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The romance fantasy genre is at its most popular right now, and an upcoming TV adaptation from Ridley Scott will be perfect for fans of Fourth Wing and Shadow and Bone. Hollywood has always turned to the book world to find the best stories. They look at online book communities like BookTube and BookTok to find what audiences want to see. For this reason, romantasy and romance fantasy have been two of the biggest draws. Some series like Leigh Bardugo’s YA Shadow and Bone books have already come to the small screen. However, others, like Fourth Wing, are still on the way. Most recently, Holly Black's popular book series, Folk of the Air, has been picked up for a TV adaptation. Based on the books by Holly Black, the Folk of the Air books tell the story of Jude Duarte, a human brought into the realm of Elfhame. As she fights to survive, she finds herself colliding with the wicked Prince Carden. The Folk of the Air series is a great option for fans of Fourth Wing and Shadow and Bone.
Folk Of The Air Joins A Long List Of Upcoming Fantasy Book Adaptations
The fantasy genre has an incredible number of book adaptations on the way. Eragon is coming to Disney+. Apple TV picked up Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere books, which will lead to at least a Mistborn movie and a Stormlight Archive TV show. Dragons are a popular subject, with Fourth Wing and Wings of Fire on the way.
Folk of the Air is the most recent fantasy adaptation announced, and it’s being produced by Amazon MGM Studios, alongside Fourth Wing. These two TV shows are perfectly paired, as they both have the romantasy, enemies-to-lovers draw. They both feature badass underdog heroines trying to navigate a tense environment, though Violet actually was born into the fantasy world, while Jude Duarte was a mortal stolen into the Faerie world. Folk of the Air will stand out from its sister series, though, in that it also has traits of Shadow and Bone.
Like the Netflix romance fantasy, the political games are far more of a focus in Folk of the Air. As with Alina Starkov’s romance with the Darkling, Jude gets drawn in by Cardan, a cruel, manipulative dark prince who grows over time. Xaden is sometimes considered morally gray, but he’s not nearly as much in that box as the other two. Alina and Jude also have a sense of duty to protect the people they love. Plus, Folk of the Air and Shadow and Bone don’t include spice, making them appropriate for younger audiences.
Despite the similarities, Folk of the Air won’t feel derivative. The story may share genre tropes with both Fourth Wing and Shadow and Bone, but Folk of the Air is a Faerie story with a dynamic fantasy world unique from the Grishaverse or Navarre. Plus
Ridley Scott Can Bring Fantasy Expertise To Folk Of The Air
Credit: DyD Fotografos/Future Image/Cover ImagesAt first glance, Ridley Scott seems like a strange choice for Folk of the Air. Ridley Scott is almost exclusively known for his sci-fi and historical projects. However, the director has two projects under his belt that prove he has expertise in fantasy. His sci-fi television show Raised by Wolves would be better labeled a sci-fantasy, and he also made the 1985 movie Legend.
Raised by Wolves features ancient prophecies and monsters that heighten the story's stakes. The show feels less like a traditional TV show and more like a work of art. The high production value and impressive worldbuilding really draw audiences in. The cult-classic fantasy movie Legend is also an absolute spectacle. The imagery is captivating, with a striking and unique visual style. The directing is incredibly smart, and every cinematography choice feels intentional. With these two projects under his belt, Ridley Scott will have a lot to offer Folk of the Air.
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