Originally published October 26, 2017. Updated April 16, 2018.
Its been almost a year since we last heard about the adaptation of The Kingkiller Chronicle from Lin-Manuel Miranda with John Rogers (The Librarians) acting as showrunner, and now it finally has a home.
The series is set to air on Showtime from Lionsgate with series author Patrick Rothfuss as an executive producer, and is an adaptation of Rothfuss’ trilogy of the same name, though the third book, The Doors of Stone, has yet to be released.
The Kingkiller Chronicle follows a pair of wandering performers on their adventures through the fantastical world of Temerant, immersing audiences in a universe of unexpected heroes, mystical places, and terrifying dark forces. While the book series follows Kvothe, the television adaption is said to actually be an origin story set a generation before the events of the trilogy’s first novel, The Name of the Wind.
In addition to the TV series, Lionsgate is planning a feature film to compliment the show and a possible stage play from Miranda. Rogers is not only acting as showrunner for The Kingkiller Chronicle, but is also writing the series pilot.
“Showtime has always championed bold storytelling,” said Miranda. “Pat Rothruss’ Kingkiller series is some of the most exciting storytelling I have ever read. I could not be more thrilled to help bring the sights and sounds of his wondrous world of Temerant to the screen.”
“The Kingkiller Chronicle moves Showtime into a new genre in a powerful and unique way, led by the talented Lin-Manuel Miranda and John Rogers,” said Gary Levine, President of Programming, Showtime Networks Inc. “We can’t wait for this talented team to harness the magic of Kingkiller to transport us all into an awesome new world.”
“The Kingkiller Chronicle is one of the most coveted properties in the world, and we’re thrilled to partner with a brilliant creator in Pat Rothfuss, a creative genius in Lin-Manuel Miranda and a renowned showrunner in John Rogers,” said Lionsgate Television Group Chairman Kevin Beggs. “With Showtime as our network partner, we continue to assemble a world-class team for our Kingkiller franchise.”
