Who makes the cut from the comics to the live-action adaptation

Meet the Endless and Other Mortal and Immortal Characters of ‘The Sandman&#8217;

75 issues of Graphic Novels from the mastermind Neil Gaiman will finally grace
our screens on August 5. We are obviously talking about Netflix’s
live-adaptation of The Sandman developed by David S. Goyer and Allan Heinberg,
with Gaiman acting as an executive producer. The Sandman characters comprise
many fantastical and earthbound beings. From the Sandman himself and members of
his family (The Endless) to his nemesis, his captor, and his accomplices,
there’s a lot going on.



The story follows Morpheus, also known as The Sandman or simply, Dream.
Consequent to his capture, the narrative takes you through his journey through
time and space. It indulges in his quest to regain his powers and his control
over “The Dreaming” realm, transforming in the process. Before the show goes on
air, let us introduce you to the most prominent characters that will appear in
this live-action rendition of The Sandman. 


THE SANDMAN CHARACTERS

As mentioned, The Sandman cast
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is a perfect blend of mortal and immortal characters.


TOM STURRIDGE AS MORPHEUS/DREAM

British actor Tom Sturridge
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will embody the titular character of Morpheus, the lord of dreams. One of The
Endless
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he is the metaphysical manifestation of dreams. Not just good ones, but the
nightmares as well.

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He is a magical immortal being that has abilities, including but not limited to
teleportation and altering reality. He also has the power to shape-shift. Tom
Sturridge previously starred in Velvet BuzzSaw, Journey’s End, and HBO’s Irma
Vep among others.


KIRBY HOWELL-BAPTISTE AS DEATH

Don’t let the menacing name fool you. Morpheus’ kind-hearted and charming
younger sister, Death
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is also the closest to Dream. She is the guide to the beyond for every human
being after their life has come to an end.

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Actor Kirby Howell-Baptiste, known for Veronica Mars, The Good Place, Killing
Eve, and films like Cruella and A Dog’s Purpose will portray Death on screen.

ALSO READ: Allan Heinberg Reveals ‘The Sandman’ Story Needs to Be Told Now More
Than Anything Else: “(It) is an exploration of what it means to be human”
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-allan-heinberg-reveals-the-sandman-story-needs-to-be-told-now-more-than-anything-else-it-is-an-exploration-of-what-it-means-to-be-human/]


DONNA PRESTON AS DESPAIR

Known for a number of British shows like Michael McIntyre’s Big show and
Apocalypse Wow, Donna Preston will now star as Despair. Also one of The Endless,
she has supreme control over all human and non-human emotions of misery,
anxiety, and overall sadness. 

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Impeccably smart and extremely talkative, she is also the twin sister of Desire.
Although twins, the two are polar opposites of each other.


MASON ALEXANDER PARK AS DESIRE

The most manipulative of the family, the malicious androgynous and genderless
Desire is also the most dangerous of the siblings. As the name suggests, they
are the anthropomorphic personification of yearning. Since humans are slaves to
their desires, this beguiling sibling thrives on their weakness. 

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With their big break on Netflix’s Cowboy Bebop
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-canceled-netflix-live-action-cowboy-bebop-manages-to-get-a-2022-emmy-nomination/],
Mason Alexander Park will play the master manipulator Desire on The Sandman.
They also have an important role in the retelling of NBC’s Quantum Leap. 

ALSO READ: Is Netflix’s “The Sandman” Part of the DC Extended Universe? Can We
Expect a Batman Cameo in the Show?
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-is-netflixs-the-sandman-part-of-the-dc-extended-universe-can-we-expect-a-batman-cameo-in-the-show/]


DAVID THEWLIS AS DR. JOHN DEE/ DESTINY

A Justice League villain, known as Dr. Destiny, David Thewlis, will portray Dr.
John Dee on Netflix’s The Sandman [http://netflixjunkie.com/tag/the-sandman].
The firstborn and the eldest of The Endless, he has infinite knowledge owing to
Morpheus’s stolen dream stone.

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Dr. Dee was also a former inmate of Arkham Asylum. For fans of the DC universe,
he might be one of the most interesting of The Sandman characters. Best known as
the lovable werewolf and defense against the dark arts teacher, professor Lupin,
it will be fascinating to see him embody this layered character.


JENNA COLEMAN AS JOHANNA CONSTANTINE

One of the mortals and a human character, Jenna Coleman, will embody Johanna
Constantine. An 18th-century explorer, she is the predecessor/foremother of DC
comics’ John Constantine. An investigator of all things supernatural and
paranormal, the character appeared in the movie Constantine and DC’s Legends of
Tomorrow and is also part of the ‘Arrowverse’. 

