October 2, 20187 yr Been hearing this was the case for a while, but it was made official: https://www.newsarama.com/42085-robert-jordan-s-wheel-of-time-in-development-as-amazon-tv-series.html Quote Amazon Studios today announced it has ordered the one-hour action fantasy The Wheel of Time to series. Based upon Robert Jordan’s best-selling fantasy novels, which have sold more than 90 million copies worldwide, the series was adapted for TV by Rafe Judkins (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Chuck) who also serves as showrunner, and is co-produced by Amazon Studios and Sony Pictures Television. The Wheel of Time will premiere globally on Amazon Prime Video in over 200 countries and territories. The Wheel of Time is set in a sprawling, epic world where magic exists, but only women can use it. Meaning that in this series — women hold the keys to power. The story follows Moiraine, a member of the shadowy and influential all-female organization called the ‘Aes Sedai’ as she embarks on a dangerous, world-spanning journey with five young men and women. Moiraine’s interested in these five because she believes one of them might be the reincarnation of an incredibly powerful individual, whom prophecies say will either save humanity or destroy it. The series draws on numerous elements of European and Asian culture and philosophy, most notably the cyclical nature of time found in Buddhism and Hinduism. Quote “The Wheel of Time is endlessly fascinating and resonates hugely with fans as one of the best-selling global properties, and we were drawn to its timely narrative featuring powerful women at the core,” said Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon Studios. “We’re thrilled to extend our relationship with devotees who’ve found the book series transformative and welcome new ones by bringing it to life on Prime Video for viewers worldwide.” “Developing and producing Robert Jordan’s beloved fourteen-books-series for TV is a big undertaking, and we don’t take it lightly,” said Sharon Tal Yguado, Head of Event Series, Amazon Originals. “We believe that Rafe’s personal connection to the material and soulful writing will resonate with the book’s passionate fans.” Now I don’t have to finish reading the series, yay! Seriously, Amazon is upping their sci-fi/fantasy game. Man in the High Castle, Good Omens, The Expanse, others here and there. And they inked a new deal with Neil Gaiman for more stuff. Now I just need them to do a proper Discworld series.
October 2, 20187 yr So happy to hear this is finally going to happen. Now, if they can just cut out all the filler of women arguing with each other we'll be golden. No braids should be pulled! Also, I'm wondering if they'll stick to the books with Rand being a polygamist. That should be a hoot if they do.
October 9, 20187 yr Those were some thick volumes. About 6 of which could be almost completely done away with
October 9, 20187 yr Ahhh. The dragon ball z of High fantasy. I actually managed to finish the series. Ending was quite enjoyable
October 9, 20187 yr On 10/2/2018 at 2:12 PM, atomheartbevo said: Seriously, Amazon is upping their sci-fi/fantasy game. Man in the High Castle, Good Omens, The Expanse, others here and there. they also spent a quarter billion dollars on rights to lord of the rings
October 9, 20187 yr I love this. Could have been GoT before GoT if they could have gotten the rights issues figured out. Hope It's not just a knock off clone of that.
June 25, 20196 yr Not sure how I feel about that - RP has a very calming and demure aspect to her but isn't one of the key challenges that Moiraine has to overcome is that many of the Sister don't give her credit because she's young and petite?
June 25, 20196 yr Moiraine is short/petite. There's probably half of a book devoted to describing her. Rosamund Pike is about 5' 9" Love Rosamund but not sure why she's Moiraine. Maybe the same idiots that cast Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher are involved. I would have gone with Rebecca Ferguson.
June 25, 20196 yr Author She can pull off playing a lot younger than her 40 years, and she’s got grace. It is odd on the height, didn’t realize she was that tall. This was in the twitter replies, and seemed Ike an interesting place to ask for your first job in the film industry Edited June 25, 20196 yr by atomheartbevo
June 25, 20196 yr Author https://twitter.com/rafejudkins That’s the show runner, he’s tweeted out some episode names, but I haven’t checked to see how they match up to parts of the first book.
