Summary
AMistbornmovie would be a welcome addition to the fantasy genre — butif it doesn’t meet one important condition, I’m not interested.Brandon Sanderson’sMistbornbooksare some of the biggest fantasy novels out there, and they’re well-suited for adaptations. Sanderson never holds back on the action, and that makes his stories feel cinematic. It’s easy to imagineMistborn’s best momentsmaking their way to the screen. And aMistbornmovie was reportedly in the works, though it’s unclear if that’s still the case.
The film was one of the many fantasymovies stuck in development hell, but Sanderson revealed that the project is “on pause” in 2023 (viaWinter Is Coming). With that in mind, it’s hard to say if theMistbornmovie is still happening— and if so, whether it will come from the same studio. Sanderson seems up-to-date and involved with the project, but his role isn’t fully clear. With the ongoing delays and possible switch-ups, it could also change. And if there’s one thing I know for certain, it’s thatI don’t want aMistbornmovie without the author heavily involved.
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If Brandon Sanderson Isn’t Involved In The Mistborn Movie, I Don’t Want It
The Author Needs To Work With The Movie’s Creative Team
AMistbornmovie is something I’ve wanted for a long time, butan adaptation of Sanderson’s books wouldn’t work without the author’s involvement. Adaptations have gotten better about this in recent years, with writers like George R.R. Martin and Rick Riordan serving as executive producers on the TV adaptations of their work. This ensures that they have some say creatively, and these authors are even involved in script writing forGame of ThronesandPercy Jackson.While movies function differently, I think Sanderson needs to participate in the decision-making for aMistbornmovie.
I’d hate to see unncessary changes made toMistborn,and having Sanderson heavily involved on the creative end will ensure this doesn’t happen.
Movie adaptations are often hit or miss, and their success largely depends on how faithful they are to the source material. I’d hate to see unnecessary changes made toMistborn,and having Sanderson heavily involved on the creative end will ensure this doesn’t happen.The author will also be able to offer suggestions when changesarenecessary, which will keepMistborn’s adaptation from feeling too different from the source material. Given how complex Sanderson’s books are, it’d be easy to miss the mark without his guidance.
The Mistborn Books Are Too Complex To Adapt Without The Author
Brandon Sanderson’s World & Magic System Must Be Handled Well
The world andmagic system outlined in theMistbornbooksare too complex to adapt without Sanderson’s help. AMistbornmovie already has its work cut out for it when it comes to explaining Allomancy, Feruchemy, and the political setup of the Final Empire. Establishing these things in a movie’s runtime will be hard work, and having a creative team that isn’t informed could make matters even worse. Even well-intendedwriters could miss the mark if they aren’t familiar with the source material. Having Sanderson around will ensure the movie doesn’t cut corners or get important world-building elements wrong.
Sanderson’s involvement would also ensure that the characters are properly adapted, asMistbornhas a decent-sized cast with varying levels of complexity. Nailing Vin, Kelsier, and Elend will be crucial to winning over viewers — both those who have read the books and those new to the franchise. Given that Sanderson created these characters, he’ll know how to get their nuances across in a movie adaptation. Without him, important aspects of their personalities and journeys could be overlooked.
Brandon Sanderson Is The Key To Getting A Mistborn Movie Right
I Don’t Want Another Vision Of His Story
Given the books' complexities — and the many examples of adaptations that veered too far from their source material — I believe Sanderson is the key to getting aMistbornmovie right. Too many Hollywood productions try to make a story their own, disregarding the source material and its fans in the process. Projects that keep the original creator involved seem less likely to have this problem, andMistborndeserves to be well-received and successful in theaters.
Given the books' complexities — and the many examples of adaptations that veered too far from their source material — I believe Sanderson is the key to getting aMistbornmovie right.
AMistbornfilm could also lead to a greater movie franchise that adaptsSanderson’s entire Cosmere. As many of his books are connected, it’s not a stretch to hope this will happen. It would certainly make fantasy stories as big as superhero movies — but it would take a lot of effort to get right. Such a cinematic universe would need a healthy budget, solid casting, and committed creators. It would also require Sanderson’s involvement, which should start withMistborn.If the movie adaptation doesn’t even get that right, I can do without it.
