‘The Sandman’: Meet the Key Players in the Netflix Adaptation | Entertainment news

Many tried to shoot Neil Gaiman The 1989–1996 dark fantasy comic book series is set in a universe where mythology, gods, and nightmares collide. Now finally comes a lavish and surreal film adaptation.

Here are a few key players Netflix Sand man.

Morpheus (Tom Sturridge)

Also known as Mara, he rules everything outside of reality and is one of the seven powerful beings known as the Infinite. In the opening, he was imprisoned by an occultist (Charles Dance) for 100 years, but not for long.

Lucifer Morningstar (Gwendoline Christie)

The inspiration for Tom Ellis’ role as the Devil in the Lucifer, this fallen angel watches over Hell. In the hands of Christy (Game of Thrones), however, she looks more terrifying than impudent.

Johanna Constantine (Jenna Coleman)

Exorcist John Constantine’s ancestor, Jahan (above, with Morpheus Sturridge) is an occult detective who mysteriously calculates different time periods.

Mervyn Pumpkinhead (Mark Hamill)

The Star Wars the icon voices the pumpkin janitor, a Patton Oswalt (AP Bio) acts as the messenger of Matsvey Krumkach. In addition, Vivienne Achampong (The only one) shines as the chief librarian of the kingdom of Morpheus, Son.

Sand manSeries premiere, Friday, August 5, Netflix

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