The upcoming ‘Fourth Wing’ TV show, developed based on Rebecca Yarros’ novel of the same name, has finally cast its Violet and Xaden. Reports recently revealed that actress Esther McGregor has been selected to play the leading role of the scribe who is forced into dragon riding by her mother. Cast alongside Emilio Sakraya, McGregor is all set to bring Violet Sorrengail and the tale of Basgiath War College to life on the small screen.However, did you know that Esther McGregor comes from a line of Hollywood royalty? Here’s all you need to know about the 24-year-old actress, her parents, her education, and her previous roles.
Who is Esther McGregor?
Esther Rose McGregor is a British actress, model, musician, and tattoo artist. Born on October 22, 2001, in London, United Kingdom, she is the daughter of the famed Scottish actor Ewan McGregor and French-Greek Jewish production designer Eve Mavrakis. Not only that, but she is also the stepdaughter of actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead. She is also one of five siblings with Clara, Jamyan, Anouk, and stepbrother Laurie.Before her casting in ‘Fourth Wing,’ Esther featured in several other projects, including ‘Life Is Strange,’ ‘We Were Liars,’ ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi,’ ‘High School,’ ‘Clean Hands,’ ‘The Room Next Door,’ and ‘Babygirl,’ alongside Nicole Kidman.
Who is Esther McGregor’s dad, Ewan McGregor?
Her father, Ewan McGregor, is one of the most beloved actors in Hollywood in recent years and has appeared in over 90 acting credits. He was born on March 31, 1971, in Perth, Scotland, and studied at Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. Over the years, he won a lot of accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award for ‘Halston’ (2021) and a Golden Globe Award for ‘Fargo.’He and Eve Mavrakis had been married since 1995 and stayed together for 22 years until 2017. Their divorce was finalised in 2020. McGregor then married his second wife, actress and singer Mary Elizabeth Winstead.Winstead has been in the industry for a long time and has acted in multiple high-budget roles. She gained early fame by playing Jessica Bennett on the TV show ‘Passions’ and was even called the “scream queen” after starring in horror films like ‘Final Destination 3’ and ‘Black Christmas.’She is also best known for playing Ramona Flowers in ‘Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,’ as well as for her roles in the ‘Die Hard’ franchise, ‘10 Cloverfield Lane,’ and ‘Birds of Prey.’