After months of anticipation, Neil Gaiman's The Sandman has finally arrived on Netflix. Based on his comics series with the same title, the show centers on Tom Sturridge as Morpheus, who also goes by the names Dream and the Sandman.
Despite the series thoroughly sticking to the source material, there is one inconsistency that fans found baffling, and that is no other than the battle between Morpheus and the ruler of Hell, Lucifer (Gwendoline Christie).
Morpheus vs Lucifer Morningstar
In the comics, Dream was originally challenged by Lucifer's demon in a battle of "The Oldest Game" to take back his helm, while in the Netflix show, Lucifer did it herself instead. Now, in an interview with Variety, author Neil Gaiman finally explained why he had to alter this epic showdown.
Gaiman explained that Gwendoline Christie's casting as Lucifer Morningstar in The Sandman was a game-changer, emphasizing her physical stature that's absolutely fitting for the character.
He expounded on the reason why Lucifer herself challenged Dream to play The Oldest Game and how amazing it is to portray the showdown in a live-action series.
Neil Gaiman on The Sandman Season 2
Now that fans all over the world probably binged The Sandman on Netflix over the weekend, it's hard not to wonder whether the series will develop a Season 2. Thankfully, it seems that Gaiman remains optimistic about the show's future. In an interview with Digital Spy, he revealed what fans could expect in a possible second season.
The Sandman is now streaming on Netflix.
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