# Amazon Prime Video Fourth Wing casting > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/amazon-prime-video-fourth-wing-casting > Updated: 2026-10-17T14:05:07.000Z. Sources: 48. Developments: 2. Reports initially indicated that Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya were cast in the lead roles for Amazon Prime Video’s live-action adaptation of Rebecca Yarros’ fantasy novel, ‘Fourth Wing’. The series follows the story of Violet Sorrengail at Basgiath War College. Amazon MGM Studios and Outlier Society subsequently confirmed the casting, noting that McGregor will portray Violet Sorrengail and German actor Emilio Sakrayi will play Xaden Riorson. McGregor is the daughter of actor Ewan McGregor, while Sakrayi is known for his role in ‘Those About to Die’. The production is being developed as a high-budget, multi-season television series as part of ‘The Empyrean Saga’. It is being led by showrunner Meredith Averill, with involvement from Outlier Society, Kilter Films, and Premeditated Productions. The series is currently targeted for a 2027 release. The casting announcement has drawn significant attention from the fanbase, with reactions on social media ranging from celebration to debate regarding how the actors will embody the characters from the original text. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-17: Prime Video casts leads for 'Fourth Wing' series Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakrayi are reportedly cast as the leads in Prime Video’s upcoming 'Fourth Wing' series, an adaptation of Rebecca Yarros’ bestselling fantasy novels. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amazon-mgm-studios-casts-leads-for-fourth-wing-series ### 2026-10-15: Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya cast in Prime Video’s Fourth Wing Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya have reportedly been cast as the leads, Violet Sorrengail and Xaden Riorson, in Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming adaptation of the fantasy bestseller ‘Fourth Wing’. 42 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/esther-mcgregor-and-emilio-sakraya-cast-in-prime-video-series-fourth-wing --- Cite as: Amazon Prime Video Fourth Wing casting. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/amazon-prime-video-fourth-wing-casting