Apple TV hands fantasy author total creative control on adaptations—making tech PMs and founders green with roadmap envy

Apple TV has signed a deal with renowned author Brandon Sanderson to adapt his fantasy books set in the Cosmere universe into films and TV shows. Sanderson, known for his high-fantasy and science fiction works, will have major creative control over the adaptations, including writing, producing, and consulting. This level of control is unprecedented, surpassing that of authors like George R. R. Martin. The deal includes feature film adaptations of the Mistborn books and a TV show based on the series. Sanderson's Cosmere universe encompasses dozens of books with interconnected worlds and timelines, all bound by a single creation myth. Apple TV has not announced timelines or release dates, but The Stormlight Archive TV adaptation already has a producer, Blue Marble, attached. The partnership marks a significant move for Apple TV in the streaming industry, with Sanderson's works offering a vast and dedicated fan base.