Meet the Royal Family of Andor from THE WHEEL OF TIME Season 3

As a dedicated fan with a heart for intricate plots and complex characters, I couldn’t be more thrilled about the casting announcements for The Wheel of Time season three! The Andor royal family is a pivotal part of Robert Jordan’s epic saga, and these new additions to the cast look absolutely spot-on.

As a dedicated gamer immersed in the world of “The Wheel of Time”, I can’t help but share my excitement about the latest developments. In season two, I found myself stepping into the shoes of Elayne Trakand, the future queen of Andor. I thought I was just going to study at the White Tower, as is customary for Andorian royals, but boy, was I in for a surprise!

Moving from left to right in the provided image, we encounter Gaebril (photographed by Frederico Martins), followed by Morgase, Gawyn, and Galad (photographed by Patch Bell). This casting appears fitting. These characters hold significant roles in Robert Jordan’s novels, without revealing any spoilers. Each of their narratives is woven into the overarching tale of Rand’s destiny as the Dragon Reborn. Notably, each character’s journey carries importance on its own as well. Here’s a brief summary for each character:

  • Acclaimed award-winning (BIFA, U.S. National Society of Film Critics, London Critics’ Circle) actress Olivia Williams (The Sixth Sense, Rushmore, The Crown) portrays ‘Morgase Trakand,’ the Queen of Andor. Morgase did not inherit her throne. Rather, when the succession was left without an heir, she waged a brutal war against a half-dozen noble rivals, and thanks to her political savvy and utter ruthlessness, she won. She has sworn ever since to shield her daughter and heir, Elayne, from ever having to endure what she did… and do what she did. But far from being a tyrant, Morgase has become one of the best queens Andor has ever known.
  • Luke Fetherston (Doctor Who, Big Mood) is ‘Lord Galad’ of House Trakand. A royal prince of Andor and brother to Gawyn and Elayne, Galad is a skilled fighter, famously handsome, and protective of his younger sister.
  • Callum Kerr (Hollyoaks, Monarch) plays ‘Lord Gawyn’ of House Trakand. Gawyn is a royal prince of Andor, and older brother to Galad and Elayne. Despite being the first born, he is not the heir to the throne. Andor is a matriarchy, and so the role of heir falls to his younger sister, Elayne. 
  • Nuno Lopes (White Lines, The New Look) plays the role of ‘Lord Gaebril,’ Queen Morgase’s male consort. Both her lover and adviser, he assists in overseeing matters political and military. Andor is a matriarchal society, and so his power and influence, though vast, are always second to that of his Queen, to whom his loyalties and services are sworn.

The third season of “The Wheel of Time” is set to debut on Amazon Prime Video on March 13, 2025. Based on the trailer, it seems like a wonderfully relaxing watch.

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2024-12-18 17:02