People in this thread don't seem to realise that GRRM is a top-notch editor and screenplay artist. You don't need to enjoy his books, writing or abilities to appreciate the experience he has in adapting fantasy books for the TV screen...
He's probably the best in the world at that today.
Also, a WoT TV series might have more in common with a Napoleonic series than a LoTR or GoT series...
This. TV is a different medium than books, so writing style doesn't have a lot to do with the end result.
That said, I'd not mind if they skipped him when it comes to WoT. He already has too many things on his plate and I'd like to see the series finished someday, even though my enjoyment of it has waned significantly since the first book.
I think WoT has quite the potential to be a good series, but its success will owe to more than one element in the whole process :)
The Wheel of Time Will Be Adapted as a TV Series
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Posted · Edited by DrRoxxo
This. TV is a different medium than books, so writing style doesn't have a lot to do with the end result.
That said, I'd not mind if they skipped him when it comes to WoT. He already has too many things on his plate and I'd like to see the series finished someday, even though my enjoyment of it has waned significantly since the first book.
I think WoT has quite the potential to be a good series, but its success will owe to more than one element in the whole process :)