Netflix's 'The Sandman' Series: Everything We Know So Far
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Coming to Netflix in August 2022 is sand man, the highly anticipated series based on Neil Gaiman's DC comic book. Here's our up-to-date guide to everything we know about the next Netflix show so far, including the cast, every first look released so far, and information on what volumes will be covered.
Note: This was first published in December 2021 and has been updated over time to reflect new information. It was last updated on July 11, 2022.
For decades, Neil Gaiman's flagship comic The sand man it was deemed unfilmable.
Of course, there were several attempts to bring it to both the big and small screens, but Gaiman continually shot them down, biding his time for the perfect opportunity. Notably, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Gaiman worked on a film adaptation in 2014 which ultimately flopped due to creative differences. However, when Gaiman was approached by Netflix with a desire to serialize the comics faithfully, coupled with a big budget and the promise of an all-star cast, it's hard to say no.
In July 2019, the streamer released a press release confirming that they were brave enough to move forward with a live-action adaptation of The sand man graphic novels. In fact, by doing so, they would also break the record for the most expensive TV show DC Entertainment has ever produced. With executive producer Allan Heinberg (wonderful woman) as well as producers David S. Goyer (Batman begins, The black Knight) and Gaiman, the dream team was assembled.
When The sand man Will it premiere on Netflix?
After a long wait, we finally knew when The sand man It's coming to Netflix as part of Netflix's Geeked Week 2022.
The official release date of The sand man on Netflix globally is August 5, 2022.
what is it The sand man on Netflix and why should you be excited?
The sand man is a saga that transcends space and time, taking us beyond Earth to mythical lands and strange realms. It is full of iconic, historical and legendary characters, which you may know. For example, you will find William Shakespeare, Thor, Orpheus and many more. And then, given his place in the DC Universe, expect sporadic appearances from the DC canon, including Martian Manhunter and John Constantine. It also brings in lesser-known DC characters, from Element Girl to Hector Hall.
The comic's 10 volumes follow its titular Dream of the Endless character, also known as Morpheus, Kai'ckul, Sandman, and many other names. His name, like his appearance, changes depending on who sees him. We join him on his journey, watch him fulfill his duties as ruler of dreams, and watch his past mistakes come back to haunt him.
In September, Netflix's TUDUM event gave us our first look at the show in action (after a first behind-the-scenes look at Geeked Week in June 2021). Though brief, the trailer features the opening of the entire saga: Roderick Burgess (Charles Dance) and his fellow occultists from the Order of the Mysterious Ancients perform a ritual to capture and imprison Death. However, the ritual does not go as planned, as Dream (Tom Sturridge) is captured instead of his sister, kicking off the series:
Gaiman said each episode was "very different" in an interview with Empire Magazine. The author said, "You watch episode 1 and think, 'Oh, I get it: it's like 'Downton Abbey', but with magic'", adding, "So you might be wondering: " What is that? for Episode 2, when you meet Gregory the Gargoyle in The Dreaming. Episode 5 is as dark and traumatic as it gets, and then you have Episode 6, which is probably the most enjoyable of all the episodes. »
How many episodes will there be? The sand man? What comics will be on Netflix? The sand man cover?
1 Season The sand man It will consist of 11 one-hour episodes.
Covers volume one "Preludes and Nocturnes", volume two "The Doll's House", and the first half of volume three, "Dream Country". The hope, of course, is to adapt all of the graphic novels without the show being cut halfway through, something Netflix has built a reputation for over the years. I mean, take the recent cancellation of cowboy bebop, for example. That said, Gaiman has previously stated that there are several safety nets in place to prevent such an occurrence.
The official synopsis for the Netflix series reads: “A rich blend of modern myth and dark fantasy in which contemporary fiction, historical drama and legend are seamlessly interwoven, The Sandman follows people and places. hit by Morpheus, the King of Dreams, while repairing . the cosmic and human mistakes he has made during his vast existence.
If you were a little worried about The sand man don't stick to the source material; If the trailer is anything to go by, it will stay true to the original narrative. Netflix even released a pretty neat side-by-side comparison, just to dispel some apprehensions.
However, fans are concerned that Dream doesn't have stars for his eyes, one of his most prominent features in the comics. The reason for this is simply that the stars don't convey Dream's emotion as much as normal eyes do.
Who are the Infinites in The sand man And which actors play them?
Note: You can find an extended version of The sand man throw here
Dream is part of a group of seven cosmic entities known as Endless. Basically, they are anthropomorphic personifications of concepts and ideas essential to life. Dream's six siblings are Death, Desire, Destiny, Despair, Delirium, and Destruction. As expected, Netflix is sparing no effort with this adaptation. First, let's take a look at the seven Endless and do a quick recap of who they are and who plays them. Please note that some of these characters have not yet been chosen.
