Two more actors have been cast in The Wheel of Time, Amazon Prime's adaptation of the fantasy book series by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.Both will play members of the Children of the Light, an independent military organization also known as Whitecloaks, opposed to those who can use magic by channeling. Although not portrayed as evil, the Whitecloaks generally appear as antagonists in the story.
Abdul Salis is a British actor who has appeared in Flyboys and Love Actually. He will play Eamon Valda, the supreme leader and Lord Captain Commander of the Children of the Light. Stuart Graham is from Belfast, Northern Ireland, and is known for his roles in Tinker Tailer Sailor Spy and Hunger. Graham will be playing the role of Geofram Bornhald, a Lord Captain.
The Wheel of Time has been making steady casting announcements as the many characters from the epic book series are added to the cast. Although filming was halted due to the coronavirus pandemic, showrunner Rafe Judkins has assured fans that production carries on in all ways that safety permits.
Executive produced and written by Rafe Judkins, The Wheel of Time stars Rosamund Pike, Josha Stradowski, Marcus Rutherford, Zoë Robins, Barney Harris, Madeleine Madden, Daniel Henney, and Michael McElhatton. A premiere date has not been announced by Amazon at this time.