David Farnor | On 04, Jul 2024

Netflix is expanding the cast for The Sandman, with Freddie Fox, Douglas Booth and Steve Coogan among the names joining for Season 2.

The fantasy epic, based on Neil Gaiman’s graphic novels, is set in the dangerous, irresistible realm of the Dreaming. The series follows the people and places affected by Morpheus, the Dream King, as he mends the cosmic — and human – mistakes he’s made during his vast existence.

“This confident, spellbinding adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s comic books won’t have you drifting off,” we wrote in our review.

Previously announced returning cast includes Tom Sturridge (he/him), Kirby (she/her), Mason Alexander Park (they/them), Donna Preston (she/her), Patton Oswalt (he/him), Vivienne Acheampong (she/her), Gwendoline Christie (she/her), Jenna Coleman (she/her), Ferdinand Kingsley (he/him), Stephen Fry (he/him), Asim Chaudhry (he/him), Sanjeev Bhaskar (he/him), Vanesu Samunyai (she/her), and Razane Jammal (she/her).

The following will join them.

Ruairi O’Connor (he/him) is ORPHEUS, the poet, musician, and oracle, is the only child of Dream and the muse, Calliope (last seen in “The Sandman,” Episode 111). Orpheus is an idealistic, romantic, young man – and very much his father’s son – until tragedy strikes and reveals to him the true nature of love.

Freddie Fox (he/him) is LOKI, the god of chaos. Loki is a charming, seductive shapeshifter. The smartest and most dangerous person in any room, Loki is utterly irresistible and never to be trusted.

Clive Russell (he/him) is ODIN, the father of Thor, and blood-brother to Loki. He is a longtime ally of Dream’s, but finds himself driven to desperate extremes in his efforts to stave off Ragnarök.

Laurence O’Fuarain (he/him) is THOR, the storm god. With his hammer Mjollnir, Thor is brusque, rude, and driven entirely by his appetites – for food and drink, for battle, and for sex.

Ann Skelly (she/her) is NUALA and Douglas Booth (he/him) is CLURACAN, royal emissaries from the court of Faerie. Nuala and Cluracan are siblings who are opposites in every way. Nuala is responsible, empathetic, and principled. Cluracan is an impulsive rogue who lives for pleasure. They disagree about everything, except their devotion to one another.

Jack Gleeson (he/him) is PUCK, a malevolent hobgoblin who serves as the royal jester to King Auberon of Faerie. Puck is fascinated by mortals and enjoys nothing more than making sport of them for his own amusement. He’s also the inspiration for Shakespeare’s Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Indya Moore (she/her) is WANDA, a professional driver and security agent for an exclusive travel firm. Wanda proves herself to be an indispensable guide on an Endless road trip to the waking world.

Steve Coogan (he/him) is the voice of BARNABAS, the canine companion of the Endless’s prodigal brother. Barnabas is loyal and loving, but an outspoken cynic. He’s man’s best friend and man’s sharpest critic.

Netflix renews The Sandman for Season 2

3rd November 2022

The fantasy epic, based on Neil Gaiman’s graphic novels, is set in the dangerous, irresistible realm of the Dreaming. The series follows the people and places affected by Morpheus, the Dream King, as he mends the cosmic — and human – mistakes he’s made during his vast existence.

“This confident, spellbinding adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s comic books won’t have you drifting off,” we wrote in our review.

While millions have people have watched the show, though, it has been a long wait since the show’s debut for Netflix to decide whether to order more episodes or not. Now, Neil Gaiman has confirmed that The Sandman will officially return for Season 2, with new episodes and stories to be adapted.

“Millions upon millions of people have welcomed and watched and loved The Sandman on Netflix, from established Sandman fans to people who were simply curious, and then became obsessed with the Lord of Dreams, his family and their goings-on,” Gaiman said in a statement. “It gives me unbelievable pleasure to say that, working with Netflix and Warner Bros., Allan Heinberg, David Goyer and I will be bringing even more of The Sandman stories to life.”

Season 2 will dive deeper into the conflict between Dream (Tom Sturridge) and Lucifer (Gwendoline Christie) and continue to explore the many challenges facing the universe in the wake of Morpheus’ century-long absence. 

“There are some astonishing stories waiting for Morpheus and the rest of them (not to mention more members of the Endless Family to meet),” Gaiman continued. “Nobody is going to be happier about this than the Sandman cast and crew: They are the biggest Sandman fans there are. And now it’s time to get back to work. There’s a family meal ahead, after all. And Lucifer is waiting for Morpheus to return to Hell…”

The rumours are true. Netflix is thrilled that so many of you have been watching Sandman, and the thing we were all hoping would happen… has indeed happened… pic.twitter.com/zc5CrhsdZK

— Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) November 3, 2022

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