Criminal Minds‘ Daniel Henney Joins Wheel of Time Adaptation at Amazon
Criminal Minds‘ Daniel Henney has been cast as al’Lan Mandragoran in Amazon Prime’s series adaptation of The Wheel of Time, TVLine has learned.
In the series of fantasy novels by James Oliver Rigney Jr. aka Robert Jordan, the character, commonly known as Lan, crosses paths with — SPOILERS ALERT? — both Moiraine Damodred (to be played by Gone Girl‘s Rosamund Pike) and Nynaeve al’Meara (Power Rangers‘ Zoe Robins).
The Wheel of Time, which was greenlit last October, is set in a “sprawling, epic world where magic exists and only certain women are allowed to access it,” per the official logline. The story follows Pike’s Moiraine, “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.”
Rafe Judkins (Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) will serve as showrunner and executive producer.
Since 2015, Henney has been a part of CBS’ Criminal Minds franchise. His character, Matt Simmons, was first introduced in a backdoor pilot for the spinoff Beyond Borders, which launched in 2016. Following that offshoot’s cancellation, Henney transitioned to the mothership, which is set to air its 15th and final season at midseason.
Henney’s previous TV credits also include Hawaii Five-0, NCIS: Los Angeles and Revolution.
Please be mindful of those who haven’t read the series. This announcement has many spoilers in it.
Noted, and amended! Thank you for the catch.–Mgmt.
I don’t know if the article has been changed, but as someone who has read the books, I don’t see any spoilers. It’s a strange way for the show to officially describe the character. If anything, it’s a little misleading.
I’m so excited! Every casting decision they have made so far has made me happy. This decision, is by far my favorite! <3
BTW…I have read this series over 20 years, and I’ve read it through 3 times. I cannot tell you how much I love this series going forward.
Really like this casting. Not exactly how I pictured Lan but he really fits the role.
Love Daniel so I’m really happy.
Well, I mean they’ve completely screwed the casting of every single Emond’s Fielder… why not go ahead and completely screw Lan’s casting too. This show will NOT be RJ’s WoT.
Agree going to be the typical lets shove our politics into it type of show that has ruined multiple shows before it. To note people who read fantasy usually don’t want real world politics shoved in it.