June 25, 20196 yr and I don't think I'd ever describe Rosamund as looking "ageless", which is supposed to be the standard look for Aes Sedai.
June 26, 20196 yr Been too long since I read the books, isn't Moiraine the Aes Sedai that travels to their hometown and takes the kids under her wing?
June 26, 20196 yr 25 minutes ago, bamachine said: Been too long since I read the books, isn't Moiraine the Aes Sedai that travels to their hometown and takes the kids under her wing? yes
June 26, 20196 yr Ahh, I recall imagining her and Ny in some hate fueled scissoring, good times, good times.
June 26, 20196 yr I could see Pike as one of the creepy, combative Aes Sedai who don't trust Rand/want to cut him off from the Source. Moraine is more a mother/mentor figure early and then sacrifices herself. Don't know if Pike's weird/alien vibe works for her. But odder casting choices have worked out well before and I'm willing to give these folks a lot of rope since they're actually giving us AWoT.
June 26, 20196 yr I just want this to be made well. I’ve read the first 9 books at least 3 times through and the entire series once. Such an incredible overall story . Money and greed got in the way of it ending in 6 books like Jordan originally wanted . Should have a ton of content to draw from. I hope they get it right . Actually i I wouldn’t even mind if they just get it ok. What I don’t want is to watch the first 30 minutes and go well this shit is gonna suck ...like some of those 80s fantasy movies. That is my biggest fear. My bar is set very very low. Will be a show i set my schedule around if it is good or even decent . Love the world he created . Can’t wait to see it come to life. Edited June 26, 20196 yr by UTGrad98
March 26, 20214 yr Author 22 minutes ago, hookemATL said: Is this a miniseries or just just one 235-hour movie to cover all the books? Season per book. Amazon wants their own Game of Thrones series except they don’t have to worry about the author dropping dead before the books are finished.
March 26, 20214 yr 5 hours ago, atomheartbevo said: Season per book. Amazon wants their own Game of Thrones series except they don’t have to worry about the author dropping dead before the books are finished. That already happened
March 26, 20214 yr 2 hours ago, Dilligas said: I’ve read the series twice, hope TV can do it justice. The wheel weaves as the wheel wills
March 27, 20214 yr 7 hours ago, Michael Knight said: That already happened Sorry for apparently missing a joke, but what series was this in reference to?
March 27, 20214 yr Author 32 minutes ago, Prepuce of Doom said: Sorry for apparently missing a joke, but what series was this in reference to? The joke is that George R. R. Martin will die before he finishes his GOT books. Robert Jordan actually died before finishing Wheel of Time - Brandon Sanderson had to finish the very last book.
March 27, 20214 yr 34 minutes ago, atomheartbevo said: The joke is that George R. R. Martin will die before he finishes his GOT books. Robert Jordan actually died before finishing Wheel of Time - Brandon Sanderson had to finish the very last book. To be fair if he hadn't died it would have been the last 5 books
March 27, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, atomheartbevo said: The joke is that George R. R. Martin will die before he finishes his GOT books. Robert Jordan actually died before finishing Wheel of Time - Brandon Sanderson had to finish the very last book. Ahh, thanks! I had forgotten that I knew that... I made it part of the way through book #6. Bought it right when it came out during my freshman year but eventually gave up when I realized there were much better ways to spend my ample free time. Back then it always struck me as a more developed version of the two David Eddings series. I'll definitely check out the Amazon version. Edited March 27, 20214 yr by Prepuce of Doom
March 27, 20214 yr 7 hours ago, Prepuce of Doom said: Ahh, thanks! I had forgotten that I knew that... I made it part of the way through book #6. Bought it right when it came out during my freshman year but eventually gave up when I realized there were much better ways to spend my ample free time. Back then it always struck me as a more developed version of the two David Eddings series. I'll definitely check out the Amazon version. The Eddings series needs to be made.
May 20, 20214 yr https://deadline.com/2021/05/the-wheel-of-time-renewed-season-2-amazon-1234761078/amp/?__twitter_impression=true ‘The Wheel Of Time’ Renewed For Season 2 By Amazon Ahead Of Launch Peter White May 20, 2021 9:30AM PDT Amazon is doubling down on The Wheel of Time. The streamer has renewed the fantasy series for a second season ahead of the launch of the show. It comes as production has wrapped on season one in the Czech Republic. It is the latest market in a long road for the adaptation of Robert Jordan’s books, which has been in development in one form or another for 20 years and that Amazon ordered to series in October 2018. Like many series, production of the drama was also hit by the pandemic. The Wheel of Time, set in a sprawling, epic world where magic exists, but only women can use it, is co-produced by Amazon Studios and Sony Pictures Television and comes from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D and Chuck writer Rafe Judkins, who is showrunner and exec producer. It stars Rosamund Pike as Moiraine, a member of the shadowy and influential 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. Joshua Stradowski, Marcus Rutherford, Zoe Robins, Barney Harris, Madeleine Madden, Daniel Henney, Michael McElhatton, Alvaro Morte, Hammed Animashaun, Alexandrew Willaume, Johann Myers, Jennifer Cheon Garcia, Maria Dolye Kennedy, Daryl McCormack, Narinder Samra, Priyanka Bose, Emmaniel Imani, Taylor Napier, Kate Fleetwood, Christopher Sciueref, Juliet Howland, Mandi Symonds, Lolita Chakrabarti, Michael Tuahine, David Sterne, Abdul Salis, Stuart Graham, Kae Alexander, Sophie Okonedo, Clare Perkins, Peter Franzen, Pasha Bocarie, Jennifer K Preston and Darren Clarke also feature. Larry Mondragon and Rick Selvage of Red Eagle Entertainment, Ted Field and Mike Weber of Radar Pictures, Darren Lemke, Marigo Kehoe and Uta Briesewitz will also serve as executive producers, with Briesewitz set to direct the first two episodes. Rosamund Pike will serve as producer and Harriet McDougal and Brandon Sanderson as consulting producers. “The belief Amazon Studios and Sony Pictures Television have shown in The Wheel of Time has been incredible to see throughout the entire process of making this show. Getting a second season order before the first season has even premiered is such a vote of confidence in the work we are doing and the property itself, and we couldn’t be happier to be able to continue to live and work in the world Robert Jordan created,” said Rafe Judkins. “This property is one I’ve loved since I was a teenager, and seeing it brought to life with the resources to make it truly worthy of what’s on the page is something I can’t wait for the other fans of the books to see. And Season 2 just keeps expanding the world we built in Season 1.” Co-Head of Television at Amazon Studios Vernon Sanders added, “The Wheel of Time is a beloved series of fantasy novels from Robert Jordan, renowned for the rich world and diverse characters he created. The approach Rafe and his team have taken with this project is a testament to Amazon Studios commitment to deliver something special for the devoted fans around the world. In partnership with the team at Sony Pictures Television, we wanted our Prime Video customers to be delighted that a second season is already in the works so that they would know that the journey would continue.” “From the moment we pitched the Amazon Studios team, we realized they shared the same excitement as we did about this brilliant project based on Robert Jordan’s series of best-selling novels and that we were all creating a very special and extraordinary spectacle,” said Jeff Frost, President of Sony Pictures Television. “Receiving a second season pickup right after wrapping Season one, exemplifies their dedication to and belief in this series. We can’t wait for audiences globally to experience the magic that Rafe, our other talented producers, Rosamund and the rest of the cast and crew have created.”
May 20, 20214 yr Author 19 minutes ago, MillerEP said: Larry Mondragon A man named Larry Mondragon working on a Wheel of Time series?
