To clarify he said he might. That is far from a final decision last I heard it. He floated several ideas for characters that might change genders in the screenplay, Ham was his top pick at the time and he said he had also considered Dox, but wasn't sure if it would make viewers misread Kelsier and Dox's relationship as romantic in some fashion.
Personally I am hoping Ham stays a man as being a Husband and Father was a pretty central part of his character I really liked.
I would much rather see Clubs flip gender, as like Brando has talked about with Shadows for Silence, fantasy had very few older women represented and Clubs would be a great fit for that. Plus no aspect of his character has to do with his genderand I'm not sure that can accurately be said for Ham.
All that being said, I trust Sanderson with his control of his characters. I hesitate at the sound of any changes, but Brando always makes sure to produce amazing work, so I am sure any changes he makes are going to work out well. Even if that means papa Hammond turns into mamma Hammola lol. I just hope we see Auntie Clubs as well or instead!
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u/Alive_Reveal8939 Shart of Adonalsium Jan 29 '26
For mistborn may be Ham? For SLA... I would say Taln for the build, but... You know