Prime Video's 'Fourth Wing' Casting Sparks Fan Backlash Over Looks

Prime Video's casting for its upcoming 'Fourth Wing' series has some fans up in arms. As reported by MovieWeb, the streamer has tapped Esther McGregor to play Violet Sorrengail and Emilio Sakraya as Xaden Riorson, based on Rebecca Yarros' popular book series.

Reaction on social media has been mixed. While some fans expressed excitement or a willingness to trust the process, a significant portion of the criticism focused on the actors' physical appearances not matching the book descriptions.

One fan was blunt, writing, "This is definitely not it," per ScreenRant. Another argued McGregor wasn't right for the role, citing that book-Violet is described as tiny and frail-looking, while the actor is listed at 5'4".

The books describe Violet as small with pale features, while Xaden is tall with golden eyes. Some fans countered the backlash online, pointing out that wigs, makeup, and costumes exist to transform actors. Prime Video is positioning 'Fourth Wing' as a flagship series, making this casting a major milestone for the adaptation.