Netflix Sandman Series produced by Neil Gaiman - Blu-ray Forum

ben6543 · 06-30-2019, 10:43 PM

No, you’re not dreaming. A TV series based on the groundbreaking Vertigo comic series Sandman is headed to Netflix from executive-producers Neil Gaiman and David Goyer, according to THR. Wonder Woman screenwriter Allen Heinberg is set to pen the series and serve as showrunner. Gaiman created the monthly comic for Vertigo in 1989, and artists on the book included Sam Kieth, Mike Dringenberg, Jill Thompson, Shawn McManus, Marc Hempel, and Michael Zulli.

The report notes that Netflix paid a massive price tag for the series, the most expensive TV deal that Warner Bros. has ever conducted. Attempts to turn Sandman into a feature film have been going on since the 1990s at Warner Bros., with Eric Heisserer (Arrival)being attached to write the script as recently as 2016.

Sandman, which ran for 75 issues, tells the story of Morpheus, an immortal being who controls the world of dreams. The character is one of the Endless, an omnipotent set of siblings that include Destiny, Death, Destruction, Despair, Desire, and Delirium. (In keeping with the “D” motif, Morpheus is also known as Dream.) The series won 26 Eisner Awards over its run, and together with books like Swamp Thing and Hellblazer, put Vertigo on the map as a darker, more literary alternative to mainstream capes and tights comics.

Gaiman’s work has been a hot property for TV in recent years. His novel American Gods was adapted into a series by Starz that is still set for a third season despite a downturn in critical favor in season 2. Good Omens, which Gaiman co-wrote with the late Terry Pratchett in 1990, was adapted by Gaiman himself into a ten-episode mini-series for Amazon directed by Douglas Mackinnon.

Stay tuned for more news and updates on the Netflix Sandman series as it rolls in, and let the literal dream casting commence!

http://collider.com/sandman-tv-serie...twitter#images

CyberpunkCentral · 06-30-2019, 11:03 PM

This explains why Lucifer is ending with season five.

sandman slim · 06-30-2019, 11:08 PM

Done right, this could be the greatest tv series ever made. Done Goyer, it could be really Goyer.

thenewflesh · 06-30-2019, 11:15 PM

Heinberg at the helm with Gaiman on board as producer makes me cautiously optimistic.

scifisuperfan · 06-30-2019, 11:31 PM

I simply dont understand all the hype about sandman. I think it must be an american thing...

Netflix is global, this will not be a hit abroad, trust me!! people abroad dont care about sandman. TBH when someone talks about sandman to me i think about this guy:

stvn1974 · 06-30-2019, 11:37 PM

Goyer...shit. I am out.

Himmel · 07-01-2019, 12:13 AM

I thought Goyer is the last person you want attached to your project??

Rizor · 07-01-2019, 03:20 PM

Doesn't Warner have its own streaming platform coming up? Or HBO? Netflix just paid them too much money for them to say no?

Dr. Seymour Love · 07-01-2019, 09:32 PM

I bet Warner made a mint on the licensing of this.

mdawg1972 · 07-02-2019, 05:29 AM

Excited but with Netflix there will be no Blu-ray release... which sucks!

dcfan88 · 07-03-2019, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdawg1972

Excited but with Netflix there will be no Blu-ray release... which sucks!

There are WB shows on Netflix so it's possible that there will be a Blu-ray release, might be a delay but it's more likely than unlikely on a Blu-ray release

Quote:

Originally Posted by Himmel

I thought Goyer is the last person you want attached to your project??

