: The production had to adapt to the pandemic, which shifted some location plans toward built sets. Rutherford and Stradowski also touched on the pressure of meeting the expectations of a fanbase that has followed these characters through 14 massive novels.
The 2022 interview featuring (Rand al'Thor) and Marcus Rutherford (Perrin Aybara) centered on their experiences filming the first season of The Wheel of Time and the transition into Season 2. : The production had to adapt to the
For more in-depth coverage, you can watch the video interview at SciFi Vision or read the Collider roundtable discussion . For more in-depth coverage, you can watch the
Key insights from their discussions across various platforms include: by late 2021
: Marcus Rutherford noted that the show's diverse, international casting feels natural and reflects a contemporary adaptation of Robert Jordan's world.
: The actors expressed awe at the filming locations, particularly in Slovenia . Rutherford described riding horses through mountains and turquoise water as "insane," while Stradowski joked that working on the show is better than a "tourist tour" for seeing the world's most beautiful places.
: Stradowski stands out among the cast for his extensive reading of the source material; by late 2021, he was already on the 12th book ( The Gathering Storm ), allowing him to advocate for character shifts in Season 2 based on Rand's future evolution.