Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya have been officially announced as the leads in Prime Video’s Fourth Wing, the Amazon MGM Studios series adapting Rebecca Yarros’ best-selling novels. McGregor will play Violet Sorrengail, and Sakraya will play Xaden Riorson.
McGregor will play Violet Sorrengail, described by Prime Video as “fiercely intelligent and often underestimated.” Sakraya will play Xaden Riorson, described as “enigmatic and ruthless.”
What is ‘Fourth Wing’ about?
Per the official description, “In Fourth Wing, Violet Sorrengail is forced by her mother to enter the brutal world of Basgiath War College. Based on the fantasy adventure from NYT bestselling author Rebecca Yarros, Violet joins hundreds of candidates striving to become the elite of Navarre: dragon riders.”
Yarros said in a statement, “It will be incredibly exciting to see these talented actors, Esther and Emilio, bring our beloved characters to life on screen.”
Lisa Joy, an executive producer, said, “Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya are brilliant, magnetic actors. We cannot wait for the world to see what they will do with these incredible characters.”
Amazon MGM Studios’ Peter Friedlander said, “Esther and Emilio are rare and exceptional talents who bring something truly special to these iconic roles.”
Meredith Averill is adapting the novels for television and serves as showrunner and executive producer. Joy, co-founder of Kilter Films, is set to direct the pilot.
Yarros also executive produces. Michael B. Jordan and Elizabeth Raposo executive produce via Outlier Society. Jonathan Nolan, Joy and Athena Wickham executive produce via Kilter Films, and Liz Pelletier and Sherryl Clark executive produce via Premeditated Productions.
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