared in Hunt for the Wilderpeople.

Meera Syal As Verin Mathwin: Meera Syal's Wheel of Time season 2 character is Verin Mathwin​​​​​​​. Syal is an English comic actor who helped create Goodness Gracious Me. She has also appeared in The Sandman, Code 404, Paddington 2, Doctor Strange, and Alice Through the Looking Glass.

Karima McAdams As Lady Suroth: Karima McAdams s the Wheel of Time season 2 cast as Lady Suroth. McAdams is an English actor who has appeared in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows and Alien vs. Predator. She also starred in Vikings as Kassia, Deep State as Leyla, and Fearless as Miriam.

Natasha O'Keeffe As Lanfear: Natasha O'Keeffe plays Lanfear in the Wheel of Time season 2 cast​​​​​​​. O'Keeffe is a British actor who has appeared in Misfits as Abbey, Jekyll and Hyde as Fedora, and Lizzie Shelby in Peaky Blinders​​​​​​.

Xelia Mendes-Jones As An Unknown Character: Xelia Mendes-Jones plays an unknown character in the Wheel of Time season 2 cast. Mendes-Jones is a new face on the scene. In 2018, she had a role in Sans Comic as Janet and will appear in the Fallout and Havoc​​​​​​.