For those of us familiar withNightmare on Elm Street, we know that not even in our dreams are we safe from mysterious and dangerous things going on in the universe.Neil Gaimanset out to prove that fact with his graphic novel seriesThe Sandman, and now, Netflix is taking that message to heart. The streamer premiered the latest trailer from the upcoming adaptation of Gaiman’s work at this year’s San Diego Comic Con, revealing an even better look at the master of dreams himself — as well as his sister, Death. Along with the trailer, Netflix also premiered a new poster, putting Dream at the center of a deadly ring of other-wordly allies and enemies.
Dream (Tom Sturridge), better known as Morpheus, stands at the center of a glowing circle in the poster, most likely the summoning circle used to pull him out of his realm, the Dreaming, and into the human world by greedy mortals. Surrounding the circle are a number of popular character from theSandmancomics, includingKirby Howell-Baptiste’s Death,Jenna Coleman’s Johanna Constantine, andGwendoline Christie’s Lucifer. The characters are many and varied, and look like stunning reproductions of the beloved metaphysical entities from Gaiman’s comics.
The Sandmancomics began in 1989, when Gaiman — also the author of a number of other titles that have been adapted for screen, includingGood OmensandAmerican Gods— started writing the series for DC Comics. The series ran for seventy-five issues between 1989 and 1996, and has been largely celebrated since its release. But while the original series featured minor appearances from certain iconic DC characters, notably John Constantine, the new series will steer clear of that copyrighted material, even going so far as to change Constantine into a new female character, played byColeman.
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While an audiobook adaptation of the hit series premiered on Audible last year, Netflix’s adaptation of the series is the first successful filmed version to make it to screens. The project was stuck in development hell for years, starting as early as 1991, before Netflix signed a deal to produce the upcoming series in 2019.
The series also features the talents of a number of high-profile stars, includingBoyd Holbrookas the Corinthian,Charles Danceas Sir Robert Burgess,Mason Alexander Parkas Desire,David Thewlisas Dr. John Dee, andStephen Fryas Fiddler’s Green. Also featured in the series, along with others, areVivian Acheampong,Asim Chaudhry,Donna Preston,Joely Richardson,Patton Oswalt, andMark Hamill.
The Sandmanhits Netflix on August 5. Check out the new poster below:
