Prime Video’s <em>The Wheel of Time </em>quickly gained attention as it adapted Robert Jordan‘s massive fantasy book series, but since the show’s premature cancellation, fans have been left wanting more. Luckily, Apple TV is already working on the perfect replacement. Anyone who enjoys fantasy books has undoubtedly heard of Brandon Sanderson, and The Wheel of Time fans certainly have, as he completed the book series after Jordan’s death. Now, Apple TV has acquired the rights to adapt Sanderson's Cosmere universe, which includes one series that is especially perfect for this audience: The Stormlight Archive.
The popular book series has been begging for an adaptation, and with the growing interest in epic fantasy TV series, now is the perfect time for it. The Stormlight Archive is an ongoing series, currently consisting of five books, which tells a sprawling story of bloody war, mysterious magic, and complex characters that will interest any fans of the genre. Better yet, with a wide range of detailed cultures, ancient history to uncover, and an unassuming hero, Apple TV’s Stormlight Archive adaptation will be the perfect thing to fill that The Wheel of Time-shaped hole, as long as fans can wait for it.
The Worldbuilding of The Stormlight Archive is Ideal for Fans of ‘The Wheel of Time’
The Stormlight Archive tells an epic story full of history, unique cultures, and ancient magic set in a harsh world ravaged by lethal supernatural Highstorms. While their country is at war, the series follows Kaladin, an enslaved soldier; Dalinar, a once-revealed highprince seeking redemption; and Shallan, a clever young scholar as they each become involved in the reemergence of ancient powers. While fantasy fans of all kinds will be able to enjoy Apple TV’s series, The Stormlight Archive adaptation will appeal to those missing The Wheel of Time, in particular. Besides the two book series briefly overlapping authors, the most notable thing they have in common is the sprawling size of their respective worlds. Each story introduces unique cultures and ancient history that shape the story and make the fantasy world complex.
Which Game of Thrones House Do You Belong To?
Stark · Lannister · Targaryen · Baratheon · Tyrell
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It may not be here yet, but Apple TV is already working on an adaptation of The Stormlight Archive. However, fans will have to wait a while yet. The series is part of Sanderson’s wider Cosmere universe, which the streamer acquired the rights to in January of this year. With the author’s own supervision, Apple TV is planning an interconnected universe providing plenty of stories for fans of the genre. Yet as thrilling as it is The Stormlight Archive isn’t the starting point. Apple TV first plans to create a film adaptation of the Mistborn series which serves as a more natural entry point.
Though Sanderson is reportedly working on this script now,the writer has confirmed that the pilot for The Stormlight Archive adaptation is next, placing the series early in Apple TV’s exploration of Cosmere. While this isn’t a concrete timeline fans should be comforted by Sanderson’s prolific writing habits which suggest the series will begin moving forward soon. Though it is still early in the project’s development the adaptation of The Stormlight Archive is something to look forward to for any fans of the fantasy genre.
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