Hollywood News

As many of you know, a few days before San Deigo Comic-Con this year, the option on my books expired.

What this means is that ages ago, I sold some people the rights (the option) to make a TV show based off The Kingkiller Chronicles. They tried to make it happen, but it didn’t work out. Then, when the option period expired, all the rights reverted back to me.

Just so you know, this sort of thing happens all the time. The vast majority of things that get optioned never get made. The same way that most people that think about writing a book never get it published. Shit happens. People lose interest. Things get complicated. Projects lose momentum.

I don’t have handy statistics at my fingertips, but I’d be willing to bet a dollar that more than 98% of all book options end this way, with no TV show or movie or anything happening.

Anyway, my rights reverted. It didn’t come as a huge shock to me.

This, on the other hand, was a surprise:

BiddingWar

(Click on the headline if you want to read the article.)

Because everyone was suddenly interested in the books,  I spent most of my Comic-Con having meetings with representatives from every major Hollywood power. At least that’s what it felt like to me. It was a strange experience, and I talked about it in some detail on the episode of Untitled Rothfuss podcast that Max and I recorded out at the convention.

To say that I didn’t know what I was doing in those meetings is a bit of an understatement. In fact, I remember starting several of the meetings by saying, “I have no idea what I’m supposed to do in this meeting.” I also dimly remember explaining to someone that there was no way you could turn The Name of the Wind into a movie. I explained it rather, well… emphatically for, like, 20 minutes. I’m pretty sure that’s fairly high on the list of things you’re not supposed to do in a meeting with someone who wants to turn your book into a movie.

I had fun though. It’s nice to be desired. For that brief moment in time I was the prettiest girl at the party, and everyone wanted to dance with me. (Only frequent readers of the blog can appreciate how clean I kept that little analogy.)

Princess Pat

The meetings weren’t stressful for this simple reason: I wasn’t that interested in turning my books into a movie. I know for a lot of authors, a movie deal is like the holy grail. It’s kinda free money. And if a movie gets made? Well, then, you get a truckload of cash, a bucket of fame, and your books get to hang out on the bestseller lists for a while. Usually a long, LONG while.

But honestly? Money’s never been a huge motivator for me. And my books already sell well. And I’m already more celebritous than I’m entirely comfortable with.

Most importantly though, I’ve never been that interested in a straight-up movie deal. Pretty much every fantasy movie created so far has been an action movie, or plot centered, or both. And my books aren’t like that. My books are about the characters. They’re about secrets and mysteries and the hidden turnings of the world. My books are all about antici-

 

-pation. And a movie, even a long movie, simply doesn’t have enough time to fit all of that stuff in. That’s why my original option was for a TV show. I wanted space for the story to breathe.

So when I met with these people from movie studios, I told them that I wasn’t terribly interested in a movie deal. Not to be a dick, but because I prefer to be honest with folks. I’m happy to have meetings, talk about stories, listen to a pitch…  As I said, it’s fun to be desired. It’s nice that you think my books are pretty. Let’s have a dance. But I wanted them to know that I wasn’t really planning on jumping into bed with anyone. (Damn. I knew the analogy was going to end up there eventually.)

KvotheDress

There was one exception. When I met with Lionsgate, I said, “If you come at me with a movie offer, it’s going to be a hard sell. I’m not that excited about movies by themselves. But you guys are different from a lot of other studios. Those guys are huge. Monolithic. But you’re more agile and innovative. Your movie people and your TV people actually know each other. They could work together. Share resources.

I continued: “If you came at me with a pitch that involved a television show AND a movie, I’d listen to that. I’d listen really hard, because something like that would let us be big-budget while still giving my story room to breathe. It would give people the ability to spend more time in my world. I can’t think of anyone who has really done that, but it seems like we could have the best of both worlds that way. And it seems to me that you guys are one of the only places that could realistically pull something like that off.”

Yeah. I’m from small-town Wisconsin. But I’m not stupid. And it’s impossible to have 15 hours of meeting with Hollywood people without learning something about who’s who and how that world fits together.

But ultimately, I was just shooting my mouth off and I knew it. I was running on too much caffeine and too little sleep, but I still realized what I was saying was something along the lines of, “I see you guys are offering me the moon, but I’d really like the moon AND a chocolate cake with solid gold frosting. And you need to make the cake from scratch.”

So comic-con finished up. I went home. My coach turned back into a pumpkin and my pretty dress turned back into a geeky-tshirt and kinda grubby pair of cargo shorts. Which is probably for the best. As I’m not very good at important meetings or dancing. I’m way too beardy to be a princess.

PumpkinPat

The End.

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Then Lionsgate got in touch. “About that whole TV-show-and-a-movie thing you mentioned,” they said. “If we’re going to do some sort of big narratively intertwined multi-platform development deal based on your books, wouldn’t it make more sense to do a video game along with the TV show and movies? Because seriously, why wouldn’t we want to do a video game too?” (I’m paraphrasing a little here you understand.)

I said, “What?”

*     *     *

Since then, I’ve been talking with Lionsgate kind of a lot. Going over particulars. Talking serious talks.

And when I say, “I’ve been talking with Lionsgate” I mean “Me and my team of skilled movie-smart people who do this for a living and some of them are powerful, hard-eyed lawyers.” Because like I said, I’m from small-town Wisconsin, but I’m not stupid.

And I’ll be honest, from the first moment I sat down at the table, I was ready to walk away. I liked the way Lionsgate was willing to dream big with me about adapting my books. They were willing to think outside the box. They were willing to make a whole new box just so we could go outside of it.

But… well… Hollywood is scary. The contracts are, to be quite honest, horrifying. And the power differential is immense. Even the smallest of studios is more powerful than some countries. And the biggest author ever is kinda not a very big deal at all.

So yeah. Silly as it might sound, from the very beginning of this process, I was willing to walk away from the deal. I was almost looking for an excuse to do it, because life is too short. I didn’t want to get a sack of money and pat on the head, then spend the next three years watching helplessly as they molested my books.

