The Sandman
The Netflix original series The Sandman is based on the DC comic series of the same name by Neil Gaiman (American Gods, Good Omens, Coraline). The series follows Morpheus (The Lord of Dreams), as he works to rebuild his empire following a centuries-long capture by an amateur sorcerer.
Morpheus is one of the seven "Endless" beings. His siblings are Destiny, Death, Desire, Despair, Delirium, and Destruction. The comic book series has long been praised for its seamless blending of fantasy, history, biblical references, and horror elements.
Network: Netflix
Premiere: August 5, 2022
Cast:
- Tom Sturridge (Morpheus / The Lords of Dreams)
- Gwendoline Christie (Lucifer)
- Kirby Howell-Baptiste (Death)
- Boyd Holbrook (Corinthian)
- Jenna Coleman (Johanna Constantine)
- David Thewlis (Doctor Destiny)
- Joely Richardson (Ethel Cripps)
- Patton Oswalt (Voice of Matthew the Raven)
Latest The Sandman News and Updates
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Let's explain the ending to Season 1 of 'The Sandman.' The Netflix series adapts the first two major story arcs of the original comics.So What Was With the Whole Diner Episode in the 'Sandman' Series on Netflix?
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Based on Neil Gaiman's DC comic book series of the same name, Netflix's 'The Sandman' is certainly a dreamy endeavor. Where was it filmed?'The Sandman' is Faithful to a Fault in This Netflix Series Adaptation
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Netflix's sci-fi series 'The Sandman' is just around the corner, and viewers may be wondering about its origin story. Is it based on a book?This 'Killing Eve' Star Is Embracing Her Nurturing Side as Death in 'The Sandman'
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'The Sandman' is coming to Netflix, but which of the iconic comics will the first season of the series be based on? Here's what we know so far.
