‘The White Tower’ – ‘Wheel of Time’ Animated Prequel in the Works
Go on an adventure to the White Tower of Tar Valon in this animated Wheel of Time prequel coming to Amazon Prime.
The name of the project comes from the White Tower of Tar Valon, which holds significance in the Wheel of Time universe. The Aes Sedai, the group of women possessing the ability to channel the One Power, train there. This story will delve into the history of the tower and whether it can aid the currently unnamed protagonist in her quest to rescue her village from an ancient evil.
From the press release:
“The feature will be set in a time before the events chronicled in the popular The Wheel of Time television series from Amazon Studios and Sony Pictures Television. It is an action-adventure about a young girl with a special gift whose life is forever changed when evil visits her remote mountain village.
“Finding herself alone in a dangerous world, she must go to The White Tower to learn how to use her magical powers in order to save her family and friends. Rebellious and distrusting, she learns that friendship can be as powerful a weapon against evil as any form of magic.”
Why animation? Rick Selvage, CEO of iwot productions (one of the studios behind the project), wants Robert Jordan’s universe to reach a new audience.
“The animation platform has given us the means to expand The Wheel of Time experience by targeting a young adult audience while remaining loyal to the world long cherished by Wheel of Time fans. The White Tower is an action- packed adventure, with a transcendent message of female empowerment that will inspire a new generation of imaginative young women.”
Wheel of Time Prequel Details
Details are sparse as the project is in its early stages.
The movie is being made by iwot productions (who are involved in the live-action series) and Squeeze Studios (known for Marvel’s What If…? and mocap work for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts). The original story is being written by Zack Stentz (Thor, X-Men: First Class). No voice cast announced just yet.
