Author Rebecca Yarros has multiple book adaptations in development, including her breakout Empyrean series, titled Fourth Wing, and the upcoming novel Peculiar Stars. The adaptations span across major streaming platforms and film studios, marking significant interest in Yarros’s diverse catalog of romance and fantasy novels.
Key Facts
- Prime Video is developing a TV series adaptation of Yarros’s Empyrean series, which includes Fourth Wing.
- Amazon MGM Studios is adapting Yarros’s ballerina novel Variation.
- Apple TV has secured the rights to adapt Yarros’s upcoming novel Peculiar Stars, set to publish on November 17.
- Amazon MGM Studios also won the rights to adapt Yarros’s novel The Last Letter.
- Lionsgate has optioned Yarros’s 2021 romance novel The Things We Leave Unfinished for a feature film.
- Georgia Stanton, aged 28, is the central character in The Things We Leave Unfinished.
- The novel In the Likely Event, published in 2023, is being adapted by Netflix.
Fourth Wing Adaptation for Prime Video
The popular Empyrean series, which began with the novel Fourth Wing, is slated for a television adaptation on Prime Video.
This project is being developed by Michael B. Jordan‘s Outlier Society, alongside Kilter Films and Premediated Productions. The series has seen a showrunner change, with Meredith Averill, an executive producer for Wednesday Season 2, now guiding the production.
So far, two follow-up books to Fourth Wing have been released within the Empyrean series, which is planned to comprise five entries.
A collection of stories titled Threshing Day, focusing on dragon-rider pairings, is set for release in October. The series’ development signifies a major push to bring Yarros’s fantasy world to a new medium.
Variation Adaptation by Amazon MGM
Amazon MGM Studios is set to adapt Rebecca Yarros’s novel Variation, a story centered on a ballerina. Christy Hall, known for her work on It Ends With Us, is attached to write the screenplay. Yarros herself will serve as an executive producer on the project.
The adaptation is being produced by Higher Ground, the production company founded by President Barack and Michelle Obama, and Life in Motion Productions, led by Misty Copeland, a veteran of the American Ballet Theatre. This collaboration brings together significant producing power for the film.
Peculiar Stars Adaptation for Apple TV
Apple TV has acquired the rights to adapt Yarros’s forthcoming novel, Peculiar Stars. The book is scheduled for publication on November 17. The story is described as a slow-burn romance that unfolds over 543 days on a deserted island.
The narrative follows a young woman stranded with a member of her fiancé’s family following a cyclone. The acquisition by Apple TV highlights the growing interest in adapting Yarros’s contemporary romance novels alongside her fantasy works. The specific details of the production team for Peculiar Stars have not yet been announced.
The Last Letter Adaptation by Amazon MGM
In a competitive bidding situation, Amazon MGM Studios secured the rights to adapt Yarros’s novel The Last Letter. Anna Klassen, a former journalist now working as a screenwriter, is attached to write the script for this adaptation. The specifics of the bidding war were not disclosed, but it was described as high-value.
The project will be produced by Brian Grazer and Jeb Brody through their company, Imagine Entertainment. This marks another significant adaptation deal for Yarros, demonstrating the broad appeal of her literary work across different genres and studios. Further production details are expected as development progresses.
The Things We Leave Unfinished Adaptation for Lionsgate
Lionsgate has optioned the rights to Yarros’s 2021 romance novel, The Things We Leave Unfinished, for a feature film adaptation. Arash Amel, who previously worked on A Private War and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, has been tapped to write the script. Todd Lieberman will produce the film via his company, Hidden Pictures.
The novel centers on Georgia Stanton, aged 28, who returns to her hometown to assist a bestselling author in completing her late great-grandmother’s World War II love story, following a public divorce. The Hollywood Reporter reported that Thea Sharrock has been chosen to direct the film. This adaptation underscores Lionsgate’s interest in romantic narratives.
In the Likely Event Adaptation for Netflix
Netflix has acquired the rights to adapt Rebecca Yarros’s novel In the Likely Event. Lindsey Ferrentino is attached to write the script for the adaptation.
The story is a romance that follows a U.S. soldier named Nate and a congressional aide named Izzy, set against the backdrop of the war in Afghanistan. The book was published in 2023.
The acquisition by Netflix adds another major streamer to the list of companies adapting Yarros’s work. The narrative’s blend of romance and wartime setting appears to be a significant draw for adaptation. Production details and casting for In the Likely Event have not yet been announced by the streamer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the status of the Fourth Wing TV show adaptation?
The Empyrean series, which begins with Fourth Wing, is in development as a TV adaptation for Prime Video. Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society is attached to produce, with Meredith Averill serving as a showrunner. So far, two follow-up books in the planned five-entry series have been published.
What other books by Rebecca Yarros are being adapted?
Amazon MGM Studios is adapting her ballerina novel Variation, with Christy Hall writing the script. Apple TV has secured rights for Peculiar Stars, while Amazon MGM Studios is also adapting The Last Letter. Lionsgate is developing a feature film based on The Things We Leave Unfinished.
Is Peculiar Stars being adapted?
Yes, Apple TV has landed the rights to adapt Rebecca Yarros’s upcoming novel Peculiar Stars. The book is set to publish on November 17 and is described as a slow-burn romance spanning 543 days on a deserted island. The adaptation plans were reported by Deadline.
What is being produced for The Last Letter?
Amazon MGM Studios won the rights to adapt Yarros’s novel The Last Letter after a competitive bidding war. Anna Klassen is attached to write the adaptation. Brian Grazer and Jeb Brody of Imagine Entertainment are set to produce the project. Further details are still emerging.
Currently, the Fourth Wing adaptation for Prime Video and the Variation adaptation by Amazon MGM Studios are in various stages of development with writers and producers attached. The Peculiar Stars adaptation for Apple TV is set for publication on November 17, with adaptation plans in place. The The Last Letter adaptation by Amazon MGM Studios and the The Things We Leave Unfinished feature film for Lionsgate also have writers attached. The Netflix adaptation of In the Likely Event, published in 2023, is also moving forward. Information on release dates for these projects remains unannounced.
