I am kinda surprised that we are getting Lord Gabriel. Is he going to be the forsaken we expected or maybe combined with a different one.
I think this casting means we could be seeing Matt going on his book 3 arc. It is presumed that most of the cast will be starting in Tar Valon and that Mat will be joining the Wonder Girls in Tanchico. Maybe he is sent to Camelyn first to deliver a letter and overhears a most concerning conversation. Maybe picks up Thom on his way.
Also hoping for his double Finn encounter. Doorways in the Tower and Tanchico works just fine for me.