If you just can’t get enough of the Wheel of Time—the books, the Prime Video series, the in-development animated film—you’re in luck, because there’s more coming. Not one but three prequel films are (still) in development, and the first one, titled The Age of Legends, has taken another step toward production. According to Deadline, the film has found its director: Kari Skogland (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier).
It’s been over two years since we heard anything about this trilogy; back in 2021, it was announced that Zack Stentz (Thor, X-Men: First Class) was writing the screenplay for The Age of Legends. Stentz is still attached, and Deadline has a slightly different description of the film:
Set several millennia before the timeline of the books, The Age of Legends will chart the emergence of ‘the Dark One’, when the world descended into darkness and war. The film will delve into the corrosive nature of power and pride, as seen through the tragic tales of the Forsaken – once honored leaders who fell victim to the Dark One’s seduction, each personifying distinct elements of human weakness and ambition. The story will also portray the valorous sacrifices of unexpected heroes who rise against the Dark One to defend humanity in the face of overwhelming odds.
Two of the producers on this trilogy, Rick Selvage and Larry Mondragon, are also producers on Prime Video’s The Wheel of Time. (Unexpectedly, Eva Longoria is also one of the producers.) In a statement, Selvage said, “This film is not just an adaptation; it’s an exploration of an original world that blends fantasy with elements of science fiction, and Kari’s mastery in storytelling is crucial for bringing Jordan’s vision to life.”
Skogland directed all six episodes of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and has a few other SFF and/or actiony TV episodes under her belt, including episodes of The Handmaid’s Tale, The Walking Dead, and The Punisher. She has directed feature-length projects before, but her recent work has mostly been episodic.
No casting or production timeline has been announced.
