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Coverage dated October 21, 2026

‘Fourth Wing’ Author Rebecca Yarros Praises Violet and Xaden TV Casting; Amazon Confirms Esther McGregor, Emilio Sakraya

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“Fourth Wing” author Rebecca Yarros and Amazon’s Prime Video have confirmed last week’s report that the TV adaptation of her bestselling romantasy series had found its leads in Esther McGregor as Violet Sorrengail and Emilio Sakraya as Xaden Riorson.

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  1. Variety

    ‘Fourth Wing’ Author Rebecca Yarros Praises Violet and Xaden TV Casting; Amazon Confirms Esther McGregor, Emilio Sakraya (opens Variety)

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    “Fourth Wing” author Rebecca Yarros and Amazon’s Prime Video have confirmed last week’s report that the TV adaptation of her bestselling romantasy series had found its leads in Esther McGregor as Violet Sorrengail and Emilio Sakraya as Xaden Riorson.

  2. Deadline

    Esther McGregor & Emilio Sakraya Officially Board ‘Fourth Wing’ TV Series (opens Deadline)

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    Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya have officially been cast in the lead roles in the upcoming Fourth Wing TV series, based on Rebecca Yarros’ bestselling Empyrean book series. The confirmation arrives following our report last week of the casting of McGregor as Violet Sorrengail and Sakraya as Xade…

  3. Insider

    The 'Fourth Wing' TV show has cast its Violet and Xaden. Here's everything we know so far. (opens Insider)

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    Rebecca Yarros' "Fourth Wing" is being turned into an Amazon show. The streamer announced it had cast its Violet and Xaden, the show's leads.

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