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Entertainment · October 15, 2026

‘Fourth Wing’ Finds Its Violet & Xaden: Esther McGregor & Emilio Sakraya To Lead Prime Video Series

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Amazon Prime Video has cast Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya to star in its upcoming TV adaptation of Rebecca Yarros’ bestselling 'romantasy' novel, Fourth Wing. McGregor will play the protagonist Violet Sorrengail, a candidate for dragon riding at Basgiath War College, while Sakraya will portray the powerful wingleader Xaden Riorson. The series is being developed by Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society and Kilter Films, with Meredith Averill serving as showrunner. While multiple outlets confirmed the casting via production sources, Amazon has officially declined to comment on the news.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • Esther McGregor is cast as Violet Sorrengail.
  • Emilio Sakraya is cast as Xaden Riorson.
  • The series is a Prime Video adaptation of Rebecca Yarros' novel 'Fourth Wing'.
  • Meredith Averill is the showrunner and executive producer.
  • Amazon declined to comment on the casting news.

Reported by only some outlets

  • Esther McGregor is the daughter of actor Ewan McGregor.
  • Emilio Sakraya is 30 years old and born in Germany.
  • Esther McGregor is 24 years old.
  • Meredith Averill took over as showrunner in September 2025 after Moira Walley-Beckett exited.
  • Rebecca Yarros recently released a companion book titled 'Threshing Day' on September 29, 2026.

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