Published Mar 11, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT

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Brandon Sanderson says Mistborn movie is following the 'James Gunn model' as script takes shape

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Prolific fantasy author Brandon Sanderson is underway in bringing his Cosmere universe to the big screen after striking a mega-deal with Apple TV . As he relayed on Wednesday in a new episode of his podcast Intentionally Blank , it’s not the first time Mistborn has been on the adaptation track, but it is the first time he’s overseeing it all himself.…