DC Entertainment and Audible have released a new trailer for the upcoming Neil Gaiman’s audiobook adaptation The Sandman. The trailer offers a taste of James McAvoy’s performance as the voice of Morpheus, also known as Dream of the Endless. DC and Audible also released the cover for the audiobook adaptation of The Sandman, which you can see below. In addition to McAvoy as Morpheus, Dream’s sister Death is played by Kat Dennings. Taron Egerton plays John Constantine. Andy Serkis is Matthew the Raven. Michael Sheen plays Lucifer. Bebe Neuwirth is the Siamese cat. Riz Ahmed plays the nightmare called the Corinthian. Gaiman will serve as the narrator.
The cast is ready to adapt the first three Sandman Graphic novels. Dirk Maggs is directing the adaptation. “Almost 30 years ago, Dirk Maggs approached DC to adapt it The Sandman in audio form, “Gaiman said in a statement announcing the project in March.” I’m glad it didn’t happen, because we’re in a Golden Age of audio drama right now, and Dirk and I are much better at it. we’re doing. This is a rich audio adaptation of The Sandman graphic novels, brilliantly crafted by Dirk Maggs, with a cast of stars. “
“Audible prides itself on creating and producing immersive and entertaining storytelling, and the exclusive audio production of Neil Gaiman’s legendary comic series marks an exciting addition to our original content offerings,” added Audible Originals Editor-in-Chief Dave Blum. “We are excited to join Neil and DC to bring this extraordinary and beloved universe to the millions of Audible listeners worldwide, for the first time.”
In The Sandman“When The Sandman, also known as Lord Morpheus, the immortal king of dreams, stories and imagination, is taken out of his kingdom and imprisoned on Earth by a nefarious cult, he languishes for decades before finally escaping. Once free , he must retrieve the three “tools” that will restore his power and help him rebuild his domain, which has deteriorated in his absence. As the multi-threaded story unfolds, The Sandman descends into Hell to confront Lucifer (Michael Sheen), pursuing rebellious nightmares that have escaped his kingdom and come across a number of DC comic book characters, ancient myths, and real-world history, including: Inmates of Gotham City Arkham Asylum, Doctor Destiny, the muse Calliope , the three Destinations, William Shakespeare (Arthur Darvill), and many more. “
The Sandman the audio drama premieres on Audible on July 15.
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