Fans of the Wheel of Time novel series by Robert Jordan have been a patient bunch. In an age where practically everything gets adapted for the big and small screen, they’ve had to see their beloved series go unrecognized by mainstream audiences for decades now. But that time is coming to an end. As we know, the novels are getting a series on Amazon Prime Video, and fans couldn’t be more excited at the prospect of seeing what the filmmakers have come up with.

Then, yesterday, The Wheel of Time Writers’ Room official Twitter account teased fans hardcore with the following message:

“#WoTWednesday returns in 24 hours with some big news. #TwitterOfTime, can you guess what it is?”

#WoTWednesday returns in 24 hours with some big news. #TwitterOfTime, can you guess what it is?

— The Wheel of Time (@WOTonPrime) June 18, 2019

They followed it up 12 hours later with:

“Only 12 hours to go… we’ve seen some interesting theories but remember that the Wheel weaves as the Wheel wills. No eye can see the Pattern until it is woven. #WoTWednesday #TwitterOfTime”

Only 12 hours to go… we’ve seen some interesting theories but remember that the Wheel weaves as the Wheel wills. No eye can see the Pattern until it is woven. #WoTWednesday #TwitterOfTime

— The Wheel of Time (@WOTonPrime) June 19, 2019

So what is the big news? Well, the answer is a BIG, FAT confirmation: Rosamund Pike is indeed joining The Wheel of Time series as the enigmatic Moiraine Damodred!

Please welcome Rosamund Pike to the Wheel of Time family. Say hello to Moiraine. #WoTWednesday pic.twitter.com/577Hffwy6Y

— The Wheel of Time (@WOTonPrime) June 19, 2019

Regarding the casting of Pike, showrunner Rafe Judkins had the following to say:

“Also, as a fan, my conversations with Rosamund about who Moiraine is, where she comes from, what drives her, have been genuinely one of the great privileges of my career. She understands this character in her bones and I get chills thinking about the day she’ll bring her to life.”

Also, as a fan, my conversations with Rosamund about who Moiraine is, where she comes from, what drives her, have been genuinely one of the great privileges of my career. She understands this character in her bones and I get chills thinking about the day she’ll bring her to life.

— Rafe Judkins (@rafejudkins) June 19, 2019

Judkins went on to confirm in the comments that Pike is reading the books and is getting deeper in them every day.

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SOURCE: WoT Writers Room