Wheel of Time Fantasy Cast

The Forsaken

Lanfear
Jennifer ConnellyLanfear needs to have really white skin with long dark hair and be as beautiful as Rhavin is handsome. She needs to be able to pull off both Lady Selene and Lanfear. Jennifer Connelly also has that ability to have a look in her eyes that makes it seem like she is lusting for power, which Lanfear always is. You may know her from He's Just Not That Into You, Inkheart, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Blood Diamond, Dark Water, Hulk, and Labyrinth.





Ishamael
Jeremy IronsThe strongest of the Forsaken. He thinks the other Forsaken are fools because they don't understand as much as he does about the Pattern and about the Dark One. Other Forsaken have commented saying that he might have been just like Rand if he hadn't converted to the shadow. I can just see fire coming out of Jeremy Irons' eyes. You may know him from Eragon, Casanova, The Merchant of Venice, and Kingdom of Heaven.







Rhavin
Antonio BanderasRhavin needs to be very handsome, dark skinned, and suave. Antonio Banderas was the first person to come to mind and after continued searching I could find nobody better. You may know him from Take the Lead, Spy Kids, The 13th Warrior, The Mask of Zorro, and Desperado.









Asmodean
Johnny DeppAsmodean is described as middle aged, tall, and handsome with dark hair and eyes. He also needs to be able to pull off a guy who loves music and the arts. When Rand captures him he needs to have a certain subservient nature. I think Johnny Depp could easily cover all of these areas. You may know him from Sweeney Todd, Pirates of the Caribbean, Edward Scissorhands, Alice in Wonderland, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, and Finding Neverland.




Aran'gar
Lena Olin
Aran'gar poses as Halima in Salidar. She is described as stunning with a full bosom and an outspoken nature. She has the soul of Balthamel, a man. In one of my proudest casting choices I chose Lena Olin for this role. Watch Alias and see if she is just not perfect for this part. You may also know her from Casanova, Queen of the Dammed, Chocolat, and The Ninth Gate.


Osan'gar
Kevin SpaceyOsan'gar is said to look quite ordinary. He sometimes shows signs of madness, giggling to himself and other such things. He won't get much screen time, but I could just see Kevin Spacey taking on this role and he would be great. Of course Osan'gar is playing Dashiva most of the time so even the little screen time he has would be Alan Rickman, but still. You may know him from The Men Who Stare at Goats, 21, Fred Claus, Pay It Forward, Austin Powers in Goldmember, and others.




Graendal
Nicole Kidman
I originally wanted Nicole Kidman for Morgase but then I saw this picture of her and it just shouted Graendal at me. She is described as being beautiful with red-gold curls. She is extremely promiscuous and superficial. She has managed to stay alive thus far so we know she is strong and scheming. Nicole Kidman is the perfect woman to play Graendal. You may know her from Just Go with It, Australia, The Golden Compass, Bewitched, The Stepford Wives, Cold Mountain, The Others, Moulin Rouge!, and Practical Magic.


Sammael
Jeff Bridges
Sammael was a great general before he changed sides. He is short and stocky. Solid. I think Jeff Bridges would do a fantastic job of playing Sammael. You may know him from True Grit, Tron, Crazy Heart, The Men Who Stare at Goats, Iron Man, Stick It, and Seabiscuit.


Mesaana
Alexis Bledel
I considered Alexis for Egwene but I decided those bright blue eyes would be better served as Mesaana. We aren't really sure what Mesaana looks like since she usually shows up as shadows of blacks and whites but those eyes and smile match Mesaana's personality. I think Alexis would do great with this role. You may know her from Post Grad, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, and Gilmore Girls.





Moghedien
Emily DeschanelShe is described as handsome with shoulder length dark hair and slender. I know Emily could play the role of the Spider. She is even wearing something similar to what I would picture Moghedien wearing in her photo. Not only could I see a strong, confident master of Tel'aran'rhiod but I can also see her as subservient, both to the girls and to Moridin. You may know her from Boogeyman, Cold Mountain, and the Tv series Bones.







Moridin
Ewan McGregorMoridin is general calm and collected, masking an even deeper madness than he showed as Ishamael. He has many insights into the Pattern that the rest of the Forsaken do not and he is often caught up in his own thoughts. He is supposed to look quite young with blue eyes and a square chin. This picture of Ewan McGregor proves he is perfect for this role. You may recognize him from The Men Who Stare at Goats, Angels & Demons, The Island, Star Wars, Black Hawk Down, and Moulin Rouge!.






Aginor
Geoffrey RushAs a result of being sealed too close to the surface, Aginor felt the movement of time. Because of this his body has aged and even begun rotting. He haunts Nynaeve's nightmares and I just imagined a perverted old man chasing after a beautiful woman. I think Geoffrey Rush could do this quite well. You may know him from The King's Speech, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Munich.








Be'lal
Christopher PlummerHe is quite old, with white hair. He is a politician and masquerades as one of the High Lords in Tear. He has to be distinguished for this reason. He is also a bladesmaster. I am not set in my decision for Christopher Plummer but I do think he could do the job. You may know him from The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, Caesar and Cleopatra, The Lake House, Must Love Dogs, Alexander, and National Treasure.







DemandredBen Affleck Demandred is the personification of average. He is almost handsome, close to Lews Therin in skill and raw power, he wanted Llyena, etc. . .. He hates the Dragon and almost never smiles. Ben Affleck, though handsome, could play this role well I think. You may know him from State of Play, He's Just Not That Into You, Paycheck, and Daredevil.






Cyndane
Jennifer CoolidgeCyndane is short and plump, the opposite of what Lanfear was like. She is considerably less strong in the power and resents everything. Jennifer Coolidge would be great for the part of Cyndane. You may know her from Nip/Tuck, Epic Movie, Click, A Cinderella Story, Legally Blonde, and more.








Semirhage
Zoe Saldana
Semirhage is dark-skinned. She is a torturer and enjoys making people scream. Zoe Saldana could definitely play this role. You may know her from Star Trek, Takers, and Pirates of the Caribbean.







 
Since Balthamel always wears a mask I wasn't too concerned with who should play him. A lot of people could probably do the role well.