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After a thrilling conclusion to the second season ofThe Wheel of Timeon Prime Video, the highly acclaimed series has left fans buzzing with excitement over the show’s future and that anticipation was fed even further after an exciting event at New York Comic-Con over the weekend.
During the panel to promoteThe Wheel of Time, executive producerMarigo Kehoe, VFX supervisorAndy Scrase, and VFX producerBrian Showsengaged in a discussion moderated byDamian Holbrookof TV Guide Magazine.
They delved into the intricacies of the series' remarkable visual effects in Season 2 and unveiled an exclusive VFX highlight reel created specifically for the NYCC audience.
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However, the audience was given an extra special treat when showrunnerRafe Judkinsmade a surprise appearance at the end of the panel.He announced that Season 3 ofThe Wheel of Timewould primarily focus on the storylines from Book Four, with elements from Book Five, a revelation met with enthusiastic cheers.
Furthermore, he teased that viewers would have the opportunity to meet more members of the Forsaken, and the forthcoming season would explore the concept of Dreamwalking, an ability to enter the dreams of others.
Judkins wasn’t done with the special treats, though, as he then popped up at a unique in-theater screening of the action-packed Season 2 finale held at the Whitby Hotel in New York where he had a Q&A session withSean T. Collinsanddiscussed plot points for the season ahead.
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Thrilling Adventures Await in ‘The Wheel of Time’ Season 3
Rafe confirmed that in Season 3,viewers would not only return to the Two Riversbut also explore fan-favorite cities previously unseen on screen, such as Tanchico and Rhuidean.
The season will take audiences to the Aiel Waste, delve into Aiel culture, and provide insight into Aes Sedai politics at the White Tower.
Additionally, new versions of channeling in other cultures and the introduction of the famous Sea Folk, a seafaring people known for trading, were promised.
The entire second season ofThe Wheel of Timeis now available for streaming on Prime Video, and it has garnered critical acclaim witha Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The second season was filmed in various locations, including the Czech Republic, Morocco, and Italy, and features a stellar cast that includesRosamund Pike, Daniel Henney, Josha Stradowski, Zoe Robins, Madeleine Madden, Marcus Rutherford, Donal Finn,andCeara Coveney.
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