The Wheel of Time TV Series

Jezebelle84 · Post by **Jezebelle84** » 09 Jul 2019, 12:44

I've just learned that Amazon Prime will be making a Wheel of Time TV series. So far the only information about the show is that Rosamund Pike will be playing Moraine. This and many other fantasy series are going to getting adaptations due to the popularity of Game of Thrones.

clint_csperry-org · Post by **clint_csperry-org** » 09 Jul 2019, 15:27

I've been following this as it develops. Brandon Sanderson may be involved somehow also. Though I've only run into some comments he made about the show being somewhat different that the books. But that is true of all books converted. Especially the Epic's that Jordan produced for the Wheel of Time.

Jezebelle84 · Post by **Jezebelle84** » 09 Jul 2019, 16:57

Considering what an epic it is, I think adapting it will be difficult. I am curious about it, though I have a track record of disliking and book to movie/tv show that i've seen if I've read the book(s). I think what bothers me about this is that it's riding on the tail feathers of the popularity of Game of Thrones. So now a ton of fantasy novels will get made into a movie or tv show. Basically it's gone from YA novels to adult fantasy novels. It's all just a fad.

Letora · Post by **Letora** » 17 Jul 2019, 21:11

I hope Sanderson is involved. I couldn't make it past Lord of Chaos though. There is way too much filler and description in the books for me. I know the show is definitely going to cut a chunk out like GOT and I might like it more.

Nisha Ward · Post by **Nisha Ward** » 17 Jul 2019, 21:21

Jezebelle84 wrote: ↑09 Jul 2019, 16:57 Considering what an epic it is, I think adapting it will be difficult. I am curious about it, though I have a track record of disliking and book to movie/tv show that i've seen if I've read the book(s). I think what bothers me about this is that it's riding on the tail feathers of the popularity of Game of Thrones. So now a ton of fantasy novels will get made into a movie or tv show. Basically it's gone from YA novels to adult fantasy novels. It's all just a fad.

Hopefully it'll be good? Streaming services seem to have better track records with fantasy than network tv and with Sanderson's involvement it'd be interesting to see what happens.

cdhundley · Post by **cdhundley** » 19 Jul 2019, 03:38

Letora wrote: ↑17 Jul 2019, 21:11 I hope Sanderson is involved. I couldn't make it past Lord of Chaos though. There is way too much filler and description in the books for me. I know the show is definitely going to cut a chunk out like GOT and I might like it more.

I could see this, but agreed with the amount of filler in WoT. That said, if it's tight and minimizes WoT's many subplots, I might watch.

Rachael S 1 · Post by **Rachael S 1** » 20 Oct 2021, 17:04

I am crazy excited about this!!! I have been reading and re-reading this series for 15+ years. I picked up the first book when I was 15 and will continue to go back to the series. The trailers look amazing! While I am sad that it took this long to come out, I am excited because of where technology is and the effects should be amazing!

Rachel Kubus · Post by **Rachel Kubus** » 13 Dec 2021, 14:33

Have you watched the show now that it is out? I have watched the show up to date, but I am debating reading the books. Are they similar or are the books better?

Rachael S 1 wrote: ↑20 Oct 2021, 17:04 I am crazy excited about this!!! I have been reading and re-reading this series for 15+ years. I picked up the first book when I was 15 and will continue to go back to the series. The trailers look amazing! While I am sad that it took this long to come out, I am excited because of where technology is and the effects should be amazing!