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Meredith Averill Named Showrunner for Amazon's Fourth Wing

9/25/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Meredith Averill has been tapped as showrunner for Amazon's Fourth Wing adaptation.
She replaces Moira Walley-Beckett, who left the project in July.
The Empyrean book series has three titles published, with two more planned, and no series order yet.
The project is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Michael B. Jordan's Outlier Society.

History

Historical Context

The 1996 Telecommunications Act reshaped media ownership, enabling companies like Amazon to venture into content production. This shift is exemplified by Amazon MGM Studios' collaboration with Michael B. Jordan's Outlier Society on adapting the popular Empyrean book series, which has three titles. This trend of literary adaptations reflects a broader commitment to diversifying content and engaging audiences through established narratives.

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Story summary

Meredith Averill has been tapped as showrunner for Amazon's Fourth Wing adaptation.
She replaces Moira Walley-Beckett, who left the project in July.
The Empyrean book series has three titles published, with two more planned, and no series order yet.
The project is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Michael B. Jordan's Outlier Society.

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