‘Fourth Wing’ Casts Esther Mcgregor and Emilio Sakraya as Leads

WHO:

Collider - Violet Sorrengail and Xaden Riorson are the lead characters in the *Fourth Wing* adaptation.

Deadline - Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya were cast in the lead roles, playing Violet Sorrengail and Xaden Riorson, respectively.

Deadline - Rebecca Yarros is the author of the book series on which the TV series is based.

WHAT:

Collider - Prime Video’s *Fourth Wing* adaptation has found its actors for Violet Sorrengail and Xaden Riorson.

Deadline - McGregor and Sakraya officially joined the *Fourth Wing* TV series.

Deadline - The series is based on Rebecca Yarros’ bestselling Empyrean book series.

WHY:

Collider - The casting identifies the stars who will portray the adaptation’s two lead characters.

(UPDATED October 21, 2026 20:25 UTC)

Prime Video’s adaptation of “Fourth Wing” has cast its two lead roles, naming Esther McGregor as Violet Sorrengail and Emilio Sakraya as Xaden Riorson. The pair will portray the central characters in the television series, bringing the story’s leading figures to the screen. The show is based on Rebecca Yarros’ bestselling Empyrean book series. Violet and Xaden are the adaptation’s key characters, and the casting establishes who will play them. McGregor and Sakraya have officially joined the project, marking a major step in shaping the series. Yarros wrote the books that provide the foundation for the TV adaptation. The announcement fills the show’s two principal roles, with McGregor and Sakraya set to lead the cast as the story moves from page to screen.