Apple Signs Deal for Brandon Sanderson's 'Cosmere' Universe Movies and TV Shows

Apple secured film and television rights to Brandon Sanderson's expansive "Cosmere" universe. This deal includes potential adaptations of popular series like *Mistborn* and *The Stormlight Archive*. *Mistborn*, with its two eras, offers multiple movie possibilities, particularly the initial trilogy focusing on Allomancers. The later era involving Wax and Wayne also presents adaptable content for future projects. *The Stormlight Archive*, a sprawling epic, is eyed for television, offering extensive season potential. Sanderson plans ten books for *The Stormlight Archive*, alongside linked standalone novels expanding the Cosmere. A TV adaptation of *The Stormlight Archive* is already in the early stages, produced by Blue Marble with Theresa Kang-Lowe. Apple's deal was finalized after Sanderson's various meetings, offering him significant creative control. Sanderson will write, produce, and consult on Cosmere adaptations for Apple. His crowdfunding success demonstrates his immense popularity within the fantasy community.