Brandon Sanderson talks about his projects being adapted into film, television and animated series

When fans hear that a novel or saga “is in development for film or television,” excitement usually takes over.. But as the writer explains Brandon Sandersonthat sentence is right the first step of a long processfull of obstacles and decisions that can delay or even cancel a project.

Sanderson, author of iconic sagas such as Mistborn Yes The storm archivedetailed the different phases Hollywood adaptations went through and took advantage of it update the current status of your works on this path.

The phases of an adaptation

The process of bringing a work to film or television begins with the initial interest phasewhere producers or film studios are interested in the rights of a story. This can lead to an option, a contract that allows the study temporarily “renting” adaptation rights while deciding whether to move forward with the project.

From there the real challenge begins: write a convincing script, hire famous actors or directors and get financial supportor from a large studio or platform. “A lot of times, you plan they get stuck in the script stage or in internal studio development“Explains Sanderson. “Even with big names attached, the risk of an adaptation not making it to the screen remains high.”

Finally, if all goes well, I study it The project is given the green light and production begins, culminating in the long-awaited premiere. Sanderson advises fans not to get emotional too soonas even projects that reach the production stage can be shelved if they do not meet the studio’s expectations.

The current state of Sanderson adaptations

Sanderson revealed what stage some of his most anticipated projects are in:

• Instant: This story is found in internal development phase of the study. According to Sanderson, it is quite advanced and has a good chance of making it to the screen, although there is still work to be done.
• Towards the sky: Currently in look for a showrunnerwhich places it in the script phase. The author hopes that soon there will be concrete news on the creative team behind the series.
• Braids of the Emerald Sea: After several meetings and proposals this year, the producers have shown interest in turning it into a animated series. While an option has not yet been signed, the project is in the early interest stage.
• Mistborn: This is perhaps Sanderson’s most frustrating project. Even if it arrived phase sixwith recognized actors linked to the project, creative differences between producers and studio led to his suspension. “It was very disappointing, but we continue to explore new opportunities to offer Mistborn on the screen”, comments the author.

The Cosmere universe is still waiting for its chance

Although Sanderson owns the rights to most of his works, except Towards the sky Yes Instantrecognizes that the path to their adaptation is complicated. After spending years trying Mistborn it saw the light as a film, now it has chosen be more cautious when raising expectations.

“I’ve learned that advertising ahead of time can be counterproductive,” he confesses. Therefore, the author invites his fans to do so maintain moderate expectationsenjoying the development of their stories in other formats while waiting for more specific news on film or television adaptations.

Don’t get excited in advance

The adaptation process is a minefield of challenges and decisions. According to Sanderson, the real moment to celebrate comes when a project is completed receives the green light and officially goes into production. Until then, every step must be taken with caution.

In the meantime, his fans can continue to enjoy his vast literary universe and dream of the day when the adventures of Cosmere they finally reach the screens. It will be Instant Sanderson’s first big success in Hollywood? We’ll have to wait to find out.