One of my all-time favorite comic series isNeil Gaiman’sThe Sandman. The story begins when Dream is imprisoned and after escaping must reclaim artifacts to regain his power, but this basic adventure story eventually gives way to a brilliant exploration of myth, belief, and the forces that guide our lives. It’s an ambitious, wonderous narrative that really could only be done as a TV series, so thankfully Netflix is doing just that with their upcoming show.
In a special first look video at today’s TUDUM event, Gaiman (who also serves as an executive producer on the series) along with starsTom Sturridge(Dream) andKirby Howell-Baptiste(Death) presented a glimpse of what fans can expect from the show. It’s mainly the inciting event–Dream’s imprisonment when his captors were looking to capture Death–but I’m intrigued about where the show will go from here, and just how genre-bending they’re willing to get.
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They also teased the new Sandman social pages where you can see first look character posters. The series also starsGwendoline Christieas Lucifer,Vivienne Acheampongas Lucienne,Charles Danceas Roderick Burgess,Boyd Holbrookas The Corinthian,Asim Chauhryas Abel,Sanjeev Bhaskaras Cain,Mason Alexander Parkas Desire,Donna Prestonas Despair,Jenna Colemanas Johanna Constantine,Niamh Walshas Ethel Cripps,David Thewlisas John Dee,Kyo Raas Rose Walker,Razane Jammaas Lyta Hall,Sandra James Youngas Unity Kinkaid,Stephen Fryas Gilbert, andPatton Oswaltas Matthew the Raven.
Netflix has not yet set a premiere date forThe Sandman, but in the meantime, you can check out the video below:
Here’s the official synopsis forThe Sandman:
A rich blend of modern myth and dark fantasy in which contemporary fiction, historical drama and legend are seamlessly interwoven, The Sandman follows the people and places affected by Morpheus, the Dream King, as he mends the cosmic — and human — mistakes he’s made during his vast existence.
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