Prime Video Ventures into New Fantasy Territory

The Amazon-owned streaming platform is set to explore another captivating fantasy universe.

New Series Based on Julie C. Dao’s Novels

Prime Video has officially greenlit a series inspired by Julie C. Dao’s acclaimed Rise of the Empress novels. This drama, featuring a powerhouse lineup of executive producers including Viola Davis, Forest Whitaker, and Gemma Chan, unfolds in a “fantastical ancient Asian empire.” The narrative follows a peasant girl named Xifeng, who, with the support of a vengeful sorceress, strives to capture the heart of the heir to the throne.

Leadership Behind the Series

Crystal Liu (known for American Horror Story) and James Wong (renowned for The X-Files and AHS) will take the helm as co-showrunners. This ambitious project is a collaboration between Amazon MGM Studios, JuVee Productions (led by Davis and Julius Tennon), and Significant Productions (headed by Whitaker and Nina Yang Bongiovi).

Inspiring Storyline and Vision

“This story, led by an incredible female heroine, is an inspiring tale of strength and resilience,” stated Nick Pepper, head of U.S. SVOD TV development and series at Amazon MGM Studios. “Crystal, along with the teams at JuVee, Significant, and Gemma, have brilliantly captured the magic of Julie’s work. We are excited to welcome James to help bring this remarkable project to life in a way that resonates with our global Prime Video audience.”

Excitement from the Showrunner

Liu expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “I’m honored and thrilled to adapt Julie C. Dao’s extraordinary books for the screen — a sumptuous, spellbinding tale of intrigue, featuring a subversive heroine for the ages. I am incredibly grateful to embark on this journey with the legendary James Wong and our outstanding producers at JuVee, Significant, and Gemma Chan. Partnering with Amazon to create this epic, daring new world fueled by the wondrous, twisted things we do for love is a dream come true.”

Joining Prime Video’s Fantasy Lineup

Rise of the Empress will be part of Prime Video’s impressive lineup of fantasy series, which also includes The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and The Wheel of Time.

Executive Production Team

Liu and Wong will serve as executive producers alongside Davis, Tennon, and head of television Andrew Wang for JuVee Productions; Whitaker and Bongiovi for Significant Productions; and Chan. Author Dao will also contribute as a co-executive producer.

Persons

Viola Davis, Forest Whitaker, Gemma Chan, Julie C. Dao, Crystal Liu, James Wong, Julius Tennon, Nina Yang Bongiovi, Nick Pepper, Andrew Wang

Company Names

Prime Video, Amazon, Amazon MGM Studios, JuVee Productions, Significant Productions

Titles

Rise of the Empress, American Horror Story, The X-Files, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Wheel of Time

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