'Fourth Wing' TV Series a Go at Prime Video | THR News
Why It Matters
The series leverages a massive fanbase and star‑powered production to expand Prime Video’s fantasy offerings, positioning Amazon for higher subscriber engagement and ancillary revenue.
Key Takeaways
- •Prime Video greenlights "Fourth Wing" series from Rebecca Yarros novels
- •Michael B. Jordan's Outlier Society co-produces with Amazon MGM Studios
- •Showrunner change: Meredith Averill replaces Moira Walley‑Beckett as lead
- •Series follows bestseller "Fourth Wing" and upcoming books "Iron Flame", "Onyx Storm"
- •Fantasy adaptation aims to boost Prime Video’s genre portfolio and fanbase
Summary
Prime Video has officially ordered a television adaptation of Rebecca Yarros's "Fourth Wing," the opening novel of a five‑book fantasy series that exploded in popularity after its 2023 release.
The project, in development for roughly two and a half years, pairs Yarros’s rights with Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society and Amazon MGM Studios. The series will be produced under an overall deal Jordan’s company holds with the studio, and the showrunner mantle has shifted from Moira Walley‑Beckett to Meredith Averill, known for "Locke & Key."
"Fourth Wing" topped bestseller lists and generated a viral following on BookTok, with its sequels "Iron Flame" and "Onyx Storm" also debuting at number one. The adaptation is expected to tap that built‑in audience, mirroring recent successes like "The Wheel of Time" and "Lord of the Rings" on streaming platforms.
By adding a high‑profile fantasy property, Prime Video seeks to strengthen its genre slate and compete with Netflix and Disney+ for avid readers‑turned‑viewers, potentially driving subscriber growth and cross‑media merchandising opportunities.
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