LolliPat

So we started to negotiate, and that’s where I received my biggest surprise of all.

You see, I never expected a studio would treat me like a human being. But through this whole process, Lionsgate has treated me with amazing respect. I’ve made what to me seem like reasonable requests, and they responded to them… reasonably. And I’m not just talking about pretty words here, they’re making contractual agreements granting me control of things. They haven’t just been reasonable, they’ve been kind, and understanding.

WandPat

To be perfectly honest, it’s a bit disconcerting. I never anticipated that a Hollywood studio would treat me like a human being. Let alone want to work with me as a creative partner and respect the fact that I do, in fact, know a lot about how stories work. This story in particular.

So… yeah. That’s the news. Me and them, we’re gonna do a thing.

Lionsgate is making its own press release today and there will be stories in all manner of Hollywood news outlets pretty soon. It’s not a coincidence that my blog is launching up on the very same day as their big announcement. In the same hour, even. Lionsgate coordinated with me so I could share this news on my blog at the same time they’re launching their story.

This was important to me because if you read my blog or follow me on social media…  well… you’re a part of the reason my books are a big deal. A lot of you have been a part of my team for years, and I wanted the chance to tell you about this piece of news myself rather than have you hear it on the street.

The fact that Lionsgate was willing to go to some lengths to let me launch this blog simultaneously with their press release is another good sign, in my opinion. It shows they respect me, and it shows they respect you guys, too.

Now I know some of you will be reading this news with fear in your hearts. You’ll worry about them screwing it up. I understand. I know you love these books.

But hear me when I say this: You cannot love these books more than I do. You can’t care about them more than I do. I’ve put twenty years of my life into them. They ride next to my heart. They are my tangible soul.

And I’m not stupid. I hope by this point you know me well enough that you can trust me not to rush into… well… anything. If I cut a deal like this, it’s only because I really think there’s a chance for us to make something beautiful.

I’ll talk about this more on the blog later. I’ll answer questions and explain things and give more details.

Later. We’ll do that all later.

For now. Just for the next couple of days. How about we just let ourselves be a little excited about this? There will be plenty of time to fuss and fidget in the days to come. But right now, I’m not going to worry. Right now I’m just going to spend some time being a happy geek, excited at the thought of getting to see the Eolian or the Fishery. There are some scenes I’d love to see somewhere other than inside my own head.

I’m guessing there’s some scenes y’all would like to see, too….

See you later Space Cowboys,

pat

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133 Comments

  1. justajenjen
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 12:43 PM | Permalink

    *SQUEEEEEEEE* I am really excited! That is awesome! Go Team Rothfuss!

    Also, Pat, my son, Monkey, who’s the same age as your Oot, says that he likes your pretty dress and thinks it should be pink. And he says boys can be Princesses if they want.

    • Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:12 PM | Permalink

      That’s awesome.

      • justajenjen
        Posted October 1, 2015 at 3:07 PM | Permalink

        Yeah, he’s a pretty smart little Monkey. And he thinks pink princess dresses are cool, but not as cool as Spiderman.

        Him and Oot met once, actually. At a book signing. They were both about 5 months old and did the thing that babies do when they meet and stare at each other and then wave and are new best friends. I probably have a picture around here somewhere.

    • robbin
      Posted October 1, 2015 at 2:26 PM | Permalink

      now i really want a princess pat coloring book and glitter crayons! :D

      • ivkeco
        Posted October 2, 2015 at 6:00 AM | Permalink

        just print sketches and get crayons :D

    • Posted October 2, 2015 at 12:30 AM | Permalink

      Guess that puts the pressure on to get the third book out?

      Not like there hasn’t been any already, lol!

      • Lincoln
        Posted October 2, 2015 at 12:08 PM | Permalink

        With all Pat has said in the past, I think the desire to make the third book the story that it needs to be will drive when it comes out.

  2. Maureen
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 12:47 PM | Permalink

    Videogame?!?!?!?!? Can I get a HUZZAH!!!

    • Posted October 1, 2015 at 12:53 PM | Permalink

      !!!!!! (That is my internet version of huzzah)

    • Posted October 2, 2015 at 6:03 AM | Permalink

      I have a question. So Lionsgate could be making the Movie and the Series, who will help them to make the game??

    • Lincoln
      Posted October 2, 2015 at 12:09 PM | Permalink

      Yes you can, sweet goodness you can.

  3. BakingViking
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 12:48 PM | Permalink

    This is the best news I’ve heard in like… a long time. I’m very excited! A videogame!?!?!? That’s amazing!

  4. Posted October 1, 2015 at 12:49 PM | Permalink

    Well that is an insanely better deal than the last one! I am crossing my fingers for the video game, I’m crossing all my damn cross able body parts. Congrats!

    • Gabriel
      Posted October 1, 2015 at 4:50 PM | Permalink

      We should be careful about our expectations there, videogames based of movies/series usually aren’t well developted due to time (or script) constrains or don’t have a big budget. And it could just as well be a smartphone one.

      Sure, we would play it either way, but imo it’s largely the least exciting of the three (movie, series, game).

      • HamsterExAstris
        Posted October 2, 2015 at 8:11 PM | Permalink

        I know Lionsgate already has a working relationship with Telltale Games – I’ve been happy with their other games based on movies/series, it’s not too much of a stretch to think they might get involved. :)

        • BestServedCold
          Posted October 10, 2015 at 8:25 AM | Permalink

          I thought Tell Tale as well when I first heard. Good fit.

  5. TranjSPD
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 12:53 PM | Permalink

    This is awesome news! I’m a 25 year veteran of the video games industry, so if you even need an eye or an ear to examine any game proposals, I would be more than happy to help. Your books have inspired my entire family, including my now 15 year old son who aspires to be you.

    • TranjSPD
      Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:15 PM | Permalink

      I realize this is a bizarre place to throw out an offer like that. The video game industry can be as nefarious and confusing as the movie industry. Make sure whatever you do, you consult with people not directly associated with whomever Lionsgate helps choose to develop the game.

