In November 2022, it was renewed for a second season. The Sandman premiered on August 5, 2022, with an additional episode premiering on August 19. Netflix signed a deal to produce the series in June 2019, and filming lasted from October 2020 to August 2021.
Due to the prolonged development of the film, Warner Bros. However, Gordon-Levitt exited over creative differences in 2016. Goyer and Gaiman were set to produce alongside Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who was planned to star and possibly direct. In 2013, Goyer pitched a film adaptation of the series to Warner Bros. The series stars Tom Sturridge as the title character, with Boyd Holbrook, Vivienne Acheampong, and Patton Oswalt in supporting roles.Įfforts to adapt The Sandman to film began in 1991 but floundered in development hell for many years.
Like the comic, The Sandman tells the story of Dream / Morpheus, the titular Sandman. Goyer, and Allan Heinberg for the streaming service Netflix and is produced by DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. The series was developed by Gaiman, David S.
The Sandman is an American fantasy drama television series based on the 1989–1996 comic book written by Neil Gaiman and published by DC Comics.