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Jenna Coleman has many projects in her arsenal, like Victoria, Emmerdale, and
even Dr. Who. In the Netflix [http://netflixjunkie.com/category/news] series,
Coleman will ultimately play two characters; Johanna today and her namesake
ancestor of the 18th century.


KYO RA AS ROSE WALKER

Actress Kyo Ra will make her on-screen debut as Rose Walker. A teenager trying
her hardest to find her missing mother, Rose is actually a very special
individual. Known in the dream realm as a Dream Vortex, she has the ability to
open a doorway between the two worlds.

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An ability like this only occurs once in 1000 years. A major character in The
Sandman graphic novels, it will be interesting to see how she appears in the
live-action version.

ALSO READ: How Is Hellfire Club Different in The Sandman and Stranger Things?
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-originals-how-is-hellfire-club-different-in-the-sandman-and-stranger-things/]


GWENDOLINE CHRISTIE AS LUCIFER MORNINGSTAR

Made famous by the Tom Ellis portrayal on Netflix
[https://www.netflix.com/in/title/80057918], Lucifer Morningstar barely needs an
introduction. The Devil/Satan/fallen angel, Lucifer
[https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/lucifer/] rules Hell for more than 10 billion
years. They are one of the forces that face off against Dream.

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Known and loved as Brienne of Tarth, the Game of Thrones actress Gwendoline
Christie will star as the rebellious Lucifer, despite fan backlash
[https://netflixjunkie.com/upset-fans-over-tom-ellis-lucifer-recast-in-netflixs-the-sandman-laud-other-comic-adaptations-for-experimenting-off-canon/].


BOYD HOLBROOK AS THE CORINTHIAN

Talking about nemesis, we have to mention The Sandman’s biggest villain, The
Corinthian. Portrayed by Boyd Holbrook
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of Narcos fame, The Corinthian is the original serial killer. Dream’s failed
experiment, The Corinthian is an absolute nightmare
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that has sets of teeth instead of eyes. 

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His schtick is to chew off his victim’s eyes. A supremely gut-wrenching
character, he always appears in a crisp white suit and dark glasses to hide his
non-eyes.

ALSO READ: ‘The Sandman’ Composer David Buckley Will Have Another One of His
Masterpieces on Netflix This August
[https://netflixjunkie.com/coming-soon-the-sandman-composer-david-buckley-will-have-another-one-of-his-masterpieces-on-netflix-this-august/]


OTHER CHARACTERS

This star-studded cast of Netflix’s
[http://netflixjunkie.com/category/originals] much-anticipated adaptation of the
1986 masterpiece just scratches the surface. Who’s who of the entertainment
world is all set to make appearances of carrying length on The Sandman. Charles
Dance as Sir Roderick Burgess is the sorcerer and captor responsible for Dream’s
long imprisonment. Sanjeev Bhaskar and Asim Chaudhry will portray Cain and Abel
as from biblical times. The first ever murderer and the first murder victim,
respectively.

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Vivienne Acheampong as Lucienne is the head librarian who is left to run things
in the Dreaming after Dream’s capture. On his return, she assumes the position
of his right hand. Patton Oswalt as Matthew the Raven is Dream’s winged
companion inspired by DC’s Swamp Thing comics. Actor, writer, and narrator
extraordinaire, Stephen Fry will play the embodiment of a moving location called
Fiddler’s Green and his human form Gilbert. A chain-smoking janitor in the
Dreaming, the great Mark Hamill
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will portray Mervyn Pumpkinhead, who resembles a weird scarecrow with a menacing
carved-out pumpkin for a head.

Which of The Sandman characters are you most excited to see come alive? Let us
know in the comments.

Natasha Vijan

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Natasha is a writer at Netflix Junkie. Despite completing her Masters in Architecture from Hochschule Anhalt in Germany, she decided to follow her passion for storytelling. Apart from working as an architect in the past, Natasha currently also ghostwrites for various travel and lifestyle blogs like italyfoodies.com, mypureplants.com and more. Moreover, she has also been involved as a screenplay analyst with Outstanding Screenplays London. An avid cinephile, Natasha especially enjoys quirky dark comedies and gangster films. She can talk about films by Quentin Tarantino and Guy Ritchie for days and even aspires to make her own film someday. When not at work, she can be found at at outdoor music concert or a stand-up gig. Additionally, she’s a feminist, LGBTQIA ally and a strong mental health advocate.

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