{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","contentId":"0000019e-007b-da2a-a9fe-caff293c0001","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/fourth-wing-series-prime-video","headline":"Everything to know about the ‘Fourth Wing’ series coming to Prime Video","description":"Amazon MGM Studios is developing a series adaptation of Rebecca Yarros' best-selling fantasy novels.","datePublished":"2026-05-11T23:57:02.540Z","dateModified":"2026-10-21T18:28:28.977Z","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Tyler Greenawalt","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com/author/tyler-greenawalt","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/4e1fcb5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/512x512+0+0/resize/84x84!/grayscale/true/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F3a%2Fdf%2F26883a6a4c3f88fb4cbd7f298834%2Ftyler-headshot-2.jpeg","width":"84","height":"84"}},{"@type":"Person","name":"Emily Murray","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com/author/emily-murray","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/5580c4b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/400x400+0+0/resize/84x84!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fe4%2F31%2F47352ce84e30bb3e70711686661f%2Fdownload.jpg","width":"84","height":"84"}}],"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/2ae36e6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x900+122+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fee%2F52%2Fa8b4b0124ffaa55339997f42ce63%2Finline-divinerivals-cover.jpg","width":"300","height":"200"},"articleBody":"![An image of the cover of 'Fourth Wing,' one of the Best Books of 2023 according to Amazon's book editors.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/2ae36e6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x900+122+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fee%2F52%2Fa8b4b0124ffaa55339997f42ce63%2Finline-divinerivals-cover.jpg)\n\n# Everything to know about the ‘Fourth Wing’ series coming to Prime Video\n\n*Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya will star in Amazon MGM Studios’ series adaptation of the fantasy novels by Rebecca Yarros.*\n\n---\n\n## Key takeaways\n\n- 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*.*\n- The romantasy drama follows 20-year-old Violet Sorrengail as she strives to become a dragon rider.\n- Esther McGregor (*We Were Liars*) will star as Violet and Emilio Sakraya (*Rhinegold*) as her love interest Xaden Riorson.\n\n---\n\n[*Fourth Wing*](https://a.co/d/01RtDGX6) is officially heading to [Prime Video](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/what-you-need-to-know-about-prime-video), with Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya set to star as leads Violet and Xaden.\n\n[Amazon MGM Studios](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/tag/mgm) 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.\n\nMeredith Averill (*The Haunting of Hill House*, *Locke & Key*) is adapting the novels for television and will serve as showrunner and executive producer. \n\nThis article will be updated as more details—including further cast, crew, and a release date—become available.\n\n![Emmys trophies in rows](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/8e3a15e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+156+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F6b%2F3a%2F0dfc8995438a941ee165f65bb8e6%2Fprimevideo-emmys-streaming-amazonnews-cdlt-10-5-2026.png)\n\n- [Prime Video and the Television Academy announce 6-year deal to exclusively stream the Emmy Awards globally](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/prime-video-emmy-awards-deal)\n\nHere's everything we know so far about the upcoming romantasy drama which will be available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.\n\n## What is ‘Fourth Wing’ about?\n\n*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.\n\nThere 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.\n\n## Who is in the ‘Fourth Wing’ cast?\n\n![Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya to star in ‘Fourth Wing’ on Prime Video](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/621b8c8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2000x1125+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F04%2F88%2F351846924f6798af2e91654f25fd%2Ffourth-wing-casting-amazon-news-nb-102126.jpg)\n*Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya to star in ‘Fourth Wing’ on Prime Video*\n\nThe leads of *Fourth Wing* are:\n\n- Esther McGregor ([*We Were Liars)*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0DZ4JCJDQ) as Violet Sorrengail\n- Emilio Sakraya ([*Rhinegold*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0D8T4467T?ref_=atv_sr_fle_c_sreca2d7_2_1_2&qid=1792511279557&pageTypeId=B0D8T3NDYW&pageTypeIdSource=ASIN&sr=1-2)) as Xaden Riorson\n\n“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.”\n\n![The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power New Season November 11 promotional poster](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/87c9e95/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+0+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fcb%2Fcb%2Fb53e548747d5ab3d7ac510435791%2Fthelordoftherings-theringsofpower-primevideo-amazonnews-cdlt-july-24-2026.png)\n\n- [Watch the trailer for ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 3, premiering November 11](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/lord-of-the-rings-rings-of-power-season-3-prime-video)\n\n## Who wrote ‘Fourth Wing’?\n\nRebecca Yarros is the No. 1 *New York Times* best-selling author of *Fourth Wing*, which is the first installment in her [ongoing *Empyrean* series](https://www.amazon.com/The-Empyrean/dp/B0BV9WPS4M). \n\nYarros’ forthcoming castaway romance, [*Peculiar Stars*](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662545630/?bestFormat=true&k=peculiar%20stars&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-bk-ww_k0_1_14_de&crid=3GQFDNNUNR957&sprefix=Peculiar%20Stars), will publish on November 17 via Amazon Publishing’s romance imprint Montlake and is available to preorder on Amazon now.