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  • Thomas Haden Church Hints at Sandman’s Return to the MCU

    Thomas Haden Church Hints at Sandman’s Return to the MCU

    Spider-Man: No Way Home introduced the world to the multiverse with the return of some iconic characters from Spider-Man’s cinematic past. Among them was Thomas Haden Church who made his long-awaited return as Sandman. While he only had a brief actual appearance in the film with the help of some old footage, we did get him fully CG in sand form.

    Interestingly enough, the actor has hinted that perhaps there’s more in the cards for Sandman, as he revealed there were talks with producer Amy Pascal and MCU mastermind Kevin Feige in an interview with DisInsider. With films like Avengers: Secret Wars on the horizon, there are many opportunities to have familiar faces return.

    There was just so much going on. John and I and Amy [Pascal] and Kevin [Feige], we all had a lot of conversations. And I would say that conversations have been had about the possibility of Sandman coming into an a future iteration of it. The conversation has happened about him coming back, and maybe picking up a more fulfilling story. You know? With Flint and being not just Sandman, but returning to human form.

    Thomas Haden Church

    The “fulfilling story” he is referencing is the fact that Spider-Man: No Way home included one about his daughter that seemingly got cut at some point. It’s no surprise given just how massive of an undertaking the film was with all these villains and plot lines from across the multiverse it had to juggle. We’ll have to see if we can expect his return sooner or later.

    Source: The DisInsider

  • ‘The Sandman’ Season 2 Eyeing Summer Production Start

    ‘The Sandman’ Season 2 Eyeing Summer Production Start

    Netflix hasn’t been doing its best at keeping enthusiasm alive for the streaming service. After canceling quite a few shows, it almost feels like a rarity when one does eventually make its return. Luckily, the ambitious and beautiful The Sandman was able to get that rare Season 2 renewal and is already preparing to start production on its second season according to Mason Alexander Park, who recently offered some insight into what’s heading our way during the Fan Expo in San Francisco.

    Park plays Desire in the DC series, who has a big role going into the next part of the series. During the panel, they highlight though that there’s a reason this won’t be called “Season 2” as it traditionally would. So, we’ll have to see what they’ll title this continuation but they do highlight that production is set to start this summer.

    There is more Sandman coming in a really cool way and it can take many forms, so we’re starting shooting in the summer and we’re gonna tackle the next huge chunk of stories in however long that might take. And I’m really excited to share the format of what that might be with everybody eventually.

    Mason Alexander Park

    The highlight of the format of this continuation does sound interesting and perhaps they will split the seasons up according to various story elements to keep the tale of Morpheus coming out in multiple steps. We had the additional episodes that expanded the original series and there’s also the fact that Netflix experiments with establishing two distinct parts for some of their biggest releases. So, we might see this trend continue.

    Source: Fan Expo via Winter is Coming

  • James Tynion IV To Write ‘Sandman’ Spinoff Comic ‘Nightmare Country’

    James Tynion IV To Write ‘Sandman’ Spinoff Comic ‘Nightmare Country’

    The Sandman Universe is all the rage these days as it starts to expand through different mediums. While we don’t have an exact release date for it yet, the live-action adaption of the classic Sandman comics is set to hit Netflix at some time this year. Turns out, that’s not the only project heading our way, as a new comic series set within the universe is hitting shelves in April, as James Tynion IV is making his grand return to DC to tackle a new entry in the expanding universe.

    Sandman

    Tynion IV, best known for his work on Batman, Something is Killing the Children and Detective Comics will write Nightmare Country under the DC Black Label, which is part of the Sandman Universe series. It’ll follow the Corinthian, the personification of a nightmare with rows of teeth for eyes. He is a creation of the lord of dreams, Morpheus. He had the following to say on his new project:

    I spent my teenage years reading and rereading the volumes of The Sandman, trying to absorb all of their secrets. The series taught me that anything and everything was possible in the comic book medium, and set me on the inexorable path of becoming a comic book writer.

    James Tynion IV

    Lisandro Estherren will draw the series after previously working on Redneck, a Skybound horror comic about vampires. Each issue will also feature nightmare dream sequences drawn by a guest artist with the first issue locking down Yanick Paquette. Nightmare Country is set to hit shelves on April 12 at your local comic shops.

    Source: The Hollywood Reporter

  • Netflix Unveils First Look at ‘THE SANDMAN’

    Netflix Unveils First Look at ‘THE SANDMAN’

    During its TUDUM event, Netflix unveiled the first look at its upcoming adaption of The Sandman. To introduce the first look, Netflix brought in creator Neil Gaiman and series lead Tom Sturridge, with Gaiman referring to the series as the definitive adaption of his work.

