Did Rafe actually slide into your DMs and start the conversation there?
SHOHREH AGHDASHLOO: It was incredible.
I’ve worked in Hollywood for 50 yearshalf a century.
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Nothing like that had ever happened to me before.
Im no longer that strange actor coming from the other half of the world.
I was so surprised and shocked to some point.
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One of them came up with the idea ofThe Wheel of Time.
Obviously, I didnt say anything.
It wasnt for me to initiate.
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At that point, my social media person said, Shoreh, you should probably say something here.
The numbers are going.
Again, I couldnt say anything.
I could write a book about this.
After two days, [the fans] came up with the idea that I should play Cadsuane.
Then, again, I was thinking, What to say?
I said, Why do you want me to play Cadsuane?
They said, Because her characters as strong as Avasarala inThe Expanse.
Again, I said, Well, its not for me to initiate.
Lets go find a showrunner!
Shes not busy anymore?
Bring her over.Two weeks after, I received an offer from Rafe.
I was so happy.
I could not believe it.
Its for real, I told my agent, and he said, “Yes!
Why are you so surprised?Your fans have decided youre going to be in that show.”
I had a meeting with the casting director ofThe Wheel of Time, we went for a coffee.
She said, You know whats happening out there?
I said, I know.
That’s just scratching the surface, describing her that way.
Thankfully, there are good writers.
This one was easier, because I knew all the details about her.
In real life, predators do not think of themselves as bad people.
What did you personally enjoy about getting to face off with Sophie Okonedo this season?
The two of you have some really great butting-heads moments, to put it lightly.
AGHDASHLOO: Thank you!
Thank you for saying that.Sophie is an amazing actress and a good professional.
It takes two to tango.
It truly is a fact that if my fellow actor does not shine, I wont shine.
You betrayed me, and God knows how many other people were involved in this conspiracy.
AGHDASHLOO: I loved it when I found out that this could be considered as a disability.
But I love the fact that shes not flawless.
New episodes ofThe Wheel of TimeSeason 3 premiere Thursdays on Prime Video.
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