\n\n## Who is the creative team behind the ‘Fourth Wing’ series?\n\n![Meredith Averill, Michael B. Jordan, Rebecca Yarros, Lisa Joy at Amazon Upfront in New York City.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/930422f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3518x1978+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F52%2Fcf%2F561703754257b485cece307e32f9%2Fmeredith-averill-michael-b-jordan-rebecca-yarros-lisa-joy-1.JPG)\n*From left: Meredith Averill, Michael B. Jordan, Rebecca Yarros, and Lisa Joy.*\n\nMeredith Averill (*The Haunting of Hill House*, *Locke & Key*) serves as showrunner and executive producer. Yarros will also serve as an executive producer.\n\n[*Fallout*](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/fallout-season-2-season-3-prime-video)executive producer Lisa Joy, co-founder of Kilter Films, is set to direct the pilot.\n\nJoy, 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.\n\n## Where can I read or listen to ‘Fourth Wing’?\n\nThe complete [*Empyrean* series](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BV9WPS4M?binding=hardcover&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_thcv), including [*Fourth Wing*](https://www.amazon.com/Fourth-Wing-Empyrean-Book-1-ebook/dp/B0BGDM197Q/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0), is available on Amazon in print, on Kindle and Audible, and through Kindle Unlimited.\n\nWith eligible eBooks and audiobooks syncing between the [Kindle](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/tag/kindle) and [Audible](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/tag/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.\n\nCheck your local Amazon website for availability in your region.\n\n![The cast of Perfect Liars on Prime Video](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/9600a6d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+156+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fd9%2Fd8%2F07e5096745c9bbcd92b6bbcba70b%2Fperfect-liars-hero-amazon-news.png)\n\n- [Watch the trailer for 'Perfect Liars,' the adaptation of the hit novel coming to Prime Video November 20](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/perfect-liars-prime-video)\n\n## What else can I watch on Prime Video?\n\nIf you’re looking for more epic fantasy, check out the Prime Original series [*The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power*](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of-power-season-2-trailer-sdcc)*.* \n\nFans of book-to-screen adaptations can also check out [*Scarpetta*](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/nicole-kidman-jamie-lee-curtis-scarpetta-series-prime-video), [*Reacher*](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/jack-reacher-season-3-release-date-streaming)*,* and [*Cross*](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/aldis-hodge-prime-video-cross-james-patterson)*.*\n\n[Prime Video](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/tag/prime-video) is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast selection of premium [movies](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/tag/prime-original-films), [series](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/tag/prime-original-series), [live sports](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/tag/sports), and free ad-supported television (FAST) channels in one app across thousands of devices.\n\nCustomers can discover Prime Originals from [Amazon MGM Studios](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/tag/mgm) alongside an unmatched library of licensed movies and series; Prime-exclusive live sports; and playback features like X-Ray and [Shop the Show](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/shop-the-show-mobile-shopping-prime-video) that enhance the viewing experience.\n\nAll customers, with or without Prime, can also access more than 100 add-on streaming subscriptions (AMC+, [Apple TV](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/apple-tv-shows-amazon-prime-video-subscription), [FOX One](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/fox-one-news-sports-entertainment-prime-video-subscription), [HBO Max](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/hbo-max-on-prime-video-channels), [MGM+](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/everything-you-need-to-know-about-mgm-plus), Paramount+, [Peacock Premium Plus](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/peacock-shows-movies-prime-video-subscription), STARZ, Wonder Project, and more), more than 900 FAST channels, and the largest selection of titles available to rent or buy.\n\nPrime Video is one of many benefits included with a [Prime membership](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-benefits), which bundles savings, convenience, and entertainment. U.S. Prime members can share benefits, including Prime Video, through [Amazon Family](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/how-does-amazon-family-work).\n\nCheck your local Amazon website for information on Prime membership pricing and benefits in your region.\n\nNot a member yet? Start a [30-day free trial](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-free-trial) today.\n\nNext, find out more about the [weekly top 10 Original films and series on Prime Video](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/prime-video-top-10-movies-shows).\n\n*Update: This article was originally published on May 11, 2026. It was updated on October 21, 2026, with new cast information.*","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"About Amazon","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com","sameAs":["https://x.com/amazonnews","https://www.linkedin.com/company/amazon","https://www.instagram.com/amazonnews"],"logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/bd/8f/88e7b0314cc2bd05b9de3155a0fe/amazon-news.svg"},"parentOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Amazon","url":"https://www.amazon.com","sameAs":["https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3884","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_(company)","https://x.com/Amazon"]}}}