The Wheel of Time's Robert Strange breaks down this Season 3 character reveal (& 'it was all secret' up until now)

The Wheel of Time has finally introduced its long-awaited villain Eelfinn, marking a major moment for the book fans in the Season 3 finale. The Eelfinn are otherworldly, fox-like creatures who live in a twisted dimension. They possess the power to grant wishes or knowledge, but it's not just that. Their deals, which seem beneficial, are built on loopholes and technicalities, often leading to some dangerous consequences. Actor Robert Strange plays Eelfinn in The Wheel of Time, and fans were waiting for this character to be adapted for a long time.

In an interview with ScreenRant, Strange recently talked about his character, though he didn't reveal anything about his future returns.

Read on to know what he said exactly.

Here is what Robert Strange said about his character Eelfinn in The Wheel of Time

For two years, it was a secret who had been cast for Eelfinn. In an interview with ScreenRant, the actor revealed how excited he is to see himself on screen. He also describes the Eelfinn costume as incredibly complex, taking hours of work to apply, a sign of just how seriously the show took this reveal.

“They’re in another dimension. So, you want to give a sense that they’re unlike anything else that exists. But at the same time, they have this familiarity–the smell of the fox den–and knowing Mat’s thoughts and the language. Getting into costume as an Eelfinn required roughly eight hours of makeup."

He also spoke about working with Dónal Finn, who plays Mat Cauthon, praising his performance in navigating this surreal, deadly encounter.

“Dónal was amazing to work with. The energy you see with Mat on screen–he’s exactly like that in real life. He was very keen to not look at me when I first arrived, so the very first take we did was the first time he actually properly looked at me."

Who is Robert Strange from The Wheel of Time?

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Robert Strange is a British actor and creature performer known for his transformative roles in fantasy and sci-fi genres. He is an expert in handling extensive prosthetics and makeup while also bringing life to characters. He brilliantly plays characters that require both physical and emotional depth.

We have seen him many times on screen, like in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. He played Lurka, an orc with a significant character arc, showcasing his versatility in creature roles. In Doctor Who, Strange appeared as Sergeant Zogroth. Even in the Star Wars Franchise, the actor has various credits as creature and droid roles.

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