Here’s Everything To Know About The Fourth Wing TV Show

After Rebecca Yarros’ 2023 romantasy novel became a best-selling sensation, a Fourth Wing TV show is officially in the works.

If you’re reading this, you likely count yourself a fan of the book — the first of Yarros’ Empyrean series, which also includes Iron Flame and Onyx Storm (and is set to span five books in total).

But just in case you’re new to the story, it follows 20-year-old Violet as she trains to become a dragon rider at Basgiath War College. While Violet originally wanted to be a record-keeping scribe like her late father, her mother forces her into the deadly Riders Quadrant — a path that ultimately changes her life.

So, what can fans expect from the Fourth Wing TV show? Here’s everything to know so far, including the latest comments from Yarros herself.

A Behind-The-Scenes Update

Anne with an E creator Moira Walley-Beckett was initially appointed showrunner of the Fourth Wing TV series, which is in development at Prime Video. “Having read a couple versions of the pilot, I have nothing but respect for her, and watching how she handles the book with such respect and such zeal,” Yarros told Variety earlier this year. “It really is phenomenal. I was kicking my feet the entire time I read it. Really, just no notes.”

However, nearly a year after Walley-Beckett boarded the show, Deadline reported that she exited the project. The outlet added that WandaVision and Agatha All Along creator Jac Schaeffer is in discussions to step into the showrunner role — but as of July 1, a decision hadn’t been made.

Another key player behind the scenes is Michael B. Jordan, who will produce via his company Outlier Society.

Is There A Fourth Wing Cast Yet?

As far as on-screen talent, the Fourth Wing cast hasn’t been announced yet. In January, Yarros told Variety the show is “not at that point.”

However, the author said she and the previous showrunner, Walley-Beckett, had “really great conversations” about diverse casting. “She knows how important it is to me that we not remove marginalized people from the cast,” Yarros added.

There Are Theories...

Even though a formal casting announcement has yet to happen, the Fourth Wing fandom is a passionate bunch, so there’s plenty of speculation to mull over in the meantime.

For example, as Marie Claire Australia notes, fans have theorized that Josh Heuston or Emilio Sakraya might play the character of Xaden. Both actors have used the dragon emoji on social media, and Heuston was spotted reading Onyx Storm at an airport. It’s the third book in the series, so he’s apparently deep into the lore.

When Marie Claire asked if he considered himself more of a Xaden or Bodhi, he said, “I don’t know, I think they’re both good characters. They have their own signs and signets, if you know what I mean.”

This article will be updated as new information becomes available.