7 Wheel of Time cast and crew reactions to cancellation as fan campaign continues ...Middle East

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Shortly after the end of the show's widely-praised third season, The Wheel of Time was cancelled by Prime Video due to "financial reasons", according to Deadline.

So, as the show's fans rally together, here are the key stars and creatives who have had their say on the cancellation.

Rafe Judkins - showrunner

"I’ve been asked the same question many times the last week – why was The Wheel of Time cancelled? And the truth is, I don’t know. I wish I could say something clear and tidy that explains to all those who love it why it’s coming to an end, but sadly, I can’t.

"What I can say is that the actors and crew on our show are the most talented and wonderful group of people I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with.

Judkins continues: "One of my core goals in making this show, even from the earliest crafting of the pitch, has been to tell the whole story. Because the Wheel of Time books do what television has always done best – get better as they go. And as our actors and team came on board, they too could see the potential if we were allowed to finish this incredible story.

"We made many sacrifices, both personal and creative, along the way to get to that ending, so coming up short feels like a devastating blow for all of us.

"It is an art form, much like epic fantasy, which at its very best, gives people a place to go and spend time with the characters that they love year after year after year. And I believe there are executives, studios, and networks who know that.

He concluded: "Will The Wheel of Time get to do that with another network and finish the story? Sadly, it's not something that happens often.

"So, who knows, perhaps The Wheel of Time show will do what the books have always managed to do since day one – defy the traditional definitions of 'beginnings' and 'ends'. I certainly hope it does – because this book series and these fans deserve to see the story finished."

Rosamund Pike - Moiraine Damodred

Rosamund Pike, who stars as Aes Sedai Moiraine Damodred, has been a vocal champion for The Wheel of Time series and even lent her voice to the audiobooks.

She mentioned the cancellation on Instagram, reposting a picture of Moiraine from Emmy-nominated costume designer Sharon Gilham.

Previously speaking to RadioTimes.com, Pike expressed her hopes for another instalment, saying: "I've got an ear to [Judkins] as a producer as well.

Josha Stradowski - Rand al'Thor

Josha Stradowski, the actor who brought the Dragon Reborn (AKA Rand al'Thor) to life, hasn't extensively addressed the cancellation, but he has shared parts of the fan campaign.

Resharing a photo of a billboard in São Paulo, Brazil, he said: "Oh my..." He then reposted a video of the aerial billboard above Amazon Studios, again writing: "Oh my!"

Madeleine Madden - Egwene al'Vere

"The closing of a chapter," she wrote on Instagram.

"Bringing Egwene to life has been the highlight of my career. I’ve learnt so much about myself from playing her, and experiencing the world through her eyes has been the biggest gift. She’ll always be apart of me.

"Thank you to all our wonderful fans, whose support and belief in us has been so overwhelming."

She shared an image of the aerial billboard, saying of the fans: "This is too much. They are truly the best out there."

Taylor Napier - Maksim

Following news of the cancellation, he shared an image of himself and Bose in costume, writing: "What a joy. There's nothing more to say than that."

Brandon Sanderson - co-writer of the books and consulting producer

The author, who is also listed as a consulting producer on all three seasons, said: "I do think it's a shame, as while I had my problems with the show, it had a fan base who deserved better than a cancellation after the best season."

He added to Variety: "And then there have been times to where I’m like, 'No, this is why we’re doing it. It’s a choice and I actually think it really works and it’s going to work for us long-term.' And then we agree to disagree on it."

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