Mistborn

Summary

Brandon Sanderson’sMistbornis one of the most beloved fantasy Holy Scripture series of the twenty-first century , and it ’s filled with fantastic characters that merit more attention in a plastic film adjustment . The originalMistborntrilogy uses POV chapters , with Vin , Elend , Kelsier , and Sazed getting the most attention . But the serial is cherished for its ensemble of personalities that make each book find collaborative and inviting . Sanderson has frequently compared the firstMistbornnovel to movie likeOceans ’s Eleven , and if the movie adjustment take on a similar data format , the ensemble is where it will come together .

As for the progress of theMistbornfilm , in an August 2022livestream , Sanderson articulate , " I would be surprised if we are not on set doing thing this sentence next year . " However , this progress was affected by the 2023 WGA and SAG - AFTRA strike . In aRedditcomment , Sanderson assured fans that the smash slow up them down but that he was sure it would still materialise . He mentioned Hollywood being nervous about taking on a potentially gamey - budget fantasy project afterDungeons and Dragons : Honor Among Thievesflopped commercially . WhileMistbornmay be a risk , the top of lease on the project isSanderson ’s shared Cosmere universe of discourse .

10Straff Venture

Straff is one of Sanderon’s most evil antagonists.

As the master opponent ofThe Well of Ascension , Staff Venture is one of the most intelligibly evil character in Sanderson ’s world . While Sanderson has written morally gray villains , Straff Venture is strictly ugly and sadistic , with zero save calibre . He ’s a ware of Luthadel ’s toxic imposing culture but far exceed other nobleman , like Ashweather Cett , in his cruelty . It could profit the film to accentuate how wretched he isto invoke a more visceral expiation to his fall , consanguine to Ramsay inGame of Thronesor Dolores Umbridge inHarry Potter .

A Mistborn pic must include the relationship between Vin and Kelsier , but it should n’t overcomplicate it or make thing uncanny than they are .

9Tindwyl

Tindwyl’s backstory demonstrates the darker aspects of Sanderson’s world.

InThe Well of Ascension , Tindwyl is a Keeper of Terris who arrives in Luthadel to train Elend in leadership . She ’s full of life to Elend and Vin ’s growth , but more importantly to Sazed ’s , after the two fall in erotic love . Tindwyl is initially an scratchy character who present little patience or sympathy to those around her , but she becomes substantive in helping Sazed light upon the secrets of the Well of Ascension . Tindwyl ’s backstory as a Terris mother would make her a highly sympathetic character despite her rudeness , adding an element of dystopian intrigue to the world .

Though excitement is high for the Mistborn book series to be adapted to film , the first book ’s termination could be a big problem for the movie adaptation .

8Dockson

Dockson is essential to the heist aspect of The Final Empire.

Notable as the only non - Allomancer in the crew , Dockson is Kelsier ’s right - hand man , and he ’d be an substantive character reference for the first film to nail . While Kelsier and Vin ’s human relationship is the centerpiece ofThe Final Empire , the dynamic between Kelsier and his crew members isvital to establishing the heist facial expression of the narrative . Dockson also presents an interesting dynamic inThe Well of Ascension , as he disapproves of Elend ’s prescript .

7Allrianne

Allrianne provides commentary on the role of women in Luthadel’s noble system.

Developing Allrianne more in a moving-picture show could determine one ofMistborn’sbiggest problems . One of Brandon Sanderson ’s regrets about the originalMistbornseries is not including enough female characters . Despite Vin being a fantastic distaff champion , there are barely any other women in the novels . Allrianne Cett is considered , by Luthadel ’s cultural norm , to be a conventionally womanly youthful char , and it ’s revealed inMistborn : epoch 2that she later became a voice for workplace equation , adding a depth to her character that only occasionally shines through in the original trilogy .

6Hammond

Hammond is essential to the crew’s dynamic.

Magic heist are n’t that common in Hollywood , but a Mistborn movie can lend this tale to life even if a canceled Netflix serial never will .

5TenSoon

Kandra are one of Brandon Sanderson’s most unique species.

The kandra are a species unique to Brandon Sanderson ’s reality , with one of the most fascinating culture on Scadrial . TenSoon is the primary kandra part in the originalMistborntrilogy who becomes an ally to Vin . Aside from Sanderson ’s magic systems , his creatures and cultures make his worlds so clear-cut and exciting . In phantasy films , character like Gollum or Dobby stand out in their respective franchises , offering a unique , other - worldly appeal . TenSoon ’s complex human characteristics , mixed with his typical coinage , could make him a memorable piece of the plastic film serial . Plus , a hero with a wolfhound buddy is surd to top .

4Marsh

Marsh is one of Mistborn’s most complex and alluring characters.

Another complex lineament in theMistbornseries is Kelsier ’s brother , Marsh . After being presumed bushed , endure undercover for the insurrection , Marsh is discovered to have become a Steel Inquisitor , turn him into an unwilling villain . ByThe Hero of Ages , he ’s an broker of Ruin with barely any autonomy , have his arc in the series so fascinating . His design could become an exciting secret in aMistbornfilm , asviewers would n’t have the inner soliloquy to be intimate he ’s design on help Vin .

3Breeze

Breeze ties the two Mistborn eras together.

Part of what makes the Cosmere so unequaled as a fictitious universe is that any fresh series or standalone can be love severally . However , given the popularity of shared universe in Hollywood , accent may be placed on character who tie into other series . Breeze is a marvelous character in his own right , but the fact thatMistborn : Era 2’smain character is his descendent heightens his importance in the grander universe of discourse .

Vin and Elend ’s romance will be a compelling subplot of a Mistborn picture , but there ’s one variety that needs to happen for their human relationship to workplace .

2Hoid

Hoid is essential to connecting Cosmere stories.

One of the earliest join ribbon betweenMistbornandThe Stormlight Archiveis Hoid , a persona who come out on both planets . Like with Breeze , emphasizing Hoid in aMistbornseries could bevital to establishing Sanderon ’s shared universe . He does n’t need a Nick Fury - esque post - credit scene , but increase his component of religious mysticism in readiness for his late appearances could make him more in effect . Hoid is all-important to the overarching plot of the Cosmere .

1The Lord Ruler

The Lord Ruler is one of the Cosmere’s most intriguing villains.

One of the most tempting and enigmatic characters inThe Final Empire , the Lord Ruler only concisely appears at the end of the story . Most ofthe novel ’s secret and intrigue are centered around his closelipped yesteryear , and providing too much characterization to him may take off from that look . However , the Lord Ruler has the potential to be a highly memorable and complex cinematic baddie , and it would be a shame to underutilize him in aMistbornmovie .

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Kelsier and The Lord Ruler Mistborn

Images of Kelsier from the Mistborn books wearing a suit and black bowler hat

An image of Vin from Mistborn colored so that it’s black, pink, and purple

A Mistborn cover image of Vin holding a giant sword

Artwork of Vin from Mistborn wearing her Mistcloak and reaching out while coins float around her

Fanart of Kelsier from Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn book series

Images of the Mistborn trilogy book covers with a film reel and artwork of Vin wearing her cloak

Kelsier art from Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn series

Mistborn Vin fighting Koloss cover

An image of Vin on the cover of Mistborn

Mistborn Era 2 The Alloy of Law Brandon Sanderson

The Lord Ruler with spears impaling him from Mistborn Spanish illustrated edition