Two rounds of castings have been announced so far. The first batch of announcements arrived in January 2021 and the second batch in May 2021.
dream, played by Tom Sturridge: The main character of the series. Dream is a dour, depressed entity who rules over his realm, The Dreaming, the place everyone goes to when they fall asleep. Like many of his siblings, Dream is recognizable by his pale skin and his three totems of power: a ruby, a sandbag, and his helm forged from the bones of a dead god.
Death, played by Kirby Howell-Baptiste: Possibly the main character of the entire series, Death is Dream's wise older sister. Death is a fun and optimistic goth, her personality contrasts perfectly with her brother. Although her appearance changes throughout the series, she can always be seen wearing an Ankh, with an Eye of Horus below her eye.
Desire, played by Mason Alexander Park: An antagonist of the series, Desire is everything you want. They are neither male nor female, and their domain is called the Threshold; a veritable statue of himself. Desire smells of summer peaches, usually wears white, and bears the hallmark of a heart of broken glass.
Despair, played by Donna Preston. Desire's twin, Despair, is a pitiful sight: a pale, portly, naked woman who almost always bleeds from a hook ring she uses to mutilate herself. If there's one Endless member you wouldn't want to meet, it's her.
Delirium, Not Yet Chosen: Living in a world of her own, brimming with color, Delirium is generally cheerful and enthusiastic, but she also has a very hot temper. What he says rarely makes sense and doesn't address the topic of the conversation. Delirium used to be Delight, but it changed over time without explanation. This remains a mystery throughout the series.
Destiny, not yet aired: Destiny is a man who knows everything that has happened and everything that will happen. He lives in the center of an impossible hedge maze, where all roads lead. Although he is blind, he carries a huge tome, the Book of Souls, attached to his body with chains. The book tells everything that happens, through all time. Well, some things happened that the Destiny book glossed over, but that's a story for another day.
Destruction, not yet aired: Strongly constructed and immensely powerful, which is Destruction brings, well, destruction and change. However, Destruction is the only one of the Endless to give up his position after realizing there is no need for humanity to fulfill their role. Instead, Destruction lives out his days in peace and quiet, creating works of art, without the need for his sword. We're unlikely to see him in the Netflix show, as his first appearance in the comics doesn't come until Volume 7, "Brief Lives."
Now let's take a look at some of the other casts and have a character breakdown for each member:
LuciferPortrayed by Gwendoline Christie: best known for her portrayal of Brienne of Tarth in game of thrones, Christie now becomes Lucifer, the ruler of Hell. Yes that's it technically the same character played by Tom Ellis in the Lucifer TV show. However, The sand man it takes place in its own continuity, so it's more like Christie. Lucifer figures prominently in the first volume, "Preludes and Nocturnes", and appears periodically throughout the series.
Roderick Burgess, played by Charles Dance: Burgess is the leader of the Order of Ancient Mysteries. He is the one who begins the saga with his vain attempt to capture and imprison Death. Looking at the teaser, Charles Dance seems to portray him perfectly.
Luciana, played by Vivienne Acheampong: A significant change from the source material sees Lucien become Lucienne. In the comics, Lucien is the pointy-eared resident librarian of The Dreaming. It keeps records of every book that has ever been imagined, whether written or not.
Cain (Sanjeev Bhaskar) and Abel (Asim Chaudhry): Cain is the first predator and Abel is the first victim. Yes, they are the same as the biblical figures. Both are residents of The Dreaming. Cain occupies the House of Mystery while Abel lives in the House of Secrets. The duo act as comic relief as they watch Cain continually kill Abel in gruesome ways, yet he never stays dead. While Cain is sadistic and cruel, Abel is kind and gentle. It's pretty brutal in the comics, I can only imagine how it will play out on screen.
the corinthian, played by Boyd Holbrook: Just as there is a dream, there must also be a nightmare. And the Corinthian is exactly that. Created by Dream, the Corinthian is as cruel as it sounds. For example, in one issue, “Collectors,” he forms his own serial killer convention. Of course, we can't talk about him without mentioning his most distinctive feature: teeth instead of eye sockets.
Jeanne Constantineplayed by Jenna Coleman: Instead of popular DC occultist John Constantine, Netflix Sand seller instead, she opted to go with Jenna Coleman as Johanna Constantine. In the comics, Johanna is John's ancestor, but the show seems to have given her John's backstory. Dream looks for Johanna to help her get her sandbag back.
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