In a recent interview promoting Season 3, Wheel of Time showrunner Rafe Judkins talks, Stone of Tear, Matt’s changes, Dreamwalking and more. Judkins spoke with Nerdist and following on from what Rosamund Pike had to say, he talked about Tear coming in the future. Check the related link below for what Pike said, spoilers, it’s the same.

“We have… What can I say? We have a really clear plan for the Stone of Tear, and it’s something that if we’re lucky enough to continue the show, you’ll see how it plays out, but it’s not been forgotten. You get a lot of dialogue about it this season. You hear the word Callandor in season three.”

Some fans thought Pike was hinting Tear comes at the end of Season 3. I never read it that way myself, but Judkins make sit clear it would happen in future seasons if the show gets renewed.

Matt In Season 3

Additionally, Judkins walked the outlet through the reason for changing Matt’s story from book 4. Judkins explains the adaptation is fairly thorough of book outside of the switch with Matt.

“We were very focused on this being a great season for Mat and giving him a lot of stuff to do, especially with Dónal [Finn] coming in and playing the role and him blowing the horn at the end of season two. It was one of the biggest—I mean people will die, but it’s one of the only big things we’re changing from book four for this season. Especially in comparison with changes we’ve made previously. It’s the only thing moving out of the Aiel Waste storyline.”

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“A big piece of that was that Rand’s major relationships in the Aiel Waste that he’s dealing with are Moiraine and Egwene. Then we also wanted to do the storyline of Lan teaching Rand to use a sword, and so if suddenly Mat is there too, then Mat is fourth on the call sheet and becomes a much smaller, less important character. It was really important to have Mat someplace that he is at the forefront of the storyline. We’ve also spent half a season with Nynaeve and Elayne together already at the end of season two and we always want to switch up those dynamics. So pulling Mat’s storyline from book three and having him go after the girls and stay with the girls instead, it gives a totally different dynamic to the Nynaeve-Elayne relationship.”

For fans of the books currently in panic mode, as I would be at the last statement, don’t.

“And we know there are a couple things he does in the Aiel storyline that are important. It doesn’t mean that he won’t do those things.”

Phew! That for me is the real piece of information I needed to know, I will say no more about that for non-book readers.

Dreaming

Finally, for my coverage, Judkins spoke about using the dream world much more in Season 3.

“This is a huge Dreamwalking season for us. There are only so many things we can tackle every season because when we tackle something, we want to do it well and fully. In the books, Egwene learns about dreaming while she’s at the White Tower. We already had a lot for her to be learning at the White Tower and experiencing in season two. So, we really wanted to treat the dreaming with the respect it deserves. Egwene’s story in season three is very much about the dream and what the World of Dreams means and the possibility of it, and also the danger of it.”

Judkins also talks more about various topics in the interview. The Aiel, the Waste, Perrin’s story in Season 3 and some visual changes being made. It’s a huge interview. Therefore, check the link above and go read it all for yourself if you have the time at Nerdist.

Oh, he also mentioned there’s an ‘almost’ musical episode in Season 3. I think I know what he means. I doubt it’s the kind of musical episode Buffy had or anything. Still, we shall see?

What do you think of his comments as Wheel of Time showrunner Rafe Judkins talks about the Stone of Tear, Matt’s changes and dreamwalking? Thoughts below as always. The Wheel of Time Season 3 premieres this March 13 with the first three episodes.

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