Convention - SDCC 2022 : The Sandman Special Video Presentation and Q&A

By Mulder, San Diego, Convention Center, 23 july 2022

Prepare to enter The Dreaming as the live-action adaptation of Neil’s Gaiman’s beloved DC comic series arrives in Hall H of San Diego Comic-Con. There is another world that awaits us when we close our eyes and sleep–a place called the Dreaming, where The Sandman, Master of Dreams (Tom Sturridge), gives shape to our deepest fears and fantasies. But when Dream is unexpectedly captured and held prisoner for a century, his absence sets off a series of events that will change both the dreaming and waking worlds forever. 

The Sandman is a rich, character-driven blend of myth and dark fantasy woven together over the course of 10 epic chapters following Dream’s many adventures. Be among the first to find out what’s in store for the groundbreaking series, as well as some Comic-Con exclusives and surprises. This special video presentation was followed by a Q&A with series stars and producers. From Warner Bros. Television and based on the DC comic, season 1 of The Sandman debuts August 5 on Netflix.

The Sandman is an American fantasy drama television series based on the 1989–1996 comic book of the same name written by Neil Gaiman and published by DC Comics. The series was developed by Gaiman, David S. Goyer, and Allan Heinberg for the streaming service Netflix, and is produced by DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television. Like the comic, The Sandman tells the story of Dream of The Endless, the titular Sandman. It stars Tom Sturridge as Morpheus/Dream, with Boyd Holbrook, Vivienne Acheampong, and Patton Oswalt in supporting roles.

Efforts to adapt The Sandman to film began in 1991 and floundered in development hell for many years. In 2013, Goyer pitched a film adaptation of the series to Warner Bros. Goyer and Gaiman were set to produce alongside Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who was planned to star and possibly direct. However, Gordon-Levitt exited over creative differences in 2016. Due to the prolonged development of the film, Warner Bros. shifted its focus to television. Netflix signed a deal to produce the series in June 2019, and filming lasted from October 2020 to August 2021.

The Sandman premiered on August 5, 2022. It received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise going towards the casting, production design, costumes, visual effects, faithfulness to source material, and performances, particularly those of Sturridge and David Thewlis, though some criticized its pacing and story.

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Synopsis : 
Morpheus, the king of dreams and one of the seven Endless, is captured in an occult ritual in 1916. After being held captive for 106 years, Dream escapes and sets out to restore order to his realm, The Dreaming.

The Sandman
Based on The Sandman by Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth, Mike Dringenberg
Developed by Neil Gaiman & David S. Goyer & Allan Heinberg
Starring Tom Sturridge, Boyd Holbrook, Vivienne Acheampong, Patton Oswalt
Music by David Buckley
Executive producers : Allan Heinberg ,David S. Goyer, Neil Gaiman, Mike Barker
Producers : Samson Mücke, Iain Smith, Alexander Newman-Wise, Andrew Cholerton
Cinematography : Will Baldy, George Steel, Sam Heasman, Will Baldy
Editors : Daniel Gabbe, Shoshanah Tanzer, Jamin Bricker, Kelly Stuyvesant
Production companies : PurePop Inc., The Blank Corporation, Phantom Four, DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Television
Original network : Netflix
Original release :  August 5, 2022
Running time    37–54 minutes

Photos : Boris Colletier and Jeremy Wilson / Mulderville
Video : Boris Colletier / Mulderville