‘Rise of the Empress’ TV Series Ordered by Amazon Prime Video

Julie C. Dao’s enchanting “Rise of the Empress” fantasy book series is set to make its transition onto television screens, with Amazon Prime Video greenlighting a television series adaption.

In simple terms, “American Horror Story” veterans Crystal Liu and James Wong are taking on the roles of co-showrunners. Notable producers for this project include Viola Davis from her JuVee Productions company, Forest Whitaker through Significant Productions, and Gemma Chan.

The storyline for the series unfolds with: “An enchanting Ancient Asian Empire teeters on the brink of ruin, ravaged by deceitful rivalries. The lone solution: A royal marriage between the dashing Crown Prince and a Princess from one of the warring realms. As the contest to claim the Prince’s heart intensifies, turmoil ensues when an extraordinary peasant girl named Xifeng is thrust into the romantic fray by a spiteful sorceress. In this magical tale of love and power, can Xifeng not only rescue herself… but also save the entire Empire?

Amazon Prime Video is set to debut “Rise of the Empress” across over 240 countries and international regions.

Liu expressed great enthusiasm and honor in translating Julie C. Dao’s exceptional books into a movie, describing it as an enchanting story full of mystery and intrigue, with a leading character that will be remembered for generations. In a statement, he shared his gratitude for joining forces with the renowned James Wong and producers JuVee, Significant, and Gemma Chan on this adventure. He also expressed excitement about collaborating with Amazon to create this bold, captivating new world, inspired by the complexities of human emotions, particularly love.

Liu, Wong, Davis, Julius Tennon, Andrew Wang (head of television at JuVee Productions), Forest Whitaker and Nina Yang Bongiovi (from Significant Productions), and Chan are executive producing the series together. Dao will serve as a co-executive producer. The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios.

In simpler terms, multiple people are in charge of overseeing the production of this series, including Liu, Wong, Davis, Tennon, Wang, Whitaker, Bongiovi, and Chan. Dao will also play a role as a co-executive producer. The company responsible for producing the series is Amazon MGM Studios.

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2025-01-22 20:49