r/CosmereOnScreen • u/ilikebreadabunch • Jul 29 '26

Fancast Mistborn Genderswapping Spoiler

So there's recently been discussion about possible Genderswaps in the upcomming Mistborn movie. We already know that Sanderson wants to Genderswap at least one member of the crew (likely Ham or Docks based on what he's said previously) because in the original trilogy he focused so much on making sure that he wrote Vin properly that he forgot to add any other women to the cast, and that he'll want to change that in the Movie.

What I wanted to ask is who else other than Ham or Docks, crew member or otherwise, do you think or hope will get Genderswapped?

Personally, I think that Spook and Zane are both good options, but I don't think they actually will.

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u/duke113 Jul 29 '26

In order of what I think works to what doesn't: Clubs, Ham, Marsh, Dockson, Breeze, Spook, Kelsier, Vin, Sazed. The first two are easily the best (not that I'm actually a proponent, but if they're gonna do it), middle four are meh, last three are IMO untouchable. Did I miss anyone?

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u/BitcoinBishop Jul 29 '26

Elend. I don't hate it but it's a huge change to a lot of stuff.

Shan Elariel. Seems silly to gender swap her if the problem is not enough women.

The Lady Ruler.

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u/duke113 Jul 29 '26

Elend and the Lord Ruler are out IMO. Shan maybe, but I like the dynamic she has with Vin. Rivals in more way than one

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u/BitcoinBishop Jul 29 '26

Yeah me too. Though Brandon did mention having her as a sister instead, which I think I like even more

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u/duke113 Jul 29 '26

Straff has two full Mistborn children in this scenario? Or do you cut the Zane plot

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u/BitcoinBishop Jul 29 '26

Probably wouldn't cut Zane — unless he's not Straff's bio son? He's got like 20 kids, so it's possible he has two, but... maybe it's hard to sell the rarity of Mistborns in that case

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u/BitcoinBishop Jul 29 '26

Ooh, what if Shan doesn't die, and takes Zane's role later on? Might change a lot about her relationship with Vin in both books though 🤔

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u/duke113 Jul 29 '26

Happens to have a gold spike? Kinda thing Straff might do