Fourth Wing author Rebecca Yarros shares her first reaction to the early scripts for Amazon’s television adaptation. Written by Yarros, the Empyrean series – currently consisting of Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm – follows the 20-year-old Violet Sorrengail as she faces deadly challenges at Basgiath War College, training to become a dragon rider while navigating intense rivalries and a forbidden romance. In October 2023, it was announced that a television adaptation of the romantic fantasy series was in the works for Amazon Prime Video.
Now, during a midnight release party for the third book in the Empyrean series titled Onyx Storm, author Rebecca Yarros shared her first reaction to the early scripts for Amazon’s TV adaptation. In a clip posted to TikTok (via sabteenwitxh), Yarros said she has “read two versions of the script” and “could not be any happier” and called them “amazing.” Read her full comments or watch the clip below:
So I’ve read two versions of the script now and it is… Oh my God. And I was scared, I was super scared to read it, because I think when you hand somebody your baby and you say, “Tell me what you think is important in here,” you’re kind of like, “It’s all important,” and I kicked my feet the entire time. I love it. [Moira Walley-Beckett is] amazing. Moira’s done such an amazing job capturing everyone’s voice and the dialogue that you guys love and just the energy and spirit of the book that I am … I could not be any happier. It’s amazing.
What Rebecca Yarros’ Reaction Means For The Fourth Wing Series
It Should Be A Faithful Adaptation
In July 2024, it was announced that Moira Walley-Beckett had been hired as showrunner and head writer for the Fourth Wing TV show. Walley-Beckett is best known for her contributions to Breaking Bad as both a writer and a producer. She penned a total of nine episodes for the acclaimed AMC series, including the show’s antepenultimate episode, “Ozymandias,” which is often considered one of the greatest episodes of television ever made. Her work on Breaking Bad earned her three Primetime Emmy Awards, including one for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series.
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Walley-Beckett doesn’t have any experience adapting a romantic fantasy series like Empyrean, though her strength as a screenwriter, combined with Yarros’ first reaction to her scripts, should ensure that Amazon’s Fourth Wing series is faithful to the books. The first novel was released in May 2023 and went viral within TikTok’s BookTok community, which helped it secure the No. 1 spot on The New York Times bestseller list. There is a dedicated legion of fans wishing that Amazon’s Fourth Wing series is faithful to the books, and Yarros’ first reaction to the scripts should ease any concerns for now.
Our Take On Rebecca Yarros’ Reaction To The Fourth Wing Scripts
It Bodes Incredibly Well For Amazon’s Adaptation
Rebecca Yaros’ enthusiastic reaction to the Fourth Wing scripts suggests that Amazon’s adaptation will stay true to her beloved books and capture the essence of Violet’s journey. With Moira Walley-Beckett on board as showrunner and head writer, who is known for her gripping storytelling and character depth, fans can feel confident that the Fourth Wing TV series will honor the spirit of the book series.
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Based on the novel series by Rebecca Yarros, Fourth Wing is an action-adventure fantasy series in development for Prime Video. Announced in 2024, Fourth Wing will follow the adventures of a young woman named Violet Sorrengail, who has been taken from her peaceful book-reading life and thrust into a world of danger when she is forced by her mother to join an elite group of dragon-riding warriors.
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