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Ava DuVernay’s adaptation of Wings of Fire has been given a series order at Netflix.

The 10 40-minute episodes are based on the book by Tui T. Sutherland and will be written by Dan Milano and Christa Starr. The series is set on the dragon-inhabited world of Pyrrhia.

Ava DuVernay said, “Within this epic book series from the mind of Tui Sutherland is an elegant saga filled with wisdom and wonder, exploring ideas of belonging and bias, camaraderie and community. On behalf of my colleagues Sarah Bremner and Paul Garnes of ARRAY Filmworks, we’re thrilled to partner with Netflix and Warner Bros. Animation for this dynamic adaptation where five young dragonets fulfil their destiny and show viewers how to fulfil their own.”

Melissa Cobb Vice President, Original Animation, Netflix, said, “We couldn’t be more proud that Ava has chosen Netflix as the home for her first animated series. An epic fantasy saga full of sweep and spectacle, Wings of Fire promises to be a must-see event for the whole family.”

Sam Register, President, Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Studios, added, “The Wings of Fire books have captured the imagination of millions. In Ava, Justin, Christa and Dan we have a visionary creative team that will bring that same sense of wonder and adventure from the books to life with animation and create the next great animated family series at Netflix.”

“When I started writing my own dragon series, Wings of Fire, I knew a few important things.  I knew I wanted it to be a big epic fantasy with a sense of humour and kind-hearted heroes. I wanted to explore questions of fate vs. free will, different ways of handling power, nature and nurture, family and empathy and friendship. And perhaps most of all, I wanted it to be a story told entirely from the dragons’ point of view,” added Tui T. Sutherland. “I am so immensely thrilled and grateful that Ava DuVernay is our Queen of Dragons, I’m pretty sure that’s the official title.  Ava is someone who saves the world every day without waiting for any prophecy to tell her what to do.  I hope some of my dragons grow up to be just like her.”