In what The Hollywood Reporter is calling an “unprecedented deal,” the rights to bestselling fantasy author Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere books have been acquired by Apple.
Sanderson’s Cosmere universe includes his “Mistborn” series, which Apple is reportedly eying for a film adaptation, and the “Stormlight Archive” series, which will likely be adapted as a television series, per The Hollywood Reporter.
The Hollywood Reporter called the deal “a rare one” — it was finalized after Sanderson met with many other studio heads, and he will have an unusual level of control over the adaptations, including writing, producing and giving approvals.
The news comes after Sanderson hit the mark of selling his 50 millionth book last month. It also comes on the heels of his fifth annual fan convention, Dragonsteel Nexus, which took place in December in Salt Lake City.
What else is new with Brandon Sanderson?
At his Dragonsteel convention in December, Sanderson announced a surprise new novel in his Cosmere universe: “The Fires of December,” which will likely be published in December of this year.
He is also working on a new “Mistborn” series, “Ghostbloods,” though the first book likely won’t be published until 2028, as the Deseret News previously reported.
Sanderson’s next Dragonsteel Nexus fan convention is already scheduled for Dec. 3-5 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, though tickets are not yet on sale.
