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Fourth Wing Casts Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya as Leads

Prime Video's adaptation of Rebecca Yarros' bestselling fantasy has its central pairing, with Esther McGregor playing Violet Sorrengail and Emilio Sakraya taking on Xaden Riorson.

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Esther McGregor named as the adaptation's Violet Sorrengail

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Emilio Sakraya cast in the role of Xaden Riorson

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Casting report identifies Meredith Averill as showrunner and producer

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Sakraya profile follows his casting as Xaden Riorson

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Fan reactions become a focus of casting coverage

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2 articles

  1. Fourth Wing has cast its Violet and Xaden, and fans have thoughts
    Mashable Tech
  2. Who Is Emilio Sakraya? Meet ‘Fourth Wing’ Actor Playing Xaden Riorson
    Variety Movies

6 articles

  1. ‘Fourth Wing’ Series: Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya Cast as Violet and Xaden
    The Hollywood Reporter
  2. Prime Video's 'Fourth Wing' Series Officially Casts Violet and Xaden
    https://www.reddit.com/r/television/top/.rss?t=day
  3. Prime Video’s ‘Fourth Wing’ Adaptation Finds Leads in Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya
    The Wrap TV
  4. Prime Video’s Fourth Wing Series Finds Its Violet Sorrengail & Xaden Riorson
    Screen Rant
  5. ‘Fourth Wing’ Finds Its Violet & Xaden: Esther McGregor & Emilio Sakraya To Lead Prime Video Series
    Deadline Hollywood