    • agaeki
      Posted October 1, 2015 at 5:15 PM | Permalink

      Sorry for hijacking your comment, I just wanted to say the following:

      I, too, have experience in the video games industry and I would /love/ to be involved in this.

    • BestServedCold
      Posted October 10, 2015 at 8:27 AM | Permalink

      I Three have decades of Video game experience….and by experience I mean I owned a 2600 and every console/gaming PC since. ;)

      • Posted October 16, 2015 at 12:10 AM | Permalink

        Heh. You and I are in a similar boat then….

  6. Holmelund
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 12:53 PM | Permalink

    Movia AND a Series AND a Videogame.
    Ok, I´m excited.

    *AHHHHHHHHHHHH*
    Sorry had to get it out

    • BakingViking
      Posted October 1, 2015 at 12:58 PM | Permalink

      Sorry, you have the same name as my mother’s side of the family so I just had to comment and say that’s awesome.

      Also, no need to apologise, I think we’re all screaming in joy and freaking out in general.

      • Holmelund
        Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:59 PM | Permalink

        Small world ;)
        Do they by any chance also live in Denmark?

  7. MetalPirate
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 12:58 PM | Permalink

    That’s awesome. I hope it turns out really well, it sounds like this partnership, which it really seems to be, has a lot of potential.

    KKC Movie AND TV show? Best of both worlds, it would be awesome to see them on screen. The video game part could be awesome too if they can find a good dev to take it on.

  8. Riath
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:00 PM | Permalink

    This is really exciting news, especially after the whole Wheel of Time tv feck up.
    I also get to use the whole “I was into it soooo before the movie” like the twat I was always meant to be.

  9. Arshness
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:02 PM | Permalink

    HUGE congrats Pat! SO happy for you!
    I want to see a TV show with the kind of big-budget awesome that Game of Thrones got (because your stuff is SO much better so it’d be an even MORE amazing tv show!) and I wanna see the characters cast awesomely. That’s my biggest fear really. What if Kvothe and Bast are played by hunky jocks instead of pretty boys? What if Auri isn’t played by Evanna Lynch and Neil Gaiman isn’t Master Elodin? My mental images would be shattered forever. (Nuuuuu!)
    But I trust you because you’re awesome sauce amazing in the over-9000th degree! And I know you love your stories so much! I know this is going to be perfect. It just has to be!

  10. littlefoxtarot
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:03 PM | Permalink

    Is it silly to say that I’m proud of you? Because I’m so proud of you!

  11. F.N.T.
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:03 PM | Permalink

    I MAY have just done a small wee when reading this.

    At least, I think it was wee.

    Until recently, even with the reassurances, I’d have been tipped into a “getting my hopes up but knowing that ultimately they’ll ruin it” tailspin, but after seeing how amazingly Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell was adapted for TV, I now believe it can be done.

    I’m off now to change underwear.

  12. Liam
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:04 PM | Permalink

    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    This news has firmly turned around what started out as a thoroughly shitty work day. Thank you for that!

    Also…does this mean you’ll be doing a signing in Vancouver, Canada :)

  13. ErinKAZ19
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:04 PM | Permalink

    I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again….You are Awesome! I love how you get involved in something (be it a book, a fundraiser, convention or a book/movie/game deal) and somehow it happens and its magical! You don’t get enough credit for the fact that you are always mindful of the gazillion fans who adore/admire/obsess over you – so i’m saying 3 times Thank You!!

  14. CinnamonCat
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:04 PM | Permalink

    This is totally shameless of me, but here goes: I am a production in the media and arts student (meaning, hopefully one day I’ll be qualified to produce or help produce films, TV, theatre and more). I am also a big fan of you, Pat, and your work. If there is any way I could possibly help make this thing the best it can be, I would love the opportunity to try.

    I’m not saying this because I’m tactless. I’m not saying this because I’m opportunistic. I’m saying this because your books felt like a hug to me in a time when hugs were a rarity. And I would love to give back.

    Good luck, Pat.

  15. KevTheBaptist
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:04 PM | Permalink

    No questions for the higher uppers, check.
    But for us commenter lets speculate on our dream cast

    • KevTheBaptist
      Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:07 PM | Permalink

      Id love to see Eddie Redmaynenas Kvothe!
      Although he has been heralded as a new superstar, I’ve been a fan for years.
      He did a great turn in ‘The Pillars Of The Earth’

    • JaylanPHNX
      Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:50 PM | Permalink

      I’d like to see Elle Fanning as Denna. Her performance in Super8 was amazing.

    • Gabriel
      Posted October 1, 2015 at 4:59 PM | Permalink

      Give me an older looking David Tennant as Elodin and I’m happy.

      • F.N.T.
        Posted October 1, 2015 at 11:47 PM | Permalink

        So on board with this. Awesome call.

    • rukbat3
      Posted October 2, 2015 at 9:32 PM | Permalink

      How about Robbie Kay as Bast?

    • spazztastiq
      Posted October 3, 2015 at 1:11 PM | Permalink

      I agree with rukbat3 about Bast and Gabriel about David Tennant
      I think a red headed Aiden Gillan would make a great Kote

  16. Electrogasm
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:06 PM | Permalink

    From the tone of the blog: Congrats?!

    Here’s to hoping you find the closure to the K. Chronicles before Lionsgate does; that being said, please take your time and do it your way.

    The NotW iphone app where we get to play lute at the Eolian and learn the names of things sounds like a good distraction. If I end up killing rats in the basement of the Eolian though, I’m coming for you Pat.

    • poncho109
      Posted October 1, 2015 at 3:47 PM | Permalink

      I’d be ok with the rats, as long as I didn’t have a kill a cliff racer every 30 seconds… Who am I kidding? I’ll buy it, play it, and love it no matter what…

      Mega props for the reference!

  17. theundefeatedgaul
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:06 PM | Permalink

    I have the utmost faith in your lack of stupidity and all this sounds amazing, so I shall be full of excitement and hope, and leave the fear and worry for later or never.
    So yeeeeah, basically: that’s awesome. :D

  18. Zemalac
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:07 PM | Permalink

    Any idea what developer is going to be tasked with making the game? Or is this way, way too early to be asking where I should send my resume for that.

