‘The Sandman’ Season 1 Has Finished Filming
Get ready to dream. AuthorNeil Gaimanconfirmed that production ofThe Sandman’s first season has wrapped and post-production is underway. This is pretty big news, given the series has been in development hell for 25 years. There have been many attempts to filmThe Sandmancomic series over the years, but in 2019Netflixordered the series adaptation that is apparently now in the can.
Developing ‘The Dreaming’
Gaiman delivered the news when a fan asked for an update on the series on theauthor’s Tumblr. He confirmed that principal photography has officially wrapped and post-production is currently underway, but he noted that he can’t confirm and release dates or trailer launches. He did, however, share his enthusiasm for the project. Gaiman’s post reads:
Hmm. Well, we’ve finished principal photography on Season 1, and now we all have to be patient while the VFX and suchlike are done, music is written and recorded, and so on. No, I don’t know any release dates, or even when the trailer will be released.
It feels likeSandman. I don’t know if that means that people who watch TV will like it – although I hope they will – but I suspect that if you likeSandmanand you want to see it on the screen, then you’ll like this. (I also thinkTom Sturridgewill be a star after season one ofSandmandrops.)
Sturridge is playing the titular Sandman, Morpheus, who is the embodiment of Dream. He is one of the Endless, seven timeless beings who are more powerful than gods. InThe Sandmancomics, Dream is captured during an occult ritual in World War I and escapes in the modern era. He must try to restore his kingdom of the Dreaming with the help of his siblings: Death, Destiny, Desire, Destruction, Despair, and Delirium. The comic debuted in 1989 under DC Comics' Vertigo label, running for 75 issues. The comic series inspired several spinoffs, includingDeath: The High Cost of Living,The Dream Hunters, andLucifer, which went on tobecome its ownsuccessful Fox and Netflix series.
The Netflix seriescomes to us fromWonder Womanco-writerAllan Heinbergdeveloping and executive producing with Gaiman andBladetrilogy scribeDavid S. Goyer.
Meet the Endless
Given the way development has gone on variousSandmanprojects over the years, fans should breathe a sigh of relief from Gaiman’s confirmation. With principal photography done, the show should come to us sooner instead of later, even if there are some delays for special effects wizards to work their magic.
While Gaiman didn’t give any news about when to expect the series, what we can expect is atremendous cast. In addition to Sturridge, theSandmancast includesGwendoline Christieas Lucifer,Kirby Howell-Baptisteas Death,Mason Alexander Parkas Desire,Donna Prestonas Despair,Boyd Holbrookas the evil Corinthian,Charles Danceas Rodrick Burgess, andJenna Colemanas Johanna Constantine. You know, John Constantine’s feisty demon-hunting ancestor.
Gaiman’s involvement inThe Sandmansets a high bar of anticipation for fans. Gaiman was heavily involved with the Amazon Prime miniseriesGood Omens, based on his novel with the lateTerry Pratchett.That adaptation was well-received by fans and critics alike, and I think many are hoping for another home run. Gaiman’s praise of the authenticity ofThe Sandmanjust brings more excitement. Until Netflix drops some a release date, we’ll just have to be content with watching thisbehind-the-scenes videoon repeat. Catch y’all in the Dreaming!