    Along with the first look, Netflix unveiled a series of posters for the series.

    The Sandman does not yet have a release date on Netflix.

  • New ‘Sandman’ Set Photos Offer First Look at Death

    New ‘Sandman’ Set Photos Offer First Look at Death

    All the way back in July of 2019, Netflix announced that it had begun development on an adaption of the critically acclaimed graphic novel series, Sandman. The series was written by popular fantasy author Neil Gaiman, known for projects such as American Gods and Good Omens. The series received an eleven-episode greenlight with Allan Heinberg set to write the project and David S. Goyer and Gaiman serving as executive producers on the series. The project will star actor Tom Sturridge as the titular character of Sandman, also known as Dream, alongside a sprawling cast including a few of his siblings, The Endless. One member in particular, who’s quite the fan-favorite, Death. Death is one of Dream’s sisters who represents the aspect of Death.

    Death is set to be played by actress Kirby Howell-Baptiste, previously seen in Cruella, Killing Eve, The Good Place, and Barry. Recent photos from the set of Sandman have revealed our first look at the character. The actress is seen sporting the character’s classic black outfit and the iconic ankh necklace she has always worn.

    We got our first look at the series during Netflixs’ Geeked Week in which we saw the vast and beautiful sets built for the series and just have much care was put into every detail while bringing the series to life. Sandman currently has no set release date but will be releasing exclusively on Netflix. The series is set to adapt the first two graphic novels in the series, covering Preludes and Nocturnes as well as The Dolls House.

    SOURCE: Comicbook, Twitter

  • Netflix’s ‘Sandman’ Adds Patton Oswalt, Stephen Fry, Jenna Coleman, And Many More

    Netflix’s ‘Sandman’ Adds Patton Oswalt, Stephen Fry, Jenna Coleman, And Many More

    When Netflix announced that it had begun development on an adaption of Sandman, people were both extremely optimistic and a bit cautious. The series would follow Morpheus, one of the seven siblings who represent an aspect of life. It includes Death, Desire, Despair, Delirium, Destiny, Destruction, and of course Dream. These seven siblings were the children of Time and Night. They would be destined to serve their purpose until the end of time. So far, the series had only cast Dream at this point, and for a while, many had begun to wonder if any of the others would show up at all. Looks like that finally changed.

    Netflix took to Twitter to officially reveal more casting for its upcoming adaption, including some fan favorites. The series has cast Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Death, Mason Alexander Park as Desire, Donna Preston as Despair, Razane Jammal as Lyta Hall, Joely Richardson as Ethel Cripps, Niamh Walsh as Young Ethel Cripps, David Thewlis as John Dee, Kyo Ra as Rose Walker, Sandra James Young as Unity Kincaid, Stephen Fry as Fiddlers Green, and Patton Oswalt as Dreams Raven, Matthew.

    It appears as if the upcoming series is set to adapt the first volume of the character’s iconic run. The story follows people trying to capture Dream’s sister, Death. But instead, Dream is captured and imprisoned for 70-years. The story picks up following his escape as he sets off to reclaim some very powerful items he lost during his travels. As production starts, hopefully we get some pictures from set teasing the look of Netflix’s next big franchise.

    Source: Twitter

  • Stephen Fry Reveals Involvement with Netflix’s ‘Sandman’

    Stephen Fry Reveals Involvement with Netflix’s ‘Sandman’

    Sandman is another title that was trapped in development hell for quite some time. At one point, Joseph-Gordon Levitt was attached to a star before fizzling out. Luckily, that all changed as the Netflix adaptation started releasing its cast. It looks like even more cast members are coming out of the woodwork, as another actor revealed his involvement with the series. Stephen Fry accidentally let his involvement slip during an appearance on Channel 4. It was during the coverage of cricket, where a small remark on his recent work led to the revelation.

    The best part is that Fry didn’t stop there. H ended up revealing that he’ll be playing an ‘Edwardian Writer’ named Gilbert. Many fans will know this as the alias for Fiddlers Green, a sentient part of the Dreaming that all travelers dream of finding someday. Green is known to be able to take a human form, enjoying some wandering from time to time. Fry went on about the excitement that he had for joining this new fantasy project:

    It’s part of what we call the DC Universe but it’s really its own thing. I’m really looking forward to that, I’ve not been in anything quite like it before. I suppose the Hobbit counts as a fantasy world.

    Netflix’s Sandman currently has no release date, and it is set to star Tom Sturridge as Dream, Gwendoline Christie as Lucifer, Boyd Holbrook as the Corinthian, Charles Dance as Roderick Burgess, Asim Chaudhry as Abel, Sanjeev Bhaskar as Cain, and Vivienne Acheampong as Lucienne.