  19. UrsulaK
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:07 PM | Permalink

    …can I still get a hug from you next time I see you at a signing? Or are you way too important for that now? :(

    Congratulations? I think. I don’t know. I’m scared.

    • KevTheBaptist
      Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:11 PM | Permalink

      Movie/TV/Game adaptations of a beloved book or series is the 4th thing a wise man fears.
      In our world at least.

  20. Nancy
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:11 PM | Permalink

    Congrats! And, did you say….video game?? Would that be MMORPG or ??? OMG, no matter, I’d play it!!

  21. rawnaeris
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:11 PM | Permalink

    I had to register for this: Congratulations!
    As a gamer this makes me uber excited and scared because I don’t want to see Name messed up, but I would love to see it in movies/tv shows/video games. Because Awsome.

    Good luck with all the negotiations and all that jazz that I don’t understand at all.

  22. tarvik
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:12 PM | Permalink

    I was struggling to be even cautiously optimistic before (when I heard Fox), but I can safely say that ‘cautiously’ has been removed. This is exciting! Congratulations, Pat!

  23. francois
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:13 PM | Permalink

    Fantastic news!!! As a musician I am really excited to see what they come up with for the soundtrack. Good luck finding the composer and badass lute player to do justice to your story! Oh, and then, of course, the actor who can realistically mime/fake the lute playing! :) Super excited!!!

    • francois
      Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:23 PM | Permalink

      Fantastic news!!! As a musician I am really excited to see what they come up with for the soundtrack. Good luck finding the composer and badass lute player to do justice to your story! Oh, and then, of course, the actor who can realistically mime/fake the lute playing! :) Super excited!!! For what it is worth, check out this awesome young film composer. He was just nominated for an Emmy for his latest project. I think he could really do your work justice: http://www.duncanthum.com

    • Gunzy
      Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:24 PM | Permalink

      Bear McCreary immediately comes to my mind.

  24. Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:13 PM | Permalink

    Congratulations, Pat. It couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy.

  25. courtneyc
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:13 PM | Permalink

    Wow^3! I can’t wait to see how you incorporate a tv show and movies together…that is a really interesting idea. If you listen closely you can hear the collective future sigh as legions of young women fall in love with Kvothe on the screen.

    Also, great show at the Birchmere last night! It was totally worth getting my daughter ready for school this morning all bleary-eyed.

  26. MacSuibhne13
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:13 PM | Permalink

    I think it’s great news. Your world at the very least needed a tv series to do it properly. Something like the Marvel Netflix shows, where it’s high production values but more time given is the ideal situation for many book series I’d like to see adapted.
    What’s nice about this deal is they seem to have the confidence in the Kingkiller Chronicles as a franchise, if they’re committing to multiple mediums.

  27. philz
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:14 PM | Permalink

    This is going to be so AWSOME :D

    (btw I just registered to say this)

  28. katherineofyork
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:14 PM | Permalink

    This is so exciting! Likewise, I cannot wait to see the locations, and hear the music, and get to experience the world in a new way.

    I’m so glad that you feel good about this, congratulations!

  29. cosmodo
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:15 PM | Permalink

    What are the odds you can get Whedon as a screenwriter…?

    • strawberryjamm
      Posted October 7, 2015 at 11:27 AM | Permalink

      omg. This. So much this. Please at least try to land Joss in some capacity.

  30. JBG
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:15 PM | Permalink

    Nervous? Yeah, I was a bit. But I’m not any longer. Because I trust you, Pat. Now I’m just excited.

  31. emmythecat
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:17 PM | Permalink

    Pat, this is seriously wonderful news! I’ve got that breathless feeling in my chest! I’m so excited for you (and, you know, a little bit for me as well :P). It’s way more work for you this way, with more content being produced, and with you having an active role in it, but I totally agree it wouldn’t work any other way. And of all the people to give more money and fame to, I think you’re a pretty good option – I’d say you’d handle it well given what we know of you! I really hope the planning and execution goes well – whatever happens try to enjoy it! And finally, the images of you as a princess were … exquisite!

  32. pentjak
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:20 PM | Permalink

    I’m cautiously optimistic, Pat. I know you love these books with a powerful, nuclear-weapons-and-boobs-grade, love, but my fear is real. We all saw what happened with The Dresden Files :(

  33. Gunzy
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:20 PM | Permalink

    Merciful Talu! This…this right here. I cannot contain the giddiness! Congrats Mr. Rothfuss, this is well deserved and I cannot wait to see the results. WOW!

  34. kyouikou
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:20 PM | Permalink

    Ah I’m so excited! Amazing things to come! I’ve really enjoyed following you over the years and getting to meet you in Portland when the crowd overflowed into the mall singing the Sunshine song. You are not only an amazing author but a fantastic, warmhearted human being who gives back to the world in so many different ways. Thank you for being you Mr. Rothfuss, this world needs more people like you. Enjoy the ride, and don’t think for one second you don’t deserve it because there are thousands upon thousands of people that will disagree with you.
    By the way… Sweet Bebop reference. :-)

  35. uberzombie
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:20 PM | Permalink

    Congratulations! Shit in god’s beard that’s exciting! Dibs on playing Elodin :P

  36. Ellamenta
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:20 PM | Permalink

    Pat,
    First, I am VERY happy for your good news, although slightly trepidatious, because I know how many pitfalls there can be along the way in such a complex project. I believe you are not only extremely gifted, but also a very good person, and thus deserving of great success. May your fondest dreams about this come to fruition.
    Second, though, I must admit to also selfishly thinking, “Oh no! Now there will be even more delays before the release of The Doors of Stone!”
    I am old. I want –no, I NEED–to see the conclusion of Kvothe’s saga, even more than I want to see a realization of his world somewhere other than in my own imagination. Can you give those of us who wait any reassurance?

