Key Takeaways:
– The Sandman Season 2 is back in production after a pause due to strikes.
– The new season features new cast members, including Esmé Creed-Miles, Adrian Lester, and Barry Sloane.
– Netflix released a behind-the-scenes clip with Tom Sturridge's character interacting with his siblings.
– The characters of Neil Gaiman's graphic novel will come alive in this season.
– Showrunner Allan Heinberg talks about new worlds, historical periods, and the larger Endless family.
Everyone excited about the second season of Netflix's The Sandman, hold on tight because we've got some exciting news for you that will up your anticipation! First off, the good news is that production is back in full swing. After having to be put on a bit of a break last year due to some strikes, everything is back on track now and it's all systems go!
New Faces Joining The Sandman
The new season has brought some fresh faces on board. Esmé Creed-Miles, whom you might remember from Hanna, joins the cast as Delirium. Adrian Lester, known for Hustle, is joining the team as Destiny, and Barry Sloane from Pleasureland will play The Prodigal.
Netflix's Promise for More Exciting Storylines
When they greenlighted the second season, Netflix promised it would dive further into Neil Gaiman's graphic novel. It looks like they are living up to that promise, exploring more stories of the Endless. In simple words, more nail-biting episodes; more unique, mysterious realms, and more intriguing characters for us to watch!
Behind-The-Scenes Peek into the Dream World
To add to the excitement, Netflix has shared a sneak peak into the upcoming episodes. We get a chance to see Tom Sturridge's character, Dream (also known as Morpheus) bonding with his siblings! Not just that, we also get a peek into Dream's interactions with other familiar faces from Gaiman's comic series. Sturridge thinks that now that we know who Dream is, it's a great time to explore and expand the universe in this season.
Getting to Know the Endless Family
Showrunner Allan Heinberg reveals that this season will introduce viewers to even more of the Endless family. We also get to travel to entirely new worlds and historical periods. Now that sounds adventurous, doesn't it? Wait, there's more! One thing Heinberg is particularly excited about is the grand banquet scene. As per his words, it will be your perfect introduction to deities like Thor, Loki, Odin and others – a real feast of the eyes!
A Mix of Old and New
With new cast members also come the familiar ones. Tom Sturridge as Dream, Kirby as Death, Mason Alexander Park as Desire, and Donna Preston as Despair are all coming back. Other familiar faces include Patton Oswalt, Vivienne Acheampong, Gwendoline Christie, Jenna Coleman, Ferdinand Kingsley, Stephen Fry, Asim Chaudhry, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Vanesu Samunyai, and Razane Jammal.
The Masterminds Behind The Sandman
The Sandman has been developed by Neil Gaiman, David S. Goyer, and Allan Heinberg, who also serve as executive producers. Heinberg also fulfills the role of the showrunner for season 2. Directing each episode is the very talented Jamie Childs.
In a nutshell, the second season of The Sandman seems packed with intrigue, fantasy and a whole lot of surprises. So, guys and girls, put on your dream helmets cause it's going to be an extraordinary ride!
