Prime Video Announces Adaptation of Julie C. Dao’s Rise of the Empress Series
Prime Video is bringing julie C. Dao’s acclaimed Rise of the Empress book series to life in a highly anticipated fantasy drama. The series, which reimagines the tale of Snow White’s Evil Queen, promises to immerse viewers in a world of opulence, mystery, and defiance.
The adaptation will be helmed by American Horror Story veterans crystal Liu and James Wong, who will serve as co-writers, showrunners, and executive producers.They will be joined by an impressive lineup of producers, including Viola Davis, Julius Tennon, Andrew Wang, Forest Whitaker, Nina Yang Bongiovi, and Gemma Chan. Dao herself will co-executive produce the series, ensuring the adaptation stays true to her vision.
In a joint statement, Davis, Wang, and Tennon praised Dao’s work, saying, “Julie C. Dao’s book series not only builds a fantastical world of opulence and mystery out of Asian history but centers a character that in her defiance to be what she is expected to be,finds the strength that may give her the power to change the world.”
The series is set in a fantastical ancient Asian Empire on the brink of destruction, torn apart by insidious rivalries. A fortuitous marriage appears to be the kingdom’s only hope for survival, setting the stage for a gripping tale of power, ambition, and resilience.
This adaptation is part of a growing trend of book-to-screen projects, joining other highly anticipated releases like dog Man, Reacher season 3, and The Monkey.
Key Details at a Glance
| aspect | Details |
|————————–|—————————————————————————–|
| Title | Rise of the Empress |
| Based On | Julie C. Dao’s Forest of a Thousand Lanterns and Kingdom of the Blazing Phoenix |
| Showrunners | Crystal Liu and James Wong |
| Executive Producers | Viola Davis, Julius Tennon, Andrew Wang, Forest Whitaker, Nina Yang Bongiovi, Gemma Chan |
| Synopsis | A fantastical ancient Asian Empire faces destruction, with a marriage as its last hope. |
The series is expected to premiere exclusively on Prime Video, though a release date has yet to be announced. Fans of Dao’s books and newcomers alike can look forward to a visually stunning and emotionally resonant adaptation that promises to captivate audiences worldwide.
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