  37. eygrr
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:22 PM | Permalink

    Pat, this is awesome. I’m so happy to hear that you’re willing to take control, for better or for worse, and that you can take this in the direction that you want. A genuine article. A unique project – something beyond the rehashed norms that we’ve seen in the past. I’m convinced you can give us something great, if not for everyone, at least polarizing enough that some people will enjoy it a whole lot.

    Best of luck. Sincerely, I think you and lionsgate can make something great.

    Woo! :)

  38. Xaios
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:22 PM | Permalink

    Give Billy Zane a part. He deserves better than that amazingly awful Wheel of Time pilot.

    • Xaios
      Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:23 PM | Permalink

      Oh, and yeah… congrats!

  39. sandibd
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:22 PM | Permalink

    Congratulations Pat and everyone who worked to make this deal so awesome for you. I am curious, and I don’t know if you can say at this point how a movie/tv series deal would work together. But it sounds exciting. The more Kvothe I get to see the better!!! Wait..that didn’t sound right, but you know what I mean.

  40. GisliPK
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:23 PM | Permalink

    I am so happy for you, and for bringing your baby to tv/game/movie screen fame. I trust in you and Lionsgate and I’m super excited to see a great actor portray Kvothe.

    You are awesome, thank you for everything. Let us await the beautiful music and scenery, and the
    chance for more people to read your books.

    <3

  41. Gwydion
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:23 PM | Permalink

    I am so happy!!!! I think the best thing you did was retain some control over the story. J.K. Rowling did the same thing with Harry Potter and I believe the movies were better for it. I cannot wait to see what sort of beauty you and your team will create!!! Just made my freaking day man!!

  42. Argent
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:24 PM | Permalink

    Damn. Hot damn, this is sweet! Not only a TV show, but also a movie, and ALSO a video game? Today is a good day.

    (I am also going to a Jim Butcher signing later today, but that’s just him trying to steal the thunder of this announcement. Unsuccessfully.)

  43. imfinemulder
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:24 PM | Permalink

    Fantastic news! I think I’m probably more exited to see the locations actualised than anything else. How about a mobile platform puzzle game like Room(2) where you get to explore The Underthing solving puzzles? Maybe you even need to build something in the Fishery to help you? It all sounds wonderful.

  44. Court
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:25 PM | Permalink

    Have you been laboring under the impression that some (many?) of your fans think you’re stupid? I’m not sure how anyone who has actually read your work could think that unless they themselves were, in fact, stupid.

  45. Constance
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:25 PM | Permalink

    Anyone who has followed the Warcraft Movie saga with Lionsgate can attest they will work with you to NO END to ensure this is YOUR movie. With your vision. Your story. Your interpretation of the world.

    HAVE YOU SEEN THEIR ORCS? Oh my god, my fangirl is huge for this movie based on the tiny things they’ve dribbled at us. Amazing armor. Photo real orcs. Weapons and costumes that LOOK RIGHT for that universe. They are taking their sweet ass time to make it AMAZING.

    I have full faith that this will happen and it will be glorious. Much like everything else, I will be patient to see it brought forth. Now I have a new excuse to Fangirl over Lionsgate more than I already have in the past.

    SQUEEEEEE

    • Constance
      Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:29 PM | Permalink

      MY BAD. Legendary is doing Warcraft.

      But still, Lionsgate is one of my favorite studio/production companies.

  46. firebird
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:27 PM | Permalink

    I’m a huge gamer and have been thinking about a video game based off your books for quite a while. It’s exciting as hell to know you guys might be making one. Also scary, most video games based off of movies and other forms of entertainment kinda suck. But I’ll keep my mind open! Congrats! Can’t wait.

  47. dasfunk
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:27 PM | Permalink

    Pate, Please don’t make me watch your story finish on TV or in a theater being told by someone else but you. I really hope you plan to finish the book before this deal comes out. While I like my favorite authors getting the recognition they deserve, I want to see your version of the ending first. Congrats and enjoy the fame.

  48. khil1
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:28 PM | Permalink

    Please excuse me while I have a few minutes of completely unbridled excitement.

    !!!! Hurray, oh my goodness, oh my goodness, oh my goodness, my dream of playing a Kingkiller game could come true! I could watch Kvothe on tv and a movie screen!!! Eeeekk! I want to see the Fishery so bad! Cloaks with lots of pockets could come back into style (finally!) We would see the Chandrian…

    We would see the chandrian…..

    WE WOULD GET TO SEE THE CHANDRIAN!!!!

    Hurray! Huzzah!

    —-
    Thank you for your time

  49. Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:28 PM | Permalink

    Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings, the only worthy adaptation into the movies, all the others got pushed aside like a side job that had to be done so someone would not get fired, Enders game was very good but again.. soo much was ignored.
    Now on tv: GoT is good, it could be better had they not slashed so many important details and deviate so much on the last season. Dresden Files?? They raped that book and used the pages on cats litter.
    So many awesome books went to Blasphemy Island to get burnt on a stake and fed to the pigs… I just hope your series find a good and respectful home in Hollywood, we all do.

  50. Raheem
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:29 PM | Permalink

    OMG! Did I read that correctly? TV show? Video game? That’s so super. I mean, how soon is it going to happen? I did a little jig. I’m going to see the Underthing and the Eolian! *faints happily*

  51. becca69
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:29 PM | Permalink

    Congrats Pat! Very exciting news!!

  52. trinka
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:29 PM | Permalink

    Woooooohooooo! Congratulations!
    I really appreciate Lionsgate as well, they put on some good stuff.

    Congratulations on your first steps, I believe in your ability to keep this true to form. :)

    Also, also. I saw that Rocky Horror thing. >_>

  53. kindlebeard
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:30 PM | Permalink

    I am excited!!! GREAT FOR YOU PAT! I got excited thinking I can be Kovthe in a video game!!!! Then I thought RPG????? LOL yes I am a geek! And proud! Love your books.

  54. MagnificentHams
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:33 PM | Permalink

    Pat, I registered for an account just to say CONGRATS! I’m very excited to see where this goes and I have full faith in you to make it something we will all love. I can’t wait!

