Michael B. Jordan executive producing 'Fourth Wing' series for Prime

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May 12 (UPI) -- Oscar-winning actor Michael B. Jordan is executive producing a Prime Video series based on Rebecca Yarros' best-selling Fourth Wing fantasy novels.

"Violet's journey in Fourth Wing has sparked a global phenomenon, captivating millions of readers and building an intensely passionate fan-base around its world, characters, and emotional stakes," Peter Friedlander, head of global television for Amazon MGM Studios, said in a statement Monday.

"Rebecca Yarros' brilliant series is one of the most anticipated adaptations in the world, and with Meredith and our valued partners at Kilter, Outlier, and Premeditated, we're bringing it to life in a way that honors what fans love about the story."

Meredith Averill -- whose credits include The Haunting of Hill House and Locke & Key -- is the show-runner and will executive produce alongside Jordan, Yarros, Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, who is set to direct the pilot.

No casting has been announced yet.

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