Goyer isn't the best but he has had some hits (he was involved in Dark Knight Trilogy, Constantine tv series, and while not my favorite show I did enjoy Da Vinci's Demons). Also, Gaiman has some say-so on Sandman so if Goyer is involved then Gaiman is likely ok with this

One question I do have, given Lucifer is now a Netflix Original I wonder if it's possible to get Tom Ellis for Lucifer on this. They'll have to change some stuff but it'd be cool to see him reprise the role

My biggest concern with this show is Netflix has gotten trigger happy lately with cancelations. I hope this show lasts on its own terms. Seasons of Mist is my favorite Sandman story and that's volume 4. Netflix has been ending shows after season 3. PLEASE NETFLIX, do not F this up

Himmel · 07-09-2020, 06:52 PM

Neil Gaiman Is Updating the Sandman for the 21st Century on Netflix

Himmel · 09-30-2020, 03:20 PM

Netflix Series Eyes Tom Sturridge to Star as Dream

CaptainWebber · 09-30-2020, 04:35 PM

Hm. One one hand, Goyer. Damn. On the other, given Gaiman's extremely close involvement here, there's a good chance this won't end up as a rat's nest.

All said and done, if they don't bring back Tom Ellis as Lucifer, it'll be the biggest wasted opportunity of the decade.

Darkstream · 09-30-2020, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Himmel

Netflix Series Eyes Tom Sturridge to Star as Dream

I'm not familiar with the actor, but give him some Robert Smith hair and I can see him as Morpheus.

Himmel · 10-01-2020, 03:28 PM

Liam Hemsworth and Dacre Montgomery are among the top choices to play The Corinthian.

Mr. Chaverria · 10-01-2020, 07:59 PM

Goyer, ugh.

Gaiman working on it closely? Possible yay.

Still need to listen to that Audible version of Sandman. McAvoy from what I heard sounds so good.

CaptainWebber · 10-03-2020, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Chaverria

Goyer, ugh.

Gaiman working on it closely? Possible yay.

Still need to listen to that Audible version of Sandman. McAvoy from what I heard sounds so good.

It's good, though I would argue Taron Egerton as Constantine was miscast.

Himmel · 01-28-2021, 02:11 PM

Cast Official Reveal

Dr. Seymour Love · 01-29-2021, 01:55 PM

Big one is who will be playing Death? I can't wait for the nerd rage over whoever gets that role.

06-30-2019, 10:43 PM	#1
ben6543 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Mar 2017 Location:In The Pages of DC & Marvel Comics 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:279 DVD collection:80 Digital collection:2 iTunes collection:25	Netflix Sandman Series produced by Neil Gaiman No, you’re not dreaming. A TV series based on the groundbreaking Vertigo comic series Sandman is headed to Netflix from executive-producers Neil Gaiman and David Goyer, according to THR. Wonder Woman screenwriter Allen Heinberg is set to pen the series and serve as showrunner. Gaiman created the monthly comic for Vertigo in 1989, and artists on the book included Sam Kieth, Mike Dringenberg, Jill Thompson, Shawn McManus, Marc Hempel, and Michael Zulli. The report notes that Netflix paid a massive price tag for the series, the most expensive TV deal that Warner Bros. has ever conducted. Attempts to turn Sandman into a feature film have been going on since the 1990s at Warner Bros., with Eric Heisserer (Arrival)being attached to write the script as recently as 2016. Sandman, which ran for 75 issues, tells the story of Morpheus, an immortal being who controls the world of dreams. The character is one of the Endless, an omnipotent set of siblings that include Destiny, Death, Destruction, Despair, Desire, and Delirium. (In keeping with the “D” motif, Morpheus is also known as Dream.) The series won 26 Eisner Awards over its run, and together with books like Swamp Thing and Hellblazer, put Vertigo on the map as a darker, more literary alternative to mainstream capes and tights comics. Gaiman’s work has been a hot property for TV in recent years. His novel American Gods was adapted into a series by Starz that is still set for a third season despite a downturn in critical favor in season 2. Good Omens, which Gaiman co-wrote with the late Terry Pratchett in 1990, was adapted by Gaiman himself into a ten-episode mini-series for Amazon directed by Douglas Mackinnon. Stay tuned for more news and updates on the Netflix Sandman series as it rolls in, and let the literal dream casting commence! http://collider.com/sandman-tv-serie...twitter#images

06-30-2019, 11:03 PM	#2
CyberpunkCentral Banned Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray reviews:6	This explains why Lucifer is ending with season five.

