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Fourth Wing has reportedly found its two leads!

Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya have been cast as Violet Sorrengail and Xaden Riorson in Prime Video’s adaptation of Rebecca Yarros‘ novel, according to Deadline.

The outlet cites sources close to the production. Amazon declined to comment on the casting report.

Violet and Xaden’s enemies-to-lovers relationship is a central part of the books.

Who Will Play Violet in Fourth Wing?

Esther will reportedly play Violet Sorrengail, a young woman whose plans to become a historian change when her mother orders her to train as a dragon rider.

She enters Basgiath War College, where candidates face dangerous training as they compete to join their country’s elite riders.

Viewers may recognize Esther from another Prime Video book adaptation, We Were Liars. Her other credits include Babygirl, The Room Next Door and Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Who Will Play Xaden in Fourth Wing?

Emilio will reportedly play Xaden Riorson, a mysterious cadet with the power to wield shadows.

His connection with Violet develops into a romance in the novels.

Emilio‘s previous projects include Warrior Nun, Tribes of Europa, Sixty Minutes and Those About to Die. Deadline also confirmed he has completed filming his role as Koza in the upcoming third season of One Piece.

We also got to know Emilio a little better with these 10 Fun Facts. Find out what he told us about himself!

What Else Do We Know About the Fourth Wing Series?

Meredith Averill serves as showrunner and executive producer, with Lisa Joy set to direct the premiere and executive produce, according to Deadline.

Michael B. Jordan is also an executive producer through his company Outlier Society.

The adaptation received its series order in May.

The casting report does not include a premiere date or episode count. Fans will also have to wait for more casting news. Stay tuned!

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