This is UNPRECEDENTED… | Brandon Sanderson

Today we are talking about a massive shift in how Hollywood handles adaptations. If you’ve been following my coverage of Brandon Sanderson, you know how much I admire what he has built independently. Now, reports indicate he has secured a deal with Apple TV for the Cosmere universe that is truly unprecedented.

We break down the details of this agreement, which reportedly includes adaptations of Mistborn as films and The Stormlight Archive as a TV series. But the real story isn’t just the adaptation—it’s the contract. Unlike traditional licensing deals where creators take a check and step aside, Sanderson has allegedly retained full control: writing, producing, and final approval on decisions.

This level of control is said to exceed even that of JK Rowling and George R.R. Martin. In this video, I discuss why this happened, why Hollywood is losing its traditional leverage, and why this collaborative model is the future of entertainment