Esther Mcgregor and Emilio Sakraya Join 'Fourth Wing' Cast

WHO:

CNN - Esther McGregor is the daughter of Scottish actor Ewan McGregor.

CNN - Emilio Sakraya starred alongside Anthony Hopkins in Peacock’s Roman gladiator saga “Those About to Die.”

The Hollywood Reporter - Esther McGregor has been cast as Violet Sorrengail.

Variety - Emilio Sakraya has been cast as Xaden Riorson.

WHAT:

CNN - The series "Fourth Wing" is based on Rebecca Yarros’ hit romantasy novel and is set to land on Prime Video.

CNN - The series is reportedly set to premiere on "December 1, 2026."

CNN - Esther McGregor is set to play Violet Sorrengail, who is described as an unassuming scholar hoping to graduate as a historian but is forced to become a dragon rider by her ruthless army general mother.

CNN - Emilio Sakraya will portray Xaden Riorson, characterized as fearsome and ambitious, determined to join the ranks as an elite dragon rider.

CNN - The series "Fourth Wing" is set to land on Prime Video.

CNN - The novel "Fourth Wing" was published in 2023 and is the first of Rebecca Yarros’ Empyrean series, which is set to run to five books, with three volumes already published and selling millions of copies worldwide.

CNN - The series "Fourth Wing" is based on Rebecca Yarros’ hit romantasy novel.

CNN - The characters Violet Sorrengail and Xaden Riorson are described as having a classic enemies-to-lovers arc.

The Hollywood Reporter - The series "Fourth Wing" has announced the casting of Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya.

Variety - The characters Violet Sorrengail and Xaden Riorson will be portrayed by Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya, respectively.

WHERE:

The Hollywood Reporter - The series "Fourth Wing" is being produced for a streaming platform (specific platform not mentioned).

WHEN:

Variety - The series "Fourth Wing" is set to premiere on "December 1, 2026."

WHY:

CNN - The characters are forced to navigate the tyrannous Basgiath War College where there are only two ways to leave: graduate or die.

The Hollywood Reporter - The casting aims to bring the characters from the popular book series to life on screen.

HOW:

CNN - Nicole Holleman, a host of the Fantasy Fangirls Podcast, expressed excitement about the casting, stating, “I know I speak for many people when I say: The biggest congratulations to these two.”

CNN - Social media book reviewer Kaila Anttila expressed mixed feelings about the casting, stating, “I’m squinting and I can kind of see the vision,” and added, “Prime… they never let us down.”

CNN - Actor and creator Joel Wood commented on McGregor's appearance, saying, “Violet’s not blonde,” but expressed optimism, stating, “I know we can fix that.”

CNN - Book lovers expressed their opinions on social media regarding the casting, with various reactions from excitement to skepticism.

Variety - The casting process involved selecting actors who fit the roles of Violet Sorrengail and Xaden Riorson based on their previous performances and suitability for the characters.

(UPDATED October 17, 2026 02:05 UTC)

The highly anticipated series "Fourth Wing," based on Rebecca Yarros’ popular romantasy novel, is set to premiere on Prime Video on December 1, 2026. Nicole Holleman, a host of the Fantasy Fangirls Podcast, shared her excitement about the casting, saying, “I know I speak for many people when I say: The biggest congratulations to these two.” Fans of the genre are eagerly awaiting what promises to be a thrilling adaptation.

(UPDATED October 16, 2026 22:58 UTC)

Esther McGregor is set to take on the role of Violet Sorrengail, an unassuming scholar with dreams of becoming a historian, who finds herself thrust into the world of dragon riding by her ambitious mother, a ruthless army general. Joining her is Emilio Sakraya, who will portray Xaden Riorson, a character described as both fearsome and determined to rise among the elite dragon riders. Nicole Holleman, host of the Fantasy Fangirls Podcast, shared her excitement about the casting, saying, “I know I speak for many people when I say: The biggest congratulations to these two.”

(UPDATED October 16, 2026 19:01 UTC)

The highly anticipated series "Fourth Wing," based on the bestselling novel by Rebecca Yarros, is set to premiere on Prime Video. The book, which was published in 2023, is the first installment of the Empyrean series and has already sold millions of copies worldwide, with plans for a total of five volumes. Social media book reviewer Kaila Anttila shared her mixed feelings about the casting, while actor Joel Wood acknowledged a character detail that might need adjustment but remains optimistic about the show's potential.

(UPDATED October 16, 2026 15:00 UTC)

Esther McGregor, the daughter of Scottish actor Ewan McGregor, and Emilio Sakraya, who starred alongside Anthony Hopkins in the Peacock series "Those About to Die," are part of the cast for the upcoming adaptation of Rebecca Yarros’ hit romantasy novel "Fourth Wing." In this series, characters Violet Sorrengail and Xaden Riorson navigate the dangerous Basgiath War College, where the stakes are high—graduate or face death. As the news broke, book lovers took to social media to share their reactions to the casting, ranging from excitement to skepticism.

(UPDATED October 16, 2026 10:59 UTC)

The upcoming series "Fourth Wing" has announced the exciting casting of Esther McGregor as Violet Sorrengail and Emilio Sakraya as Xaden Riorson, bringing characters from the popular book series to life on screen. The series is set to premiere on December 1, 2026, on a streaming platform yet to be specified. The casting process focused on selecting actors who best fit these roles based on their previous performances and suitability for the characters.