Apple TV+ Secures Rights to Brandon Sanderson’s Expansive ‘Cosmere’ Universe
In a landmark move, Apple TV+ has acquired the rights to adapt Brandon Sanderson’s extensive ‘Cosmere’ universe into films and television series. This deal, described as unprecedented, grants Sanderson significant creative control over the adaptations, a level of involvement uncommon in the industry. ([thewrap.com](https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/tv/brandon-sanderson-mistborn-stormlight-shows-movies-apple/?utm_source=openai))
The ‘Cosmere’ is a richly interconnected universe encompassing multiple series and standalone novels, each set on different planets with unique magic systems, yet all linked by a shared mythology. Among the first projects slated for adaptation are the ‘Mistborn’ series, envisioned as feature films, and ‘The Stormlight Archive,’ planned as a television series. Both projects are in early development stages, with Blue Marble Pictures attached to produce. ([thewrap.com](https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/tv/brandon-sanderson-mistborn-stormlight-shows-movies-apple/?utm_source=openai))
Brandon Sanderson, renowned for his prolific contributions to the fantasy genre, has sold over 50 million copies of his books worldwide. His works are celebrated for their intricate world-building and complex magic systems. Notably, Sanderson completed the final three books of Robert Jordan’s ‘The Wheel of Time’ series after Jordan’s passing, further cementing his reputation in the fantasy literature community. ([thewrap.com](https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/tv/brandon-sanderson-mistborn-stormlight-shows-movies-apple/?utm_source=openai))
The ‘Mistborn’ series, divided into two eras, begins with a trilogy that follows a group of magic-wielding rebels known as Allomancers as they attempt to overthrow a tyrannical empire. The subsequent series, set in a more modern era, continues to explore the evolving world and its magic. ‘The Stormlight Archive’ is an epic saga that delves into themes of leadership, honor, and the struggle between light and darkness, set against the backdrop of a world plagued by cataclysmic storms. ([thewrap.com](https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/tv/brandon-sanderson-mistborn-stormlight-shows-movies-apple/?utm_source=openai))
This collaboration between Apple TV+ and Sanderson is poised to bring the expansive ‘Cosmere’ universe to a broader audience, offering fans and newcomers alike the opportunity to experience these beloved stories in a new medium.
