Which Dragon Would Choose You? · Casting
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Fourth Wing TV Show Casting
Updated October 16, 2026
Esther McGregor will play Violet Sorrengail and Emilio Sakraya will play Xaden Riorson in the Prime Video series adaptation of Rebecca Yarros' Fourth Wing, as first reported by Variety and Deadline on October 15, 2026.
Who's Who
| Role | Actor | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Violet Sorrengail | Esther McGregor | Known for We Were Liars and Babygirl. |
| Xaden Riorson | Emilio Sakraya | Known for Those About to Die and Warrior Nun. |
As of October 16, 2026, these are the only cast members reported. Everything else you may have seen online is still unconfirmed.
How the Series Got Here
April 5, 2023: Fourth Wing, the first Empyrean novel, is published by Entangled Publishing and becomes a #1 New York Times bestseller.
November 2023: Amazon MGM Studios and Michael B. Jordan's Outlier Society acquire the screen rights to the book series and begin developing it for Prime Video.
2025: Original showrunner Moira Walley-Beckett (Breaking Bad, Anne With an E) departs the project.
September 2025: Locke & Key co-creator Meredith Averill takes over as showrunner and executive producer.
May 11, 2026: Prime Video officially orders Fourth Wing to series, announcing it at its upfront presentation in New York, with author Rebecca Yarros on stage.
October 15, 2026: Variety and Deadline report the first casting: Esther McGregor as Violet Sorrengail and Emilio Sakraya as Xaden Riorson.
Production & Crew
The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios with Michael B. Jordan's Outlier Society. Meredith Averill serves as showrunner and executive producer.
Executive producers include Yarros; Jordan and Elizabeth Raposo for Outlier Society; Jonah Nolan, Lisa Joy, and Athena Wickham for Kilter Films; and Liz Pelletier and Sherryl Clark for Premeditated, Entangled Publishing's sister company. Lisa Joy is reported to direct the pilot.
As of October 16, 2026, no premiere date, additional casting, or trailer has been announced.
Casting FAQ
Who plays Violet in the Fourth Wing TV show?
Esther McGregor. She was cast as Violet Sorrengail, reported by Variety and Deadline on October 15, 2026. McGregor previously appeared in We Were Liars and Babygirl.
Who plays Xaden in the Fourth Wing TV show?
Emilio Sakraya. He was cast as Xaden Riorson, reported the same day. Sakraya previously appeared in Those About to Die and Warrior Nun.
When was the Fourth Wing casting announced?
On October 15, 2026, nearly two and a half years after Amazon MGM Studios acquired the rights in November 2023.
When does the Fourth Wing show come out?
No release date has been announced. The series was greenlit in May 2026 and the first casting was announced in October 2026; it has not yet premiered as of October 16, 2026.
Who is the showrunner of Fourth Wing?
Meredith Averill (Locke & Key, The Haunting of Hill House). She took over in September 2025 after original showrunner Moira Walley-Beckett left the project.
Sources
- Fourth Wing Casts Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya — Variety (Oct 15, 2026)
- Fourth Wing Finds Its Violet & Xaden — Deadline (via Yahoo)
- Fourth Wing Series a Go at Prime Video — The Hollywood Reporter (May 2026)
- Fourth Wing TV Show Cast Revealed — E! Online
- Michael B. Jordan Expands Amazon Empire — PressPass LA (pilot director)