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Fourth Wing casts its leads; Netflix chart has picks

Prime Video's adaptation of Rebecca Yarros' bestselling fantasy novels has found its leads, with Variety and Deadline both confirming the pairing; dragons not yet announced.

On air: Vera Bullock and Hank Ledger on BBN Tonight
Published 8:49 PM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The Hollywood Reporter: “‘Fourth Wing’ Series: Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya Cast as Violet and Xaden”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 8:49 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Vera Bullock and Hank Ledger.

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The Hollywood Reporter‘Fourth Wing’ Series: Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya Cast as Violet and Xaden

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorEsther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya are cast as Violet and Xaden in Prime Video's Fourth Wing series, the Hollywood Reporter says, and VisionQuest keeps getting praise since the Cardiff villain surfaced this afternoon.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorMy pick is East of Eden: Limited Series, number one on Netflix this week.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWatch it if you've ever sworn you'd leave a family dinner early and stayed for dessert.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIt's a limited series. I'm limited. We'll get along.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle I is dominating non-English films this week.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWatch it if your Thursday needs a castle that is genuinely bigger than your apartment.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA castle with no rent. Finally, a Hank who dreams.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFour flat words: it has a basement.