Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya reportedly set to star in ‘Fourth Wing’ TV series
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Key Points:
- Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya are reportedly cast as leads in the Prime Video adaptation of Rebecca Yarros’ romantasy novel "Fourth Wing," with McGregor playing Violet Sorrengail and Sakraya as Xaden Riorson.
- The story centers on Violet, a scholar forced to become a dragon rider, and Xaden, an ambitious elite dragon rider, whose antagonistic relationship evolves into a classic enemies-to-lovers romance amid the brutal Basgiath War College.
- "Fourth Wing" is the first book in Yarros’ Empyrean series, which has sold millions of copies worldwide and is planned to span five volumes.
- Fans and critics on social media have mixed reactions to the casting, with some questioning McGregor’s blonde look for Violet, while others express excitement and support for the actors.
- Amazon MGM Studios has not yet officially confirmed the casting news reported by Deadline, Variety, and The Hollywood Reporter.
