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Apple TV Lands Rights to Brandon Sanderson’s ‘Cosmere’ Books
Apple secured film and TV rights to Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere and granted him creative control including writing, producing, and approval rights for the adaptations.
- Apple secured rights to Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere in an unprecedented deal, granting Sanderson rare creative control to write, produce, consult, and approve projects, The Hollywood Reporter says.
- Sanderson sold his 50 millionth book last month and headlined a sold‑out Dragonsteel Nexus, attracting studio interest with his engaged fanbase.
- Adaptations being planned include the Mistborn series for feature films and The Stormlight Archive series for television, with Blue Marble and Theresa Kang-Lowe attached; Mistborn spans two additional eras, enabling a dozen movies.
- Observers note this level of author control could mark Apple's first true fantasy franchise, with Brandon Sanderson reportedly having more involvement than J.K. Rowling and George R.R. Martin; no release timeline exists.
- After meeting many studios, Apple won Cosmere rights in a competitive process; fans may see updates at Dragonsteel Nexus Dec. 3 to Dec. 5, 2026, where Sanderson teased `The Fires of December` and `Ghostbloods`.
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