May 21, 20214 yr Lol, yeah I had to look it up too, only two credits, highly sus: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10706448/
May 21, 20214 yr Author 4 hours ago, MillerEP said: Lol, yeah I had to look it up too, only two credits, highly sus: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10706448/ And the other credit was from a Wheel of Time-based series. And he's an expert on cannabis - https://www.craigfryandassociates.com/copy-of-craig-fry Basically, looks like he's a top executive at the company that had acquired the WOT rights - https://www.tor.com/2010/05/17/jordancon-interview-with-red-eagle-entertainment/ A cool name. Edited May 21, 20214 yr by atomheartbevo
July 15, 20214 yr Prequel Movies being made now too: https://nerdist.com/article/wheel-of-time-movie-adaptation-prequel-development-zack-stentz/ WHEEL OF TIME PREQUEL MOVIE ADAPTATION IS IN THE WORKS by Amy Ratcliffe Jul 13 2021 • 10:07 AM
September 2, 20214 yr 7 hours ago, Michael Knight said: Rand is in this series right? Ayn Rand? what the fuck is the wheel of time?
September 2, 20214 yr I am going to be highly disappointed because I have allowed myself to be completely overhyped. There is nothing anyone can do. I am expecting Peter Jackson's LOTR. Feels like August of every Texas Football season the past 20 years. Jordan was long winded but in terms of the actual storyline of Rand, this is my favorite fantasy series of all time. If done right it is going to be epic. Jordan basically asked himself, "What would you do if you were tasked to be the savior of the world." That is the power Rand has. Cant wait.
September 3, 20214 yr 23 hours ago, Michael Knight said: Rand is in this series right? Kinda feels like he will be a secondary thought. I'm sure he won't be, but the trailer looks like the pussycat Dolls got an action movie
September 3, 20214 yr Moiraine is short/petite. There's probably half of a book devoted to describing her. Rosamund Pike is about 5' 9" Love Rosamund but not sure why she's Moiraine. Maybe the same idiots that cast Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher are involved. I would have gone with Rebecca Ferguson. Rosamund Pike is a great actress but looks like she's 50 in those scenes. Really miscast.This looks like that abortion of a Shannara series MTV tried that was basically a CW Hunger Games series with magic and elves. Sent from my KFMAWI using Tapatalk
September 3, 20214 yr Quote Joshua Stradowski, Marcus Rutherford, Zoe Robins, Barney Harris, Madeleine Madden, Daniel Henney, Michael McElhatton, Alvaro Morte, Hammed Animashaun, Alexandrew Willaume, Johann Myers, Jennifer Cheon Garcia, Maria Dolye Kennedy, Daryl McCormack, Narinder Samra, Priyanka Bose, Emmaniel Imani, Taylor Napier, Kate Fleetwood, Christopher Sciueref, Juliet Howland, Mandi Symonds, Lolita Chakrabarti, Michael Tuahine, David Sterne, Abdul Salis, Stuart Graham, Kae Alexander, Sophie Okonedo, Clare Perkins, Peter Franzen, Pasha Bocarie, Jennifer K Preston and Darren Clarke also feature. I don't recognize a single one of those names.
September 3, 20214 yr Author 1 hour ago, High Plains Drifter said: I don't recognize a single one of those names. Kind of like Game of Thrones, season 1? It's by design. Amazon is dropping half a billion on this first season - getting a bunch of named actors could easily add another $20 or $30 million, for not much return - WOT fans are going to show up for this regardless of who any of those people are, and they will pester their family/friends to watch it.
September 3, 20214 yr 46 minutes ago, atomheartbevo said: Kind of like Game of Thrones, season 1? It's by design. Amazon is dropping half a billion on this first season - getting a bunch of named actors could easily add another $20 or $30 million, for not much return - WOT fans are going to show up for this regardless of who any of those people are, and they will pester their family/friends to watch it. That's half a billion misspent then because the trailer makes it look like a fan film full of LARP'ers.
September 5, 20214 yr I'm hyped. The brief glimpses of the Trollocs look about right, but the Myrddraal's don't match up to my imagination. For some reason, they seemed more human-like in my head.
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