It took Neil Gaiman 30 years to get a proper adaptation of “The Sandman,” and what seemed like another 30 years (to fans who loved the final product, at least) for Netflix to revamp the fantasy epic after its August premiere.
Actually, it was only three months, but that was a long three months for viewers who watched The Sandman, steadily staying on Netflix’s top 10 English-language titles week in and week out (and receiving a rebound when the top-secret eleventh episode dropped two weeks after launch of the first batch).
“We wanted to take the time to align creatively about what would be the next best experience with The Sandman,” said Peter Friedlander, Head of UCAN TV Writing at Netflix. diverse. And because of that, we wanted to spend time with [showrunner Allan Heinberg] And Neil and I really talk and think about what the approach should be – because the first season is also very thoughtful and deliberate. So that was really what took the extra time, was to get our bellies in a row.”
Gaiman had previously expressed apprehension with the idea of a second season so soon after the first season’s release, saying that the series’ huge viewing numbers “may not be enough” for Netflix to warrant more episodes. “The ‘Sandman’ show is very expensive,” the author wrote.
“I’m really excited about what we have in store and we’ve made some great decisions about where this is going to go,” Friedlander said, assuring viewers that a renewal was always in the cards — it was just a matter of time. So it’s just stay tuned and watch. Like you, I’m a huge ‘Sandman’ fan and being able to watch Neil and Alan do what they do is just extraordinary. I think what they did in season one — it’s refreshing, it’s breathtaking, it’s iconic. It’s all Those descriptions and knowing they relate to the masses is so rewarding.”
When “The Sandman” was finally renewed on November 2, Netflix was careful to word the announcement in such a way that it wasn’t actually calling it a second season, but rather “a continuation of the “The Sandman” universe with both episodes counting and story details being kept under wraps.
But why wasn’t it called season two? Friedlander, who spoke about revamping The Sandman during an interview with diverse About Netflix’s 2022 slate and upcoming titles in 2023, it’s been staying tight on that part, prompting diverse To give a theory hoping it will confirm it somehow: “It’s not called season two because it would be treated more in line with the comics, being ‘volumes’ and story-driven in issues, rather than being labeled as a season? Is that it?” “
Friedlander responded: “There are decisions that haven’t been made, but we’re thinking about ways to compile. Everything’s on the table when it comes to ‘Sandman’. It’s an innovative show.”
When asked if that meant more potential surprises, such as the bonus episode “A Dream of a Thousand Cats/Calliop,” Friedlander gave another cryptic answer.
“Sandman always follows his own path. I really believe in that.” “I think the show was so popular because it was such a discovery and it was such an invention. That’s what we’re trying to honor as we continue to tell this story, and it shouldn’t follow any other path than her. And I really believe that, and I want to help tell the story.” The story is this way with Neil and Alan, and protecting the storytelling, so it’s the best experience it can be. And part of that is also keeping it secret until we know more!”
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