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The Sandmanis finally coming to the small screen.
Based on the popular DC Comic of the same name, the upcoming Netflix series centers around the king of dreams, Morpheus, as he sets on a quest to restore order to his kingdom.
After a failed attempt toturn the graphic novel into a feature filmseveral years ago, there is a lot of anticipation surrounding the upcoming show, and Netflix is working to live up to the hype.
Not only did the visually stunningtrailer unveiled at San Diego’s Comic-Conblow fans away, but the cast is stacked with notable stars, including a Tony nominee and aGame of Thronesalum.
Ahead of the show’s release, here’s everything you need to know.
What isThe Sandmanabout?
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IsThe Sandmanbased on a book?
During its initial run, the comic book series gained critical acclaim for its storytelling, including the blending of mythology and history within the horror genre, and has influenced many graphic novels in the fantasy genre since.
Who is inThe Sandmancast?
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Tom Sturridge, who is best known for his roles inSweetbitter,Velvet Buzzsaw, and the Tony-nominated showOrphans, leads the cast as the titular Sandman, aka the king of dreams.
Is there a trailer forThe Sandman?
Netflix has shared various glimpses of the upcoming series, including the official trailer released duringSan Diego’s Comic-Con, which offers a better glimpse of all the fantasy characters in the series.
When doesThe Sandmanpremiere on Netflix?
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All 10 episodes ofThe Sandmanwill be released on Netflix on Aug. 5.
Will there be a season 2 ofThe Sandman?
Though Netflix hasn’t officially given the green light forThe Sandmanseason 2 yet, executive producer David S. Goyer revealed toDen of the Geekthat they have already started writing a script.
“In some ways, it’s easier because we’ve educated the audience to the basic ideas. We’ve shown how the dreaming life can affect the waking world,” Goyer told the publication. “With that groundwork done, the show can now build on those themes.”
source: people.com
