Inde Navarrette eyes Fourth Wing role

Inde Navarrette has entered the fan-casting conversation around Amazon MGM Studios’ planned adaptation of Rebecca Yarros’ “Fourth Wing,” saying she would like to play lead character Violet Sorrengail. The comment was reported June 1 by IBTimes UK in a profile tied to Navarrette’s recent horror release “Obsession.” Amazon MGM Studios, however, has not announced any cast for the series. Prime Video formally ordered “Fourth Wing” to series in May and said the show would be produced with Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society, Kilter Films and Premeditated Productions. ### What exactly did Navarrette say about “Fourth Wing”? IBTimes UK reported on June 1 that Navarrette named Violet Sorrengail as a role she had been watching. Other entertainment reports circulating this week matched that account and quoted her as saying, “If I had to pick a specific role that I’ve secretly been keeping my eye on, it would be Violet Sorrengail.” (ibtimes.co.uk) Inde Navarrette’s comment amounts to an expression of interest, not a casting development. None of the reports tied her remarks to an audition, offer or negotiations with Amazon MGM Studios or the show’s producers. ### Where does Amazon’s “Fourth Wing” series stand now? Amazon MGM Studios announced in May that “Fourth Wing” had been ordered to series for Prime Video. (ibtimes.co.uk) The studio said the show is based on Yarros’ bestselling Empyrean novels and follows Violet Sorrengail as she trains to become a dragon rider. Deadline reported that Meredith Averill is attached as showrunner and executive producer, while Lisa Joy will direct the pilot and executive produce. (ibtimes.co.uk) Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society is also producing, according to Amazon and Deadline. ### Has anyone been officially cast as Violet Sorrengail? Amazon MGM Studios has not announced any cast for “Fourth Wing.” Recent coverage in Yahoo, Forbes and other entertainment outlets has described online speculation and fan wish lists, but those reports do not cite any formal studio casting decision. (press.amazonmgmstudios.com) Prime Video’s own announcement focused on the series order, producers and creative team, not actors. (deadline.com) That leaves Navarrette’s remarks in the category of public interest from a performer rather than confirmed attachment. ### Why is Rebecca Yarros in adaptation news beyond “Fourth Wing”? The Playlist reported on May 27 that Yarros’ 2021 novel “The Things We Leave Unfinished” is also moving ahead as a screen adaptation. (yahoo.com) The outlet said Lionsgate tapped “Me Before You” director Thea Sharrock to direct the film. The Hollywood Reporter separately reported the same development, describing the project as a Lionsgate adaptation of Yarros’ romance novel. (press.amazonmgmstudios.com) That report indicates Yarros-related screen projects are expanding beyond Prime Video’s fantasy series. ### What happens next on both projects? Lionsgate’s next public milestone on “The Things We Leave Unfinished” is likely additional package-building around cast and production, with Thea Sharrock already attached as director, according to The Playlist and The Hollywood Reporter. (theplaylist.net) Amazon MGM Studios’ next public step on “Fourth Wing” is expected to be casting or production updates. (hollywoodreporter.com) As of June 2, Prime Video’s official materials list the series order, Meredith Averill, Lisa Joy, Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society and Rebecca Yarros, but no actors. (press.amazonmgmstudios.com) (theplaylist.net)