  55. TheManiacWoodpecker
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:34 PM | Permalink

    SQUUUUUUUUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    You wanted some excitement, you got some :-)
    This is THE big News. I hope its going to break the internet.

    Could we get Joss Whedon for this and Nathan Fillian as Elodin?!?

    Cant wait for more details! Now i will gibber about this all day long.

  56. Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:35 PM | Permalink

    Oh my goodness! Congrats! This is fantastic news that makes me extremely excited! A tv show? A movie? A video game? The possibility of all three?! I don’t know if my heart can handle this much excitement.

    I’m glad Lionsgate is working with you and not just ignoring you.

    Now excuse me while I go dance around my living room in excitement.

  57. Petronec
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:35 PM | Permalink

    Can you get out of Robert Lawrence producing? Everyone’s reporting that he’s still attached to the project but he hasn’t had a succesful movie producer credit since Clueless in 1995 and he has virtually no tv producer credits. Honestly, I’m amazed he’s still able to work in Hollywood. He’s a chronic flopper. Do not trust him.

  58. Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:37 PM | Permalink

    Merciful Tehlu! These are great news!!!!!
    I’m gonna have to rush with my whole KKC fanart plan before this project changes the way I see the characters (specially Denna)… but holy crap! It’s like a dream!!!

  59. MatiasValero
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:37 PM | Permalink

    This is so exciting, I’m gonna go dance for joy.

    As an aside, was that a Rocky Horror reference? This news is so exciting,it’s making me shiver with antici–

    –pation! Happy October Pat!

  60. CrazyCineFan
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:39 PM | Permalink

    I am so happy!! I almost cried. I am one of few that really think that if a movie has good artist behind, it can be almost (we will stay at almost!) good as the book!! I can’t wait to see the details and the production. Really, félécitations!!

  61. jowgoat
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:39 PM | Permalink

    Sounds ace. I trust you Pat.

  62. Josh
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:41 PM | Permalink

    I literally cried while reading this! Bravo! I am (hopefully not literally) going to die in anticipation.

  63. Kthaeh
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:42 PM | Permalink

    Congratulations, Pat! I’m happy that you’re happy with this deal. I hope they continue to treat you like a human being and respect your authority (ha!) and input. If it turns out to be a decent movie/tv show/video game, so much the better.

  64. AJEggen
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:43 PM | Permalink

    Congrats!

    Super exciting! Me and my small book club (my fiance, brother, sister in law, 4 friends, two siblings of the one friend and cousin) who I introduced the book to are ecstatic! This is incredible news and as a resident of Small Town, WI I have absolute faith in your ability to navigate these new seas. I (we) am looking forward to anything you work on. Thank you for the stellar work you do and the time and effort you put into your craft.

    I love your books, I enjoy your blog and your podcast. You seem like an incredible person and I’m happy to support the charity you work with. Point is you’re great and I’m glad you live in Wisconsin. Because that’s where greatness belongs.

  65. Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:44 PM | Permalink

    So, many many moons ago I was sitting behind the front desk at a museum working on homework. One of the security guys who was a friend of mine came up to me and said, “Hey. You need to check out the review of this book that the Onion did, the book sounds like it is going to be pretty awesome.”

    So we pulled it up, and I read this review. Of this book. called Name of the Wind. By this guy, named Patrick Rothfuss.

    I decided that it did indeed sound like the book was going to be pretty awesome; and on my way home from work that night, I stopped at the bookstore and picked up a copy. It was entertaining; there were 3 covers to choose from. I ended up with what I’ve come to know now as “Fabio”.

    I devoured the book. It was so freaking good. And I was hooked.

    From that day forward, I’ve been keeping tabs and reading the blog and taking part in things as I can. I am really proud to have thrown out some good names for different things. I took advantage of the offer many years ago to mail your book with something cool and have it signed. My sister stood in line at a signing in DC until well after midnight to have Pat sign the second book for me.

    I re-read these books all the time, and had to buy softcover copies so that I can stop destroying my hardcovers. I have given away my books so many times to people that at this point, I just buy 2 or 3 of them at a time because its easier to just give the book to someone and get them hooked than try to “loan” it to them.

    I saw this post go live on Facebook, and I just smiled. Its been a really cruddy few weeks, I’ve been super sick and life has gone crazy. But I saw this announcement and I /smiled/. Then I immediately sent a message to my friend who loves NotW almost as much as I do along the lines of, “CHRIS. CHRIS. CHRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIS. CHRIIIIIS.” /link. “I NEED MY FANGIRL BUDDY OMG CHRIS”.

    And his response was essentially, “I need more money. So that I can buy a tank and load that with even more money, and throw all of it at high velocity at this.”

    This is amazing. I am so happy for you, and I am so glad that this is happening in what could be considered the golden age of book adaptation… I am so excited. and I am so looking forward to seeing this world come to life. I know that you’ll keep them honest, and the world will make you proud. Which will make us proud.

  66. GBR
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:45 PM | Permalink

    Very good news! Congrats Pat!

  67. RED
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:46 PM | Permalink

    This is so cool! I must admit I picked up the audible book on a whim, because I’m a fan of the guy who reads it and I feel head over heels. Instantly in love. I can’t wait for more news! Congratulations!

  68. Jeddy
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:48 PM | Permalink

    Awesome news, glad to hear it. Hopefully it will expose some of the willfully unreading masses to Temerant.

  69. Lost Retort
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:50 PM | Permalink

    Thank you.
    I was one of the people who wrote you a letter asking you not to sell the rights out of the common worry that the story would be mutilated.
    But this sounds like it could work.
    This sounds like it could work and be beautiful.

    Thank you for making this happen, and happen in the right way.

  70. RandomChill
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:51 PM | Permalink

    My mind reading this:

    “[set up, set up, set up] …

    Rocky Horror Picture Show reference

    [awesome news, awesome news, aweso…]

    …wait. Was that a RHPS reference on the first day of October?!?”

    Mad respect to you, Mr. Rothfuss.

