Despite a disappointing update on the Mistborn movie adaptation, author Brandon Sanderson's setback could present an opportunity to rethink the project. The news comes after years of talks and attempts to bring the popular fantasy series to the big screen.
The Mistborn movie adaptation received a disappointing update from author Brandon Sanderson , but this could actually be an opportunity to right the ship. Talks of Mistborn being adapted into live-action have gone on for over a decade, particularly after the fantasy boom that followed HBO's monster success with Game of Thrones. Every streaming service has wanted its own series to mimic that success, and Sanderson's expansive Cosmere universe seems like the perfect place to start.
Combining the appeal for fantasy with the appeal for shared universes like the MCU seems like a no-brainer, yet it's no closer to being done. Before the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes of 2023, Brandon Sanderson was well on his way with a Mistborn adaptation. In his 2024 State of Sanderson blog post, where he shares annual updates regarding all of his ongoing projects, Sanderson explained that the movie was nearly off the ground, with recognizable stars (though he won't be mentioning any names) attached to play the leading roles. Unfortunately, the Mistborn movie adaptation has since fallen through, and the author claims that Cosmere adaptations are back to square one. It's disappointing, but it could be a blessing in disguise. The Mistborn Movie's Disappointing Status Update Is A Chance To Rethink The Adaptation Mistborn Might Be Best As A Prestige TV Series Close Brandon Sanderson is known for being as transparent with his fans as possible, updating readers on book progress through his website, YouTube channel, and podcast. Hollywood adaptations come with their own degree of secrecy that inhibits what he's allowed to share, but he's still been vocal over the years on how he would like to see his books adapted. He's long been particular about Mistborn being a feature film despite the success of fantasy on television. In a YouTube livestream from 2020, he said the following: I do have to warn you, there isn't a lot of time in the screenplay for the crew. If I'm gonna do this as a film.
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