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Apple TV+ Nabs Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere, Setting ‘Mistborn’ for Films and ‘Stormlight Archive’ for TV

The deal grants Sanderson rare approval rights over adaptations following a competitive bidding process.

Overview

  • Apple plans a feature-film track for Mistborn and a television series for The Stormlight Archive, with Blue Marble attached to executive produce the latter.
  • Sanderson will write, produce and consult on projects and holds approvals over screen translations, an unusually author-driven arrangement reported by industry trades.
  • The projects are in early development with no directors, cast or release timelines announced and creative details still to be determined.
  • Apple secured the rights after Sanderson met with multiple studio leaders, culminating in what trade reports describe as an unprecedented agreement.
  • Sanderson has indicated he will focus on drafting the Mistborn screenplay and has characterized Apple as a true partner for the adaptations.