#FIRSTLOOK: “THE SANDMAN” SEASON 2 ARRIVES JULY ON NETFLIX | NEW TRAILER

Netflix’s epic fantasy series The Sandman returns for its second and final season in two Volumes this July:

Volume 1 premieres July 3, 2025 (6 episodes)
Volume 2 premieres July 24, 2025 (5 episodes)

Today we get a new Trailer:

Season 2 will adapt fan-favorite storylines from many of the most beloved comics, including the Season of Mists, Brief Lives, The Kindly Ones, and The Sandman: Overture, collections, along with beloved single-issue stories such as “Tales in the Sand,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “The Song of Orpheus,” “Thermidor,” and “The Tempest,” among others.

ABOUT THE SANDMAN SEASON 2
After a fateful reunion with his family, Dream of the Endless (Tom Sturridge) must face one impossible decision after another as he attempts to save himself, his kingdom, and the waking world from the epic fallout of his past misdeeds. To make amends, Dream must confront longtime friends and foes, gods, monsters, and mortals. But the path to forgiveness is full of unexpected twists and turns, and true absolution may cost Dream everything. Based on the beloved award-winning DC comic series, the second season of THE SANDMAN will tell Dream’s story arc in full to its thrilling conclusion.

KEY INFORMATION
Release Date: Volume 1 on July 3rd (6 episodes) & Volume 2 on July 24th (5 episodes)
Executive Producer / Showrunner / Writer: Allan Heinberg
Executive Producers: David S. Goyer, Neil Gaiman
Director: Jamie Childs (all episodes)
Writers: Ameni Rozsa, Alex Newman-Wise, Austin Guzman, Shadi Petosky, Jim Campolongo, Vanessa Benton, Jay Franklin, Greg Goetz and Marina Marlens
Based on the DC Comic THE SANDMAN by Neil Gaiman, Sam Keith, and Mike Dringenberg
Studio: Warner Bros. Television
Starring: Tom Sturridge, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Mason Alexander Park, Donna Preston, Esmé Creed-Miles, Adrian Lester, Barry Sloane, Patton Oswalt, Vivienne Acheampong, Gwendoline Christie, Jenna Coleman, Ferdinand Kingsley, Stephen Fry, Asim Chaudhry, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Razane Jammal, Ruairi O’Connor, Freddie Fox, Clive Russell, Laurence O’Fuarain, Ann Skelly, Douglas Booth, Jack Gleeson, Indya Moore, and Steve Coogan.

#FIRSTLOOK: CASTING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SEASON 2 OF “THE SANDMAN”

Today, Netflix announced casting for the remaining Endless members, who will appear in Season 2 of The Sandman with a new teaser. The family is now complete with the addition of Esmé Creed-Miles (she/her) as Delirium, Adrian Lester (he/him) as Destiny and Barry Sloane (he/him) as The Prodigal.

These new names round out the Endless Family as they join Tom Sturridge (he/him) as Dream, Kirby (she/her) as Death, Mason Alexander Park (they/them) as Desire and Donna Preston (she/her) as Despair who are returning from Season 1.

Additional returning cast includes: Patton Oswalt (he/him), Vivienne Acheampong (she/her), Gwendoline Christie (she/her), Jenna Coleman (she/her), Ferdinand Kingsley (he/him), Stephen Fry (he/him), Asim Chaudhry (he/him), Sanjeev Bhaskar (he/him), Vanesu Samunyai (she/her), and Razane Jammal (she/her).

#SPOTTED: PATTON OSWALT IN TORONTO AT MASSEY HALL

Adored Funnyman Patton Oswalt gave Toronto a treat tonight, who played a show at Massey Hall, the last stop of his WHO’S READY TO LAUGH? Tour which was a Gala at Just for Laughs Montreal last night. In attendance for the 75 minute show, which won raves from fans on Twitter, were the likes of Bradley Whitford and Max Minghella, in-town filming The Handmaid’s Tale.

Always happy to have @BradleyWhitford come to my shows ‘cause he sends such encouraging texts. pic.twitter.com/ZHKM7cerWj

— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) July 29, 2022

Oswalt, known for his work on Seinfeld, The King of Queens, Ratatouille and more, soon will be seen in SXSW Audience Award winning Feature, I LOVE MY DAD in select theatres next Friday, August 5, 2022 and on-demand/digital the week following, and also Neil Gaiman’s upcoming Netflix Series THE SANDMAN.

Have long been a fan of Oswalt who is equally adept on-screen as he is on-stage, and able to balance his comedic chops with heartfelt dramatic notes.

If you haven’t yet seen I LOVE MY DAD, it is a must-see! Our Review here. A must-see!

For chuckles, he signed a screenshot of a DM to me! Such a nice guy!

See our Snaps:

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong/Netflix/Brad Sanguin/Mongrel Media)

#FIRSTLOOK: DC FANDOME 2021 HIGHLIGHTS

Taking place virtually today was DC FANDOME, giving fans a glimpse of all the exciting things ti come within the world of DC Comics! Here are some of today’s highlights.

THE SANDMAN – new posters from the hour-long Netflix series starring Gwendoline Christie as Lucifer. Based on Neil Gaiman’s Comic Series.

THE FLASH – fans of this Series will be thrilled by a new wardrobe addition for its titular superhero – gold boots! The boots can be seen in the five-episode Armageddon event kicking-off Season 8 premiering on Tuesday, November 16, 2021.

SMALLVILLE – The beloved Series’ 20th Anniversary was announced today at DC Fandome, right in time for Smallville: The Complete Series 20^th Anniversary Edition coming to Blu-ray for the first-time ever on October 19^th, 2021. Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum appeared at the event today. Catch-up here:

https://youtu.be/W6IyPPkoRLY

BATMAN: CAPED CRUSADER – Executive Producers Bruce Timm, J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves along with Co-Executive Producer James Tucker share their inspirations and early insights for this next animated chapter of the Dark Knight.

In case you missed it, here is the just-unveiled Trailer for Matt Reeves‘ THE BATMAN.

(Photo/video credit: DC Comics)