This series' incarnation of Lucifer is much closer to the character's original depiction in the comics than his depiction in the 2016 Lucifer television series.

Gwendoline Christie as Lucifer Morningstar, the ruler of Hell.

Coleman plays two versions of the character: the present-day descendant based on John Constantine and her identical eighteenth-century ancestor, Lady Johanna Constantine.

Jenna Coleman as Johanna Constantine, an occult detective.

Gaiman described Dee as a character 'who could break your heart and keep your sympathy while taking you into the darkest places'.

David Thewlis as John Dee, Cripps's and Burgess's son whose endeavor to find 'truth' jeopardizes the world.

Patton Oswalt as the voice of Matthew the Raven, Dream's emissary, who was a human until he died in his sleep and reincarnated as a raven by Lucienne.

Vivienne Acheampong as Lucienne, the librarian of the Dreaming and its caretaker in Dream's absence.

Boyd Holbrook as the Corinthian (season 1), a nightmare who escaped the Dreaming.

Sturridge also voiced his black cat counterpart in 'Dream of a Thousand Cats'.

Tom Sturridge as Lord Morpheus / Dream, the personification of dreams and nightmares and the ruler of the Dreaming.

The series has received generally positive reviews from critics with praise going towards the casting, production design, costumes, faithfulness to its source material, visual effects, and performances, particularly those of Sturridge and David Thewlis.įurther information: List of The Sandman characters Main

In November 2022, it was renewed for a second season. The Sandman premiered on August 5, 2022, with an additional episode premiering on August 19. Netflix signed a deal to produce the series in June 2019, and filming lasted from October 2020 to August 2021. Due to the prolonged development of the film, Warner Bros. However, Gordon-Levitt exited over creative differences in 2016. Goyer and Gaiman were set to produce alongside Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who was planned to star and possibly direct.

In 2013, Goyer pitched a film adaptation of the series to Warner Bros. The series stars Tom Sturridge as the title character, with Boyd Holbrook, Vivienne Acheampong, and Patton Oswalt in supporting roles.Įfforts to adapt The Sandman to film began in 1991 but floundered in development hell for many years. Like the comic, The Sandman tells the story of Dream / Morpheus, the titular Sandman. Goyer, and Allan Heinberg for the streaming service Netflix and is produced by DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. The series was developed by Gaiman, David S. The Sandman is an American fantasy drama television series based on the 1989–1996 comic book written by Neil Gaiman and published by DC Comics.

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