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Everything to know about the ‘Fourth Wing’ series coming to Prime Video

Key takeaways

  • A series adaptation of Rebecca Yarros' best-selling fantasy novels is coming to Prime Video with Meredith Averill (The Haunting of Hill House) as showrunner.
  • The romantasy drama follows 20-year-old Violet Sorrengail as she strives to become a dragon rider.
  • Esther McGregor (We Were Liars) will star as Violet and Emilio Sakraya (Rhinegold) as her love interest Xaden Riorson.
Fourth Wing is officially heading to Prime Video, with Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya set to star as leads Violent and Xaden.
Amazon MGM Studios announced the order for a series adaptation of the New York Times best-selling fantasy novels by author Rebecca Yarros at the annual Upfront presentation in New York City in 2026.
Meredith Averill (The Haunting of Hill House, Locke & Key) is adapting the novels for television and will serve as showrunner and executive producer.
This article will be updated as more details-including further cast, crew, and a release date-become available.

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What is 'Fourth Wing' about?

Fourth Wing is the first book in the Empyrean series. It follows the fiercely intelligent and often underestimated 20-year-old Violet Sorrengail, who is forced by her mother to enter the brutal world of Basgiath War College. Violet joins hundreds of candidates striving to become the elite of Navarre: dragon riders.
There she meets the ruthless and enigmatic Xaden Riorson. A fellow candidate with a complicated past, he becomes her enemy-and eventually, her love interest-as the two navigate the war college's deadly trials together.

Who is in the 'Fourth Wing' cast?

Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya to star in 'Fourth Wing' on Prime Video
The leads of Fourth Wing are:
"I'm so grateful to our producing and casting team for conducting a thorough, worldwide search to find Violet and Xaden," said Yarros. "It will be incredibly exciting to see these talented actors, Esther and Emilio, bring our beloved characters to life on screen."

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Who wrote 'Fourth Wing'?

Rebecca Yarros is the No. 1 New York Times best-selling author of Fourth Wing, which is the first installment in her ongoing Empyrean series.
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Who is the creative team behind the 'Fourth Wing' series?

From left: Meredith Averill, Michael B. Jordan, Rebecca Yarros, and Lisa Joy.
Meredith Averill (The Haunting of Hill House, Locke & Key) serves as showrunner and executive producer. Yarros will also serve as an executive producer.
Fallout executive producer Lisa Joy, co-founder of Kilter Films, is set to direct the pilot.
Joy, Jonathan Nolan, and Athena Wickham will executive produce via Kilter Films, Michael B. Jordan and Elizabeth Raposo will executive produce via Outlier Society, and Liz Pelletier and Sherryl Clark will executive produce via Premeditated Productions.

Where can I read or listen to 'Fourth Wing'?

The complete Empyrean series, including Fourth Wing, is available on Amazon in print, on Kindle and Audible, and through Kindle Unlimited.
With eligible eBooks and audiobooks syncing between the Kindle and Audible apps, customers never lose their place when switching between formats. Plus, the reading experience on Kindle is now available on the Audible app, letting readers follow along with the text while listening.
Check your local Amazon website for availability in your region.

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What else can I watch on Prime Video?

If you're looking for more epic fantasy, check out the Prime Original series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
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Update: This article was originally published on May 11, 2026. It was updated on October 21, 2026 with new cast information.
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