Prime Video Orders ‘Rise Of The Empress’ Series Based On Books With Gemma Chan, Viola Davis & Forest Whitaker Among EPs

Prime Video is expanding its fantasy footprint with a green light for Rise of the Empress, a series adaptation of Julie C. Dao's book series.

January 22, 2025 · 1 min · 63 words · Linda Jones

Rise of the Empressis described as dark and mystical East Asian fantasy reimagining of The Evil Queen legend.

Dao will serve as a co-executive producer.

The eight-episode series is poised to film in Malaysia.

Julie Dao, ‘Rise of The Empress’ series and Gemma ChanDarren Pellegrino/Getty Images

They are joined by the 2019 followupSong of the Crimson Flower.

Crystal Liu and James WonMichael Becker/FX/Courtesy