Fourth Wing has cast its Violet and Xaden, and fans have thoughts

The dragons haven't even taken flight, and Fourth Wing fans are already breathing fire.

Prime Video has reportedly found its Violet Sorrengail and Xaden Riorson for the upcoming adaptation of Rebecca Yarros's bestselling romantasy series, with Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya set to play the enemies-turned-lovers at the center of the story.

And naturally, people online have thoughts.

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For years, readers have imagined what the dragon riders of Basgiath War College might look like in real life, sharing fancasts, character edits, and fan art across social media.

But now that two of the series' most beloved characters have actual faces, not everyone is ready to embrace the casting .

According to Deadline , Sakraya was already a popular choice among fans to play the shadow-wielding Xaden, and early reactions suggest that plenty of readers are happy to see the German actor land the role.

McGregor's casting as Violet, meanwhile, has sparked a more contentious conversation, with some fans questioning whether she fits their vision of the character, while others urge readers to reserve judgment until they see her in costume.

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But some fans can already see the vision.

"Just picture Esther brunette.

That's a perfect Violet.