Includes SPOILERS for The Stormlight Archive via Oathbringer.
Brandon Sanderson The Stormlight Archive and the only fantasy series that could rival the most epic moment of The Lord of the Rings films. As the main stage of the fictional universe of Cosmere, The Stormlight Archive is Sanderson’s densest and most extensive series. It will not be his first saga to be adapted, since the Born from the mists The trilogy is likely to come first, but it’s one that Hollywood will no doubt have in mind. Readers can anticipate the fifth volume, Wind and Truthwhich will be released in December.
Peter Jackson The Lord of the Rings films have been the gold standard for fantasy adaptations for decades. The cultural phenomenon of Game of Thrones has pushed for countless series to be turned into television shows, and there’s still nothing in the genre that can rival the iconic trilogy. Show how The Rings of Power and The Wheel of Time I have excellent source material, but there is no adaptation that has been met with unanimous acclaim like The Lord of the Rings.
Kaladin saving Dalinar is the journey of the Rohirrim from the Stormlight Archive
The Way Of Kings’ climax could find the energy of the Rohirrim’s journey in live action
The Way of Kings is the first leg of the journey into Roshar, and although it is the shortest volume in the series, it is still a dense book. It may take a while to get started, with several prologue scenes and flashbacks to set up the story, but there is one scene that really makes it all worth it. Kaladin turning his men around and going to save Dalinar is the kind of moment in the book that can make the reader jump out of their chair in celebration.fulfilling the “hero saves the day at the last minute” trope in a deeply satisfying way.
There is nothing in any fantasy film or show that can compete with the invigorating and exhilarating experience of watching the Ride of the Rohirrim in The Return of the King
Now, imagine seeing this moment play out in a movie. There is nothing in any fantasy film or show that can compete with the invigorating and exhilarating experience of watching the Ride of the Rohirrim in The Return of the King. It’s not just about reinforcements arriving for an epic battle; It’s a question of character. In The Stormlight ArchiveThis moment is fundamental to everything that comes later in the seriesand it’s crucial that Kaladin establishes himself as a hero that audiences will always want to root for.
The Stormlight Archive has several moments that would be epic on screen
Brandon Sanderson is a master of “Hero Saves The Day” moments
Brandon Sanderson is unparalleled in his Stormy Archive books to provide those epic celebratory “save the day” moments. Consider Kaladin leaping into the arena in Bright words as another, or Dalinar swearing his Third Ideal at the end of Oath. Seeing this happen on screen would be unbelievable. The Stormlight Archive It deserves a live-action adaptation for many reasons, but these climactic moments of glory would be standout highlights.