  71. nuxx
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:52 PM | Permalink

    Wait… I just pee’d myself.

    The video game! Oh yes.

  72. Jhunter85
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:52 PM | Permalink

    The live-action Felurian dream is real.

  73. eruvande
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:54 PM | Permalink

    Yay! Yay! Yay! Whee!

    I am so willing to just be excited about this for a couple of days!

  74. GaviPants
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:57 PM | Permalink

    All I can think of is how much more good you will be able to do in the world if this all comes to fruition!

  75. pamelagontha
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 1:57 PM | Permalink

    One of my favorite fantasy worlds gets a TV, movie, AND video game opportunity?!? Too excited to convey it properly. I hope fans get a chance to become involved.

  76. David_L
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 2:00 PM | Permalink

    You do realize that by having a movie, now you’ll have your fans AND the movie execs breathing down your neck asking when the third book comes out, right? :-)

    Very excited, can’t wait to see this play out.

    P.S. Just last week I started re-reading NOTW, and it’s even better the second time through. See you at the end!

  77. nirakara
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 2:01 PM | Permalink

    Whoooo! Pat, I love you and your worlds, and I’m so excited about this. This news was finally enough to make me make an account on here in order to post to tell you of my excitement.

    Also I wanted to nominate CD Projekt RED as people to work with for the video game portion of the project, if you can. They made the Witcher video game series based on those books and they are amazing. I had to get a new video card to play the latest one but I kid you not I regularly spend time just standing around and admiring the scenery like I would on a nice hike. And there’s great stories and voice acting on like every single side quest! They also handle the *ahem* adult scenes quite tastefully.

    Anyway like you said just thinking about being able to see a really well made recreation of the Eolian or the Fishery, and maybe even walking around freely in them…. dang son. Congratulations, can’t wait to see what happens.

    • MetalPirate
      Posted October 1, 2015 at 2:13 PM | Permalink

      CDPR would be amazing, ha. I just don’t think it’s likely since they’re still supporting TW3 for a few years and working on their Cyberpunk game, but I guess nothing is impossible.

  78. Amanda
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 2:02 PM | Permalink

    If anyone wants to check out the official Hollywood article, it’s right here!

    • midobal
      Posted October 6, 2015 at 2:00 AM | Permalink

      Thanks for the link Amanda!

  79. ChaosAthena
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 2:08 PM | Permalink

    I’m gonna fucking cry. This amazing! I’m so wide-eyed and hopeful. Some of my proudest accomplishments have been convincing people to read your books.

    Crap, I’m really tearing up. I’m not an emotional person. What is this moisture leaking from my seeing orbs?

  80. Nico
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 2:08 PM | Permalink

    So happy and so much trust in you!

    Please make the music amazing… That’s the scariest part for me. Has to be really special to match your writing about it.

    Congratulations!

  81. David_L
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 2:08 PM | Permalink

    From the Hollywood Reporter Article:

    ” The books are said to be only behind Game of Thrones in terms of best-sellers in modern epic fantasy.”

    Is this Legit?

  82. Posted October 1, 2015 at 2:08 PM | Permalink

    There is proof that even hefty and complex fantasy books can turn into good movies or series: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy and Game of Thrones.

    There also are some dire warnings like the Hobbit movies and the Dresden Files series.

    But I remain hopeful and extremely glad. I believe in Pat.

  83. Dethblight
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 2:10 PM | Permalink

    Congratulations Pat! I know it’s a bit early in the process, and you might not be allowed to say contractually, but… any idea who you’d like to cast? Or would you rather have fresh faces?

  84. Marina
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 2:13 PM | Permalink

    I was already excited and worried thinking about the series, and now this! I won’t be able to sleep tonight. Oh my god, I can’t wait to see The Waystone, The Library and The Underthing… and the characters, but that’s what scares me the most.
    And a videogame?? Wow. I picture Kvothe running over the roofs of Tarbean, Assassin’s Creed style haha. But I’d love it to be a graphic adventure.
    Anyway, if Patrick is involved it can’t turn wrong. Congratulations!

  85. aurus
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 2:14 PM | Permalink

    This is ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!, I got to say that I’ve been having some interesting conversations (in my head of course) about what could it be to adapt The Name of the Wind to a movie or a TV Show. I cant claim that I am great movie fan, know my way around, but not to the point that I understood which Holiwood studio is better then X or Y… but I have to say, I was expecting for this to be on HBO, those guys looks like they know their way around AND spend some good money creating the world and the story.

    ok, thanks, I got that off my chest :)

    Now the question who will be killing me (sloowwwly) is, who’s going to play Auri?, Elodin!, Denna!!!!
    omg, won’t even ask about Kvothe :S, did I mention that this will be killing me slooooowly??

    Thanks Pat for being errr theh way you are and stand for what you truly believe, I respect your work and I’ve come to respect you as a person (all those social networks thingies can go a long way).
    .
    .
    .
    Always have issues wrapping up things so…

    Keep up the AWESOME work Pat.

    Thanks.

  86. Ohley
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 2:16 PM | Permalink

    Wow, it’s really hard to imagine your books being made into a movie, not to mention a Video Game!
    In my opinion a TV Series would be the best option although I can’t think of a way to work it out with the first person viewpoint.

    But I, too, trust your understanding of how to tell a good story and anyways: It’s YOUR story and those are YOUR books. If you just sold the rights off for as much money as you could get I’d be ok with it, it’s for you to decide to do with it whatever you want (though in this case I’d probably wish I never saw the movie)!

    All in all I stick to the advise you gave at the Frankfurt Book Fair: I don’t expect anything and if something good comes off of it I enjoy it anyways. If not I still have those wonderful books to read and to listen to and you earned money you’ll probably donate to a good cause :)

    On that note: keep up the good work!

