Myst creators ink deal to turn adventure game into TV series

Legendary Entertainment and Myst developer Cyan have reached an agreement that will see the seminal adventure game leap from the PC (and a dozen other gaming platforms) to your television.

Variety claims Rand and Robyn Miller – the duo most commonly cited as the creators of Myst – will be directly involved with the creative direction of the TV series. Their goal is to not only create a "compelling TV drama" but to also expand Myst into a "true transmedia franchise" that might include tablet support and a tie-in video game. Yes, that would be a video game based on a TV show based on a video game.

Lacking from Variety's report is word on whether the series will debut on a traditional TV network, via digital distribution or on a streaming service. Likewise, it's unknown what part of the Myst universe the series will be based on. With numerous sequels and spin-offs (including a defunct but rabidly beloved massively multiplayer online game) there's a wealth of material within the Myst mythos to include in the series, and that's assuming the show doesn't create a wholly unique plotline within the Millers' complex universe.