Exclusive: The Stakes Are Much Higher: Madeleine Madden On The Wheel Of Time Season 3

The third season of The Wheel of Time dropped today amid much anticipation. Actress Madeleine Madden, who reprised her role as Egwene al'Vere, was particularly excited to return to a world filled with magic, power struggles and deep emotional stakes. Filmfare caught up with her for an exclusive conversation where she shared her thoughts on the new season and her character's evolution. Talking about returning to The Wheel of Time universe, she expressed her enthusiasm and said, "It's super exciting to be here and to promote a season that I know we're all proud of. This season, the stakes are much higher, and the scale of the show is expansive. It's forever growing and changing, so we are excited about it."

Given that both her character Egwene, and she have grown up in matriarchal households and are quite vocal about the issues around them, has the character stayed with her off-screen? "Definitely, especially the vocal part", she laughed. "I was at home the other day and my grandma was like, 'God, chill out'. So, yes, we both like to speak our minds. I think I've learned a lot from Egwene. She's a character that so many people have grown up with or have held close to their hearts over the years. That's what's so brilliant about this series - it has such a plethora of rich characters. Since last season, Egwene has become more complex, given everything she endured in season two. This time, audiences can expect a softer yet stern and more observant Egwene."

One of the standout aspects of The Wheel of Time is its richly detailed fantasy world, which incorporates elements from various cultures. Did she personally find any cultural resonance? She answered, "Absolutely. I think what makes this series stand out compared to others is its incorporation and appreciation of different cultures, and how that all blends into the lore and magic of the world."

The actress continued, "This season, I've really enjoyed leaning into the world of the Aiel, their culture, and dreamwalking. That's something that Egwene is really thrust into. Robert Jordan's appreciation for different cultures makes the world feel that much larger. As an actor, stepping into a world so rich with culture, magic and lore is a dream."

With so many strong, powerful women in The Wheel of Time, if she could team up with any globally popular heroines, who would be on her dream team? "The person that's coming to mind at the moment is Lisa Vanderpump from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, just because we've all been talking about Housewives recently! So I'm going to say if I could have Lisa Vanderpump and one of her small dogs, that would be great."

Before wrapping up, she also shared her admiration for her Indian co-star Priyanka Bose. "I haven't been to India, but I've had so many friends and family that have gone and loved it. "I'm dying to get there. We've got one of your national treasures on our show, Priyanka, and she's fantastic, vibrant and outgoing. So, I'm dying to get to India. Priyanka and I had a couple of scenes in season two that was so much fun. She's so funny and brilliant," concluded Madeliene.

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