We finally have faces to imagine at Basgiath. Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya have reportedly been cast as Violet Sorrengail and Xaden Riorson in Prime Video’s Fourth Wing adaptation, according to reports from Deadline and Variety.
But casting photographs only tell us so much. The question we wanted to explore is what happens when you add Violet’s signature hair, Xaden’s rider leathers and the atmosphere of Basgiath.
We’re imagining both actors in character with AI, alongside a closer look at their previous work and what their reported casting means for the adaptation.
The character visualisations in this article are AI-generated fan interpretations. They are not official images from Prime Video and do not reveal the production’s costume or character designs.
Esther McGregor as Violet Sorrengail
| Reported role | Violet Sorrengail |
|---|---|
| Born | October 22, 2001 |
| Age | 24 (October 2026) |
| Nationality | British |
| Height | 163 cm / 5′4″ (IMDb listing) |
| Known for | We Were Liars, Babygirl, The Room Next Door |
Where Have You Seen Esther McGregor Before?
Esther McGregor is a British actress, model and musician. Born on October 22, 2001, she is 24 at the time of the casting report.
Her most relevant previous role for book lovers is Mirren Sinclair in Prime Video’s We Were Liars. The adaptation of E. Lockhart’s novel already placed her inside a story with an established readership and strong expectations for its characters.
Her other screen credits include Babygirl, The Room Next Door and Obi-Wan Kenobi. She is also the daughter of actor Ewan McGregor and production designer Eve Mavrakis.
Emilio Sakraya as Xaden Riorson
| Reported role | Xaden Riorson |
|---|---|
| Born | June 29, 1996 |
| Age | 30 (October 2026) |
| Nationality | German |
| Height | 180 cm / approx. 5′11″ (agency-linked profile; IMDb lists 182 cm) |
| Known for | Warrior Nun, Tribes of Europa, Sixty Minutes, Rheingold |
Where Have You Seen Emilio Sakraya Before?
Emilio Sakraya is a German actor and musician, born in Berlin on June 29, 1996. The 30-year-old began working in front of the camera as a child and has appeared in both German and international productions.
His credits include Warrior Nun, Tribes of Europa, Those About to Die and Sixty Minutes. German audiences may also recognise him from Bibi & Tina, 4 Blocks or his performance as rapper Xatar in Fatih Akin’s Rheingold.
He also has a martial arts background, having trained in karate and won a German championship title in 2010. That experience is an interesting foundation for the physical demands of playing a dragon rider. Alongside acting, he releases music under the name Emilio.
How Certain Is the Casting News?
Deadline’s report cites sources close to the production, and both Variety and TheWrap have also reported the casting. Amazon declined to comment to TheWrap. That is not a denial, but it is also not a formal casting announcement from the studio.
One possible explanation is that the names were shared ahead of an official reveal, allowing the news to emerge through an established industry publication before other leaks. However, there is no public evidence establishing that this was a coordinated or “controlled” leak.
For now, McGregor and Sakraya are the reported leads. Amazon’s official information page has yet to name the cast.
What Comes Next for Fourth Wing?
Prime Video has officially ordered the series. Meredith Averill serves as showrunner and executive producer, Lisa Joy is attached to direct the opening episode, and Michael B. Jordan and Rebecca Yarros are among the executive producers. A release date has yet to be announced.
Until we get an official introduction or a first look from the production, these visualisations are our way of exploring the casting—and picturing two familiar faces stepping into Basgiath.
Can you see Esther McGregor as Violet and Emilio Sakraya as Xaden? What detail would you most want the series to get right?
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