The adult fantasy romance novel "Fourth Wing" is getting a TV adaptation at Amazon Prime Video. "Fourth Wing" is the first book in the Empyrean series written by Rebecca Yarros, and it's set inside the brutal world of Basgiath War College, where there is only one rule: graduate or die. The story follows twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail, who was always expected to live a quiet life, until she's sent on an entirely different path when her mother, a general in the military, orders her to join the hundreds of candidates striving to become dragon riders, the elite of Navarre.
The series will be executive produced by Michael B. Jordan, who announced the series pickup at the end of Amazon's upfront presentation to TV advertisers at the Beacon Theatre. "Westworld" co-creator Lisa Joy is also an executive producer and will direct the first episode. Meredith Averill, who co-created Netflix's "Locke & Key" will serve as showrunner.
Outlier president Elizabeth Raposo will executive produce alongside Jonathan Nolan and Athena Wickham of Kilter Films. Liz Pelletier and Sherryl Clark are executive producing for Premeditated Productions. Outlier Society executive vice president of TV, Stefano Agosto, will co-executive produce.
"Fourth Wing" was released in May 2023, followed by sequel "Iron Flame" in November 2023 and third book "Onyx Storm" in January 2025. The titles and release dates for the planned fourth and fifth books have not yet been announced.
Yarros had this to say about the project: "I'm thrilled to be working with this dedicated, experienced team and grateful for their passion for both the books and the readership behind them"
Amazon MGM Studios head of global television Peter Friedlander added: "Violet's journey in 'Fourth Wing' has sparked a global phenomenon, captivating millions of readers and building an intensely passionate fanbase around its world, characters, and emotional stakes,. Rebecca Yarros' brilliant series is one of the most anticipated adaptations in the world, and with Meredith and our valued partners at Kilter, Outlier, and Premeditated, we're bringing it to life in a way that honors what fans love about the story".
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