50% of the Mistborn screenplay is complete, Sanderson shares on YouTube

Brandon Sanderson, the acclaimed fantasy author, has provided the first public update on the Apple TV adaptation of his Mistborn series. In a video posted to his YouTube channel, Sanderson stated that the first draft of the screenplay is 50% finished. He mentioned receiving positive feedback from Apple during discussions about expectations for the project, though the studio has not yet reviewed the draft. This development follows Apple's acquisition of the rights to Sanderson's "Cosmere" books earlier this year, a deal granting him significant creative control over the screen adaptations, reportedly surpassing the involvement levels of authors like J.K. Rowling or George R.R. Martin.

Sanderson's update signals tangible progress on the Mistborn adaptation, which is being developed as a feature film. This is part of Apple's broader strategy to build its Apple TV platform through high-profile fantasy series based on popular book franchises. While no release timeline has been announced, Sanderson plans to continue sharing updates with fans through his weekly videos and his annual conference in December, likely to generate further hype for the upcoming projects.

This marks a significant step forward for both Sanderson's work and Apple's content ambitions, though the project remains in its early stages.