Amazon orders female-driven fantasy series The Wheel of Time

Variety

Robert Jordan's action fantasy novel series has sold more than 90 million copies worldwide. Set in an epic world where magic exists but only women can use it, the series draws on numerous elements of European and Asian culture and philosophy, especially Buddhism and Hinduism. "The Wheel of Time is endlessly fascinating and resonates hugely with fans as one of the bestselling global book franchises and we were drawn to its timely narrative featuring powerful women at the core,” said Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon Studios, in a statement. “We’re thrilled to extend our relationship with devotees who’ve found the book series transformative and welcome new ones by bringing it to life on Prime Video for viewers worldwide.”