One of the major characters for the adaptation of the popular fantasy seriesThe Wheel of Timeis being recast for the second season. As reported byDeadline,Barney Harris, who will be playing the character of Mat Cauthon in Season 1 of the upcoming series, is being replaced byDónal Finnin Season 2, which is currently in production.
The reason for the recasting is unclear as of now, with the decision being extremely strange, given that replacing one of the show’s primary characters before the series has even begun streaming is quite shocking.
Mat Cauthon is one of the “Emond’s Field Five,” the group that travels withRosamund Pike’s character, Moiraine, and is one of the main characters of the show. Amazon’sWheel of Timeadaptation is also set to starZoë Robins,Daniel Henney,Madeleine Madden,Marcus Rutherford, andJosha Stradowski.
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The series was renewed for a second season back in May and will follow the story of Moiraine, who is a member of the Aes Sedai, an all-female organization in a world where only certain women can wield its magic. The 14-volume book series was written byRobert Jordanuntil his death in 2007. Fellow fantasy writerBrandon Sandersonwent on to finish the series with the final book,A Memory of Light, releasing in 2013. The series is highly regarded by both fans and critics, with many considering it a modern classic in the fantasy genre. Sanderson is acting as consulting producer on the show alongsideHarriet McDougal, withRafe Judkinsacting as showrunner.Larry MondragonandRick Selvageof Red Eagle Entertainment,Ted FieldandMike Weberof Radar Pictures,Darren Lemke,Marigo Kehoe, andUta Briesewitzare also set to act as executive producers, with Briesewitz set to also direct two episodes.
The first season ofThe Wheel of Timewill premiere on Amazon Prime Video on November 19. Watch the teaser trailer forThe Wheel of Timebelow:
The Wheel of Time is one of the most popular and enduring fantasy series of all time, with more than 90 million books sold. Set in a sprawling, epic world where magic exists and only certain women are allowed to access it, the story follows Moiraine (Pike), a member of the incredibly powerful all-female organization called the Aes Sedai, as she arrives in the small town of Two Rivers. There, she embarks on a dangerous, world-spanning journey with five young men and women, one of whom is prophesied to be the Dragon Reborn, who will either save or destroy humanity.