    Oliver

  87. nurfarious
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 2:18 PM | Permalink

    Pat,
    Long time viewer first-time commenter!
    I read this post and actually swooned. So excited for what the future has to offer and the chance to explore The Four Corners on a gaming platform!
    Your humble servant,
    Nurfarious

  88. BigFanBigBigFan
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 2:20 PM | Permalink

    Congratulations, Pat, but I have to admit that I am laughing to myself about all the actors and actresses in Hollywood crapping themselves. One of them has to act out the complex character that is Kvothe. He has to play supreme confidence and total fear at the same time. One of them has to act out the complex character that is Denna. She has to play a strong, dominant woman who has been beaten and abused. A musician has to play music as beautiful as you describe being played at the Eolian. And I can’t wait, because you won’t let them fall short of these wonderful characters! Haha. Crapping themselves I say!!

  89. lupomeme
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 2:24 PM | Permalink

    This made me cry a little because I am scared that my favorite books turn into movies and what you said that nobody loves these books more than you, just filled me with emotions. Its easy To forget that you wrote them that they’re yours like kind of your children. I will listen to you and trust you.
    Congratulations

  90. solarce
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 2:27 PM | Permalink

    Hello Pat,

    As a relatively recent fan and considering I just reread both Kingkiller books last month, this is very cool to see.

    I just wanted to say congratulations on this beginning and good luck in this whole new adventure.

    cheers

  91. Fred
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 2:28 PM | Permalink

    Exciting news that good things can happen in such dark times. Congrats and I’m glad I met you in Philly before you hit the big time. By the way, BLACK SHEEP UNDERGROUND! Meet you there!

  92. Michelle Palmer
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 2:28 PM | Permalink

    I own LOTS of stock in Lionsgate, so this is even more epic news! I love that you are partnering with them.

  93. BSwagg
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 2:29 PM | Permalink

    Great news Pat! As a fan, I’ve felt incredible pride in your work and have enjoyed living with Kvothe. When I see your books on my shelf I am captured with the experience of the world you have created. I smile and only want more words from Rothfuss! I am happy to see what the monsters of Hollywood will create with your guidance, patience, and roll of a natural 20. Try to have them avoid the Deck of Many Things please… Oh, and they’d better not fuck up the sword tree… just sayin. ;) Cheers!

  94. sasdean
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 2:29 PM | Permalink

    Wow! So excited! I only sorta love book->movie because the studio or whatever changes too much. But, it sounds like Lionsgate may support you as creative person. As it should be, nothing done without your approval. But I would LOVE to see your epic wonderfulness on the big screen. I don’t really watch TV and can’t do video games (too many buttons on the consoles) but it will likely gain you even more lovers of your work.

    On another note, I’m using this as excuse to gush unabashedly.
    I first read The Name of the Wind kinda randomly when I was bookless in airport. I knew nothing about it beforehand. Needless to say, I fell in love with it ALL. And then there’s Auri… I am so in love with that character because I can somehow relate to her. I cried when I finished Slow Regard for Silent Things. Not because I was sad, but because I was so moved and felt it was beautiful. Lastly, I have a few select books tattooed on me, just my favorites. The Name of the Wind is one of them. And I’m going to add Auri’s broken but beautiful gear next. Uh, I’ll stop babbling now :)

    Not a stalker,
    Maeve

  95. Choy_and_Happiness
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 2:30 PM | Permalink

    A TV show, movies and a vieogame? I kind of love Lionsgate right now ;-)
    I’m so excited and for the first time bummed not to live in the USA. Because that means I can’t really support you about the TV show because I either have to wait till it’s out here in Germany or I’ll stream it right after the series gets aired in the USA… and guess what I will choose…
    But because my family is crazy about your work we will buy those things on DvD at least once and probably even twice so I think, when the time comes, I don’t have to feel guity.
    And regarding movie and game realeases we don’t have it that bad here in Germany…

    And THANK YOU so much, not ony for your over the moon fantastic writing, but also for releasing this news today. I had an operation today and feel really shitty because (thanks nature/life/mutation?) pain medication does nothing for me. (and having things stabbed into ones belly button is quite the opposite of fun.)

    So congratualations on the great news, good luck with the project and everything else you may need it with!

    Oh and i also wanted to say: take all the Time you need to finish the third book, because only when you do so you’ll be happy with your work and that is the most important thing! And only then you will be happy with your life and that’s even more important!

  96. stevenbam
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 2:32 PM | Permalink

    Hi Pat!

    This is AMAZING news. Out of all of the Lionsgate movies I’ve seen I think I have only not liked one, in fact when I start to watch a movie and the familiar music and outline of stars come up, (now that they have changed from the gears :D ) I sit up a bit straighter in my seat and pay a bit more attention.

    I am SO excited for YOU and US!!

    Take care and try not to be too overwhelmed (like I am)
    Steven

  97. Jsherry
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 2:33 PM | Permalink

    The end of your post made me tear up a bit. I think one of the pitfalls of being a geek is that we tend to be pretty smart people, so when we are presented with a path, we tend to believe we know how we’ll feel about destination before we even set foot on the road.

    I think “How about we just let ourselves be a little excited about this?” is my new mantra.

  98. vitdamasceno
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 2:34 PM | Permalink

    I got so impossibly excited I finally registered to WordPress (I wanted to do this in many of the previous posts, but… Well, I was lazy.). Anyway.

    I absolutely HATE when someone messes around with my favourite books.
    But this time I’m not scared. If there is one author who I believe will be there the whole time just to guarantee a beautiful outcome, that’s you!
    So congratulations, Pat!!! Thank you for being such an amazing human being. And may the force be with you on this Hollywood journey!

  99. Lightfoot
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 2:41 PM | Permalink

    I am excited, and even more excited by the fact that you’re going to have a creative hand in the mix. Huzzah, sir. Huzzah.

  100. lovelylass987
    Posted October 1, 2015 at 2:41 PM | Permalink

    I am excited and hopes this pans out. Gaiman said something about Terry Pratchett not believing that a movie will be made until he’s sitting in the theater, eating popcorn, and watching it…and maybe not even then.

    So while I hope to see a good adaptation of Name of the Wind make it to the big and small screen, I’ll really start believing when the movie is in post-production.

    <3

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