“Untold” Volume 2 (available August 16) Manti Te’o in “ Untold” Courtesy of Netflix But for those unconvinced by “American Gods” and “Good Omens,” the question lingers if the fantasy author’s work makes a good fit for TV, or if it’s best kept on the page. For those who fell under Gaiman’s spell before, “The Sandman” will have to match the heavy hype surrounding its long-awaited release. Patton Oswalt co-stars as Dream’s trusted emissary, Matthew the Raven Gwendoline Christie plays the ruler of Hell, Lucifer and Kirby Howell-Baptiste embodies Death - Dream’s wiser, nicer, and much more sensible sister. His only recourse is to cross timelines in order to correct the mistakes he’s made and restore what order he can, with the help of old friends and foes alike, both cosmic and human.

Why ‘Queen Charlotte’ Says Yes to a Very Specific Wedding DressĪfter being held prisoner for a century, the Sandman, who shapes our deepest fears and fantasies while we sleep, returns to the dreaming and waking worlds that have been thrown into chaos. Audiences will be able to determine if his devotion and protection pay off when the 10-episode first season debuts this August, and the Master of Dreams (played by Tom Sturridge) makes his debut. And to match his faith in the Netflix series, he’s not just attached as a producer, but a writer and co-developer, as well. Goyer & Allan HeinbergĬast: Tom Sturridge, Boyd Holbrook, Patton Oswalt, Vivienne Acheampong, Gwendoline Christie, Charles Dance, Jenna Coleman, David Thewlis, Stephen Fry, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Mason Alexander Parkīest Reason to Watch: Prior to today, Neil Gaiman, the outspoken author behind previous book-to-screen adaptations of “Coraline,” “Stardust,” “American Gods,” and “Good Omens,” has said that his main responsibility to his award-winning 1989 comic book series was “to try and stop bad from happening.” Insofar as this is the first “Sandman” to be seen on screen, he succeeded.

“The Sandman” Season 1 (available August 5)ĭeveloped by: Neil Gaiman & David S.

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