06-30-2019, 11:08 PM	#3
sandman slim Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 Location:TN 4K collection:313 Blu-ray collection:6435 DVD collection:423 Digital collection:4 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Done right, this could be the greatest tv series ever made. Done Goyer, it could be really Goyer.

06-30-2019, 11:15 PM	#4
thenewflesh New Member Member since:Jun 2019	Heinberg at the helm with Gaiman on board as producer makes me cautiously optimistic.

06-30-2019, 11:31 PM	#5
scifisuperfan Banned Member since:Aug 2018	I simply dont understand all the hype about sandman. I think it must be an american thing... Netflix is global, this will not be a hit abroad, trust me!! people abroad dont care about sandman. TBH when someone talks about sandman to me i think about this guy:

06-30-2019, 11:37 PM	#6
stvn1974 Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Earth Trading Score:18	Goyer...shit. I am out.

07-01-2019, 12:13 AM	#7
Himmel Banned Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Northeast Corridor 4K collection:46 Blu-ray collection:301	I thought Goyer is the last person you want attached to your project??

07-01-2019, 03:20 PM	#8
Rizor Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:NJ, USA 4K collection:1602 Blu-ray collection:6185 DVD collection:192 MA collection:73 Digital collection:51 iTunes collection:29 Prime collection:7 Blu-ray reviews: 32 Trading Score:159	Doesn't Warner have its own streaming platform coming up? Or HBO? Netflix just paid them too much money for them to say no?

07-01-2019, 09:32 PM	#9
Dr. Seymour Love Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2012 4K collection:124 Blu-ray collection:1081 DVD collection:587 iTunes collection:48 Blu-ray reviews: 15	I bet Warner made a mint on the licensing of this.

07-02-2019, 05:29 AM	#10
mdawg1972 Active Member Member since:Jun 2014 Trading Score:80	Excited but with Netflix there will be no Blu-ray release... which sucks!

07-09-2020, 06:52 PM	#12
Himmel Banned Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Northeast Corridor 4K collection:46 Blu-ray collection:301	Neil Gaiman Is Updating the Sandman for the 21st Century on Netflix

09-30-2020, 03:20 PM	#13
Himmel Banned Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Northeast Corridor 4K collection:46 Blu-ray collection:301	Netflix Series Eyes Tom Sturridge to Star as Dream

09-30-2020, 04:35 PM	#14
CaptainWebber Banned Member since:Apr 2013 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:280 DVD collection:218 Trading Score:18	Hm. One one hand, Goyer. Damn. On the other, given Gaiman's extremely close involvement here, there's a good chance this won't end up as a rat's nest. All said and done, if they don't bring back Tom Ellis as Lucifer, it'll be the biggest wasted opportunity of the decade.

10-01-2020, 03:28 PM	#16
Himmel Banned Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Northeast Corridor 4K collection:46 Blu-ray collection:301	Liam Hemsworth and Dacre Montgomery are among the top choices to play The Corinthian.

10-01-2020, 07:59 PM	#17
Mr. Chaverria Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Spring, Texas 4K collection:374 Blu-ray collection:2524	Goyer, ugh. Gaiman working on it closely? Possible yay. Still need to listen to that Audible version of Sandman. McAvoy from what I heard sounds so good.

01-28-2021, 02:11 PM	#19
Himmel Banned Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Northeast Corridor 4K collection:46 Blu-ray collection:301	Cast Official Reveal

01-29-2021, 01:55 PM	#20
Dr. Seymour Love Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2012 4K collection:124 Blu-ray collection:1081 DVD collection:587 iTunes collection:48 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Big one is who will be playing Death? I can't wait for the nerd rage over whoever gets that role.

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