Apple TV has landed a major deal with Brandon Sanderson, a bestselling author of high-fantasy and science fiction novels. Under the partnership, the streaming service will adapt his extensive Cosmere universe into films and television shows, with Sanderson set to take an unprecedented level of creative control.
According to reports, Sanderson's dream project – a "really good" film adaptation of his popular series 'Mistborn' – is now a reality. The author will be heavily involved in the production process, not only writing and producing but also consulting on various aspects of the adaptations. This level of control is rare in such deals, with even renowned authors like George R.R. Martin being given limited input.
Martin's experience with HBO's 'House of the Dragon' series comes to mind, where showrunner Ryan Condal reportedly stopped taking author suggestions into account. However, Sanderson seems to be bucking this trend, exercising his power as a creative force behind Apple TV's projects.
The Cosmere universe, spanning dozens of interconnected books and worlds, will serve as the foundation for these adaptations. The series shares a common creation myth that underpins its various forms of magic. While release dates have not been confirmed, Apple TV has announced some key producers attached to upcoming projects, including 'The Stormlight Archive,' which boasts an associated producer in Blue Marble.
This partnership marks a significant development in the world of science fiction and fantasy adaptations, with Sanderson's involvement bringing a new level of authenticity and creative vision to the table.
According to reports, Sanderson's dream project – a "really good" film adaptation of his popular series 'Mistborn' – is now a reality. The author will be heavily involved in the production process, not only writing and producing but also consulting on various aspects of the adaptations. This level of control is rare in such deals, with even renowned authors like George R.R. Martin being given limited input.
Martin's experience with HBO's 'House of the Dragon' series comes to mind, where showrunner Ryan Condal reportedly stopped taking author suggestions into account. However, Sanderson seems to be bucking this trend, exercising his power as a creative force behind Apple TV's projects.
The Cosmere universe, spanning dozens of interconnected books and worlds, will serve as the foundation for these adaptations. The series shares a common creation myth that underpins its various forms of magic. While release dates have not been confirmed, Apple TV has announced some key producers attached to upcoming projects, including 'The Stormlight Archive,' which boasts an associated producer in Blue Marble.
This partnership marks a significant development in the world of science fiction and fantasy adaptations, with Sanderson's involvement bringing a new level of authenticity and creative vision to the table.
I mean, Brandon Sanderson is like the mastermind of epic fantasy and sci-fi - his Cosmere universe is insane! 
And for him to be able to bring it all together with Apple TV? That's like a dream come true. I'm loving the fact that he's gonna have so much creative control, too - it's about time someone brought some authenticity to these adaptations. I mean, remember when Game of Thrones was just starting out and they were like "oh look, we're making this really cool book into a show"? 
Not now! Now we've got the real deal, with Sanderson at the helm. I'm curious to see what he does with 'Mistborn' - fingers crossed it's gonna be epic! 
just read that Brandon Sanderson is taking full control over his Cosmere universe on Apple TV 
it's mind-blowing to think about how many stories they can tell with just these 9 planets as a starting point! 
according to a study by the Hollywood Reporter, since 2010, there has been a 50% increase in sci-fi adaptations, with a total of 344 projects produced between 2020-2022 alone 
. I've been following his work since 'Mistborn' and it's crazy to think about how epic this film adaptation is gonna be. Can you imagine seeing the world of Scadrial come to life on the big screen? Mind. Blown 
. Bring it on!
. It makes me think about how important it is for creatives to have a say in their own work. Otherwise, you might end up with something that doesn't quite capture the essence of what made them passionate in the first place 
I'm stoked to see Apple TV teaming up with Brandon Sanderson! This deal is a total game-changer for fans of sci-fi and fantasy. Having an author like Sanderson on board who's also heavily involved in the production process is huge. I mean, we've seen it happen before where authors lose control over their work when it gets adapted into TV shows or movies... but not with Sanderson! He seems to be taking a very hands-on approach and that's going to bring so much authenticity to his Cosmere universe.
. I'm curious to see how Sanderson will balance his creative vision with Apple TV's production team 
here's a quick sketch of the Cosmere universe: 
. i'm particularly stoked about the 'Mistborn' adaptation - i've read all the books multiple times and it's one of my faves 
"The house of the one guy in charge" anyone? At least now he gets to be the king of his own castle (and Apple TV) 
. Can't wait to see how they handle those massive worlds and complex magic systems... fingers crossed they don't mess it up too badly 
. It's like the big screen version of his books is going to be super faithful to the story, which I think is gonna please all the Cosmere fans out there 
. Plus, it's always good to see authors getting involved in the production process and making sure their work stays true to their vision 
I've been waiting for this for ages and now it's finally happening. Sanderson's level of creative control is insane - who else gets that kind of power? 
It's like, the ultimate fantasy fan dream come true! Can you imagine watching a live-action Stormlight Archive series?