Fantasy fandoms, get ready—Hollywood’s next big phenomenon is on the horizon. Rebecca Yarros’ Fourth Wing has surged to viral fame, and Violet Sorrengail’s journey might soon hit the screen. A Fourth Wing adaptation is officially in motion. Yarros herself shared the news on TikTok, revealing that Amazon studio has secured the rights to her Empyrean series, igniting a frenzy of fan speculation.
Fourth Wing isn’t just another fantasy—it’s a pulse-pounding mix of dragons, peril, and romance that’s captured readers around the world. At its heart of the series is Violet Sorrengail, a brilliant and resourceful heroine navigating the treacherous Riders Quadrant, where survival demands both cunning and courage. Pair her with the enigmatic Xaden Riorson, layered political intrigue, and dragons like Tairn and Andarna, and it’s clear why fans are eagerly awaiting these characters to be seen on screen.
TikTok is abuzz with fan castings, as BookTok creators pitch their ideal actors for the Fourth Wing universe. Yarros’s confirmation that the adaptation is in its early stages has only intensified the excitement. With the fandom noticing Yarros' is a fan of dropping clues and easter eggs on the adaption, we may have found a few that have lead us to believe who has been casted.
Below, we’re diving into our own casting wishlist, imagining the talent who could bring the tension, magic, and stakes of this soon-to-be-iconic story to life.
Xaden Riorson
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The brooding and morally complex love interest. Xaden is a rebellious squad leader with a dark past, a sharp tongue, and a magnetic presence. We believe Dune: Prophecy Actor Josh Heuston would fit the role perfectly. There has also been speculation amongst the fandom that he could be an actor of interest, with fans picking up he has been spotted recently reading the books, adding a dragon emoji in his bio, and noticing he follows Yarros' on Instagram.
Violet Sorrengail
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The heroine of the story, Violet is intelligent, determined, and physically slight, which sets her apart in the brutal Riders Quadrant. Despite her chronic illness, her sharp mind and unrelenting will make her a force to be reckoned with. Actor Josephine Langford just makes sense. Fierce, vulnerable, with a fiery inner strength. After seeing her in the After series, we think it makes sense that Violet is her next role.
Dain Aetos
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Violet’s loyal but frustratingly overprotective childhood friend is Dain. We're choosing Dacre Montgomery to fit the role, with this ability to bring charm and subtle tension to his roles, he would add layers to the dynamic between Dain and Violet. After seeing him in Elvis and as Billy in Stranger Things, we're looking to see Montgomery back on our screens.
Stay tuned here, for more updates on the Fourth Wing Cast.
