By Eva Phipps
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros:
Ever since October of 2023, fans of the booktok phenomenon Fourth Wing have been waiting for news of the upcoming live-action TV series. With studios such as Amazon MGM Studios, Outlier Society, Kilter Films, and Premeditated Productions, and producers like Michael B. Jordan, Jonathan Nolan, and Rebecca Yarros herself, fans are hoping for the best product they can make. Recently, the casting for the two main characters have been officially announced. Ester McGregor is set to play the series’ main protagonists, Violet Sorrengail and Emilio Sakraya is set to play Xaden Riorson. While some fans are saying this isn’t the casting they were hoping for, most fans are excited and think this is the perfect casting for them. Since these castings were released, the fandom is hoping for a casting announcement for the dragons, with many hoping for Idris Elba for the dragon, Tarineanach. Speaking of the dragons, fans would love for high quality CGI similar to the dragons in “Game of Thrones” because the dragons are such a big part of the plot. Our hopes seem to be taken into consideration due to a late 2028 or early 2029 release date.
Twisted Series by Ana Huang:
Not much is known about this romance book adaptation. In early 2025, Netflix acquired the rights to Ana Huang’s Twisted series, starting with Twisted Love. Netflix also has planned a Brigerton-style format for all the seasons to cover the four books with entertaining storylines. Unfortunately, no casting or official release date has been announced. However, the author teases progress on social media, fans never stop fancasting, and there is the possibility of a 2027 release date at the earliest.
Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton:
This film adaptation is probably the most controversial one on this list. The Cat and Mouse Duet features many dark themes and explicit scenes, making fans and critics wonder how it will turn out on screen. However, fans of the books are very excited to see one of their favorite characters come to life. No official casting announcement has been released, yet H.D Carlton has left hints in five books at the Los Angeles Barnes & Noble, and fans have of course been theorizing the casts. Scarlett DeMeo is a favorite for Adeline Riley because fans have found that her nails and hand matched a picture posted from the author. Carlton has also confirmed that Zade Meadows had been casted but hasn’t said who it is. Lastly, a recent video posted in H.D Carlton’s Instagram has revealed that production has started and set building is underway for the film.
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black:
Many have been wanting a good adaptation for this book series for a while. The Folk of the Air series is now being adapted for television by Amazon Studios and Scott Free Productions, with the author Holly Black as a producer. In 2017, Universal Studios had the rights to it before reverting back to the author. However, there is still a chance to see the characters on screen right now. In France, a fan-made series is being made on Youtube with over 60 volunteers and fans alike. The first episode was released on May 31, 2026 with the second episode in production. As a big fan of the books, I can tell you that the fan-made series is very well done (I watched it six times).
Powerless by Lauren Roberts:
While this live-action TV adaptation has been developing at Amazon MGM Studios for a while, not much has been released. Only a few names of the crew have been attached to the making of it. While the fandom was bursting with excitement about this news, much of it has died down due to allegations of alleged AI use and plagiarism by the author while writing the Powerless series.
Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi:
On June 16, 2026, Shatter Me fans were given the best news that they could possibly hear. Warner Bros. Pictures acquired the rights to the series and are making a film adaptation. Past attempts have been made, yet none were actually made or released. With the author’s planned heavy involvement with production, fans hope to get the best adaptation possible. The beloved Aaron Warner, a main character of the series, will finally be on screen, yet fans worry if the casting will be up to the standard of the fandom. Tahereh Mafi herself said in an interview that she told the executives, “they will kill you if you don’t get him right.” Will fans get the Aaron Warner of their dreams?
Boys of Tommen by Chloe Walsh:
This adaptation is fully in production, with filming already starting. It is being developed by Prime Video into a 8-episode series filmed in Ireland, where the story takes place. Fans are stoked about this news, especially since it wasn’t announced that long ago and production is in full swing with the actors already posting on their socials. Some fans are upset because the actors aren’t well known to them, yet with it being set in Ireland, it makes sense to have up-and-coming Irish actors. Fans have been attacking them online, to a point where the author had to speak out against the hate. This is incredibly ironic because the series is based on overcoming bullying and trauma. Luckily, most of the fandom generally approves of the casting and are excited to see the characters on their screen. Names of some of the actors set to play the main characters include Nancy Surridge, Conor Sánchez, James O’Donoghue, and Sophie McGibbon. So far, the first season will cover the first two books, focusing on Jonny Kavanagh and Shannon Lynch. It is unclear if the other books will get their own season, probably waiting to see how the first season does. It should also be considered that Boys of Tommen is still an ongoing series with many books still to be released. This would be a big commitment for Prime Video, especially since the series is widely loved.