    Source: Metro

  • Netflix’s ‘Sandman’ Casts Tom Sturridge, Gwendoline Christie and Many More

    Netflix’s ‘Sandman’ Casts Tom Sturridge, Gwendoline Christie and Many More

    The upcoming Sandman series on Netflix is by far one of the most anticipated adaptions out there. Sandman is another title that was trapped in development hell for quite some time. At one point, Joseph-Gordon Levitt was attached to star before fizzling out. Luckily, that all changed as the Netflix adaptation started filming in October. Yet, they have been tight-lipped on the show’s cast.

    After a long wait, Netflix has graced us with official casting for the upcoming adaption. They have officially revealed who will be playing the Lord of Dreaming and the Lord of Hell. Let’s start with the dreamer, as it was confirmed that Tom Sturridge will take on the role of Morpheus, one of the seven Endless. This reveal confirms a rumor from some time ago that he was in negotiations. Joining Sturridge is Gwendoline Christie as Lucifer. Boyd Holbrook will be playing The Corinthian, who is an escaped nightmare. Vivienne Acheampong has been cast as Lucienne, the librarian of dreams. Charles Dance is the charlatan and magician, Roderick Burgess.  Rounding out the cast are Asim Chaudhry and Sanjeev Bhaskar, who will be playing as the first victim Abel and predator Cain respectively.

    One notable absence from this announcement is that of Dream’s siblings, the other Endless. They are a group of anthropomorphic personification of metaphysical entities that represent Destiny, Desire, Despair, Delirium, Destruction, and Death. It’s possible the rest of the casting has yet to be announced. As they only started filming a few months ago, they might be keeping some news under wraps until the show officially starts its marketing campaign before release. Either way, this is quite the stellar cast they’ve added and it’ll be exciting to see their take on the iconic comic franchise.

    Source: NX On Netflix

  • RUMOR: Gwendoline Christie Cast in Netflix’s ‘Sandman’

    RUMOR: Gwendoline Christie Cast in Netflix’s ‘Sandman’

    Announced back in 2019, Sandman is an adaption of the popular Vertigo comic book that tells the tale of Morpheus, also known as Dream or The Sandman, and his brothers and sisters. The project was dealt a hefty delay this year due to the ongoing pandemic but has indeed begun shooting, as confirmed by Neil Gaiman himself. While production steadily moves along, the cast for the series has yet to even be announced, with confirmation only on Tom Sturridge, who’s set to play Morpheus. The series may have added a friendly face to its roster, with recent news suggesting a past Gaiman collaborator may have joined the project.

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    A recent report suggests that Game of Thrones and former Stormtrooper captain, Gwendoline Christie, has joined the project. Although we don’t know who she is officially set to play, it’s almost certain she would be playing a member of the Endless, specifically Desire, the third youngest sibling of the child of Night and Time. Desire is exactly what her name entails: an exact personification of Desire itself. Each of her other siblings are embodiments of powerful and natural forces in all living things.

    Sandman currently has no set release date but is currently in production at Netflix. The project was written by Allan Heinberg, who will also serve as showrunner for the first season’s 11-episode run, with David S. Goyer and Neil Gaiman serving as executive producers on the series.

    SOURCE: DiscussingFilm

  • Tom Sturridge In talks to Lead Netflix’s “Sandman”

    Tom Sturridge In talks to Lead Netflix’s “Sandman”

    Back in July of 2019, Netflix announced that it had begun the development of a live-action adaption of the popular Vertigo comic series Sandman. Creator Neil Gaiman was also to be heavily involved in the process. It was announced that Netflix had given the project an 11-episode green light. Allan Heinberg set to write and serve as showrunner on the project. Gaiman and David S. Goyer are to serve as executive producers. After Gaiman recently revealed on September 27th that the project would begin shooting in a mere three weeks, it seems we finally have our first bit of casting.

    The pandemic has delayed quite a few productions, so it was unsure if they will stick to the production start. Well, it looks like the project is moving ahead, as Tom Sturridge is reportedly in talks to play the titular character himself, Sandman. He is one who goes by many names such as Morpheus, Dream, Kai’ckul, or Oneiros. He is one of seven all-powerful beings that represent endless ideas. The other beings being Death, Desire, Despair, Destruction, Destiny, and Delirium. Sturridge has worked on various projects, such as Velvet Buzzsaw and Mary Shelley. The project currently has no set release date and has made no further castings, more could come as filming gets closer and closer in the coming weeks.

    Source: Collider