Is The Wheel of Time Season 2 going to happen sometime soon? Well, this is a question that is in the mind of everyone who has watched the first season of the show and has become interested in the magical storyline.
The good news is that Amazon Prime Video has already confirmed a six-month renewal. This decision was taken even before The Wheel of Time Season 1 debuted on the platform.
Vernon Sanders, the head of Amazon Studios Global TV, has mentioned the reason for this early announcement for The Wheel of Time Season 2.
They are making these giant investments in a very planned manner. Before making these investments, they have done their background studies to ensure the profits they will be driving from the show.
The investments made in the show’s first season are already bringing in good results. The show has become the most-watched original series on Amazon Prime Video for the year. The second season will definitely bring in better outcomes.
If you want to know more about The Wheel of Time Season 2, continue reading the article to get all the latest updates.
The Wheel of Time Season 2 renewal status and release date: when will it arrive?
The particular time as to when The Wheel of Time Season 2 will release has not been revealed by Amazon Prime Video.
However, the fans would be happy to hear that shooting for the second season started way back in the month of July of 2021. The expected timeline for the release of the new season would be either Spring or Summer of 2022.
Veron Sanders was asked whether The Wheel of Time Season 2 would release along with the Lord of the Rings prequel series. He stated that strategized plans are being made for the release date of the show’s new season.
All the characters in The Wheel of Time Season 2 (via Amazon Prime Video)He mentions that the shows are totally different from each other. But they will be having the thoughts of the show’s fans in mind.
Along with the second season of the show, we will also get to see the return of The Boys, The Expanse and Carnival Row. The future seems very exciting and filled with new content for the Studio.
Which actors will be seen returning in The Wheel of Time Season 2?
Rosamund Pike will surely come back as Moiraine Damodred as the lead actor in the second season. There will be a few new additions to the cast for The Wheel of Time Season 2.
From The Amazing World of Emma’s Cearacognizant Broadchurch, Meera Syal and Natasha O’Keeffe, the star of Peaky Blinders, will be seen joining the cast.
Rosamund Pike in The Wheel of Time (via Amazon Prime Video)Along with them, we will also see Arnas Fedaravicius, Gregg Chillingirian, and Guy Roberts returning in their roles. All the other casts from the show’s first season will again be seen in The Wheel of Time Season 2.
Dónal Finn, the actor from The Witcher, will be playing the role of Mat Cauthon in the second season. Barney Harris earlier played this character in the first season.
The showrunners did not disclose the reason as to why this decision was taken. However, they have assured that this change in the actor will not be too jarring for the audience.
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What could be the plot for The Wheel of Time Season 2?
All the fans and audience of the show are very eager to know what is in store for them in The Wheel of Time Season 2.
The showrunners have faith in Rafe and Rosamund to bring in something even better in the show’s new season.
Now that the giant world of the show has been introduced and the characters have been established, there are several ways the story could move forward with new dynamics.
The Wheel of Time (via Amazon Prime Video)The show will be getting bigger, expansive, and bolder while moving forward with the 14 novels in the original series. The new season will have many materials to go through and fix onto something.
The show’s first season is based on the book The Eye of the World.
When can we expect The Wheel of Time Season 2 trailer to release?
As the filming for the second season has started way back in July 2021, we can expect some footage to drop in soon for the second season.
By Spring 2022, we can surely expect to see a teaser of The Wheel of Time Season 2. The first season is already available on Amazon Prime Video. Go ahead and watch it if you have not till now.
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