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Concept art for Amazon’s Wheel of Time series reveals live-action designs of key locations. Penned by Robert Jordan, The Wheel of Time novels span 14 volumes and became the best-selling fantasy series since The Lord of the Rings, which Amazon is also bringing to the small screen. The one-hour action fantasy series, which incorporates elements of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Christianity into the story, has cast Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl) for the leading role of Moiraine.

Hailed for its detailed imaginary world and impeccably developed magic system, Wheel of Time follows Moiraine Damodred, a member of the all-female organization the Aes Sedai, as she embarks on a perilous mission. Located in an unnamed world where magic can only be used by women, Moiraine recruits five young men and women on her journey, believing one of them to be the Dragon reborn, who has the power to either save humanity or destroy it. Despite filming delays amid the coronavirus pandemic, Amazon’s Wheel of Time has attempted to keep fans in the loop about production. Now, Amazon has unveiled a new look at key locations in the fantasy series.

Wheel of Time’s Twitter account posted a teaser video to commemorate the 31st anniversary of the release of Eye of the World, the first book in the Wheel of Time series. Featuring showrunner Rafe Judkins stating, “I feel so lucky we get to bring this world to life,” the clip offers a look at some locations and moments from Wheel of Time, including Emond’s Field, the city of Shadar Logoth, a Tinkers caravan, and two men overlooking a valley at an encampment down below. Check out the amazing concept art below:

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Produced by Rafe Judkins (Agents of S.H.I.E.LD.), Wheel of Time has been in production for almost two years. In addition to Pike as the sorceress Moiraine, the cast also includes Joshua Stradowski as Rand al’ Thor, Sophia Okodeno as Amyrlin Seat, Madeline Madden as Egwene al Vere, and Kate Fleetwood as Liandrin. At the time time of this writing, Amazon has yet to announce a release date for the highly-anticipated show. For all the Wheel of Time fans anxiously awaiting the adaptation too, a look at the concept art should no doubt heighten the anticipation for the fantasy series.

Indeed, Amazon has become the streaming service for epic fantasy series offerings with the green light for both The Wheel of Time and Lord of the Rings. Wheel of Time has long resonated with fans for its endlessly fascinating world, complex characters, and powerful women at its core. Now, those familiar with the novels, as well as those seeking out a new action fantasy, have a series to dive into when Wheel of Time finally arrives.

Perhaps the best heroic fantasy writing of all times, mostly sure a very difficult task for the producers, but amazing news!