Rosamund, how do you think Moiraines perception of him has changed as season three begins?
And Josha, do you think Rand still sees Moiraine as that mentor and guide she once was?
Rosamund Pike:Moiraine is in a difficult position because she still wants to exert influence over Rand.
Rosamund Pike as Moiraine Damodred in Wheel of Time season 3.© Prime Video
Her mission is to guide him and prepare him for the Last Battle.
Thats the mission shes been given, and she doesnt waver.
Shes steadfast and obstinate in that way.
Rand (Josha Stradowski, in white shirt) and Moiraine (Rosamund Pike) and their companions hit the road in season 3. © Prime Video
But she also needs him to become the man he needs to be.
Its a kind of double-edged sword.
So we think, my goodness, is Moiraine playing a game thats now too dangerous?
And as we see, it nearly goes very, very wrong at the end of episode one.
Josha Stradowski:Theresa lot Rand still needs to learn.
But there is still a lot that he doesnt know and hes still very, very afraid.
Whats that internal conflict like for him as we head into season three?
Pike:Its such an important question.
And youre right, you know that information because weve hit people over the head with it.
Stradowski:You know that [channeling is dangerous for men].
Yes, the One Powers tainted by the Dark One, but the danger doesnt only lie in that.
Its also that this human being, this shepherd, is the most powerful channeler in the world.
And what happens if you take someone away from him that he cares about, who he loves?
Or what happens if you push him in a certain direction that he doesnt want to be pushed into?
Thats also when that danger and madness comes out.
So what that danger and madness really means is what we still have to see.
How do you think shes feeling now that the power structure is in such violent turmoil?
Pike:The seat of whats considered power and protection is crumbling.
The White Tower is dividing into factions.
Theres basically a mutiny within the White Tower.
And Moiraine is powerless to help.
She knows that Siuans support is crumbling.
And Moiraine is obviously exiled and powerless to help.
So its very conflicting.
And Moiraine has lostshes basically lost the great love of her life, her Siuan.
The Wheel of Timereturns for season three March 13 on Prime Video.
The first three episodes will release together, with a weekly drop to follow until April 17.
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