Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere universe coming to Apple TV

A new Apple TV deal could see Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere universe make its way to the subscription service in the form of a new show and movie.

Apple’s streaming service already has an impressive assortment of award-winning shows, including “Severance” and “Ted Lasso.” It also has literary adaptions like “Foundation,” and now, Apple TV is getting another popular book series with the Cosmere universe.

Author of the “Mistborn” series and “The Stormlight Archive,” fantasy writer Brandon Sanderson, is reportedly in talks with Apple about adapting his works for the iPhone maker’s streaming platform.

The books in question are part of the Cosmere literary universe, all of which revolve around a magical being known as Adolnasium, who died at the hands of a group of conspirators. Upon its death, the being’s powers are split into 16 parts and spread across the universe.

As The Hollywood Reporter points out, Sanderson is expected to come to a unique agreement with Apple, which would give him significant oversight and control over the new film and show based on his books. Per the report, Sanderson will be able to approve decisions, produce, and write content for the Apple TV adaptations.

As for the reasoning behind this arrangement, the publication claims it’s because of Brandon Sanderson’s prominence within the fantasy genre. Worldwide sales of his books have surpassed 50 million copies, and the author also has his own annual fantasy convention, dubbed “Dragonsteel Nexus.”

The Apple TV adaptation of “The Stormlight Archive” allegedly already has an executive producer — Blue Marble Pictures, headed by Theresa Kang. The same is reportedly not true for the “Mistborn” series, however.

There are no official details about when either of the two works will come to Apple TV, but it will be some time before first looks are shared.