New Cast for Act II of ‘Sandman’ Audio Drama Includes David Tennant & Bill Nighy
The second act of Neil Gaiman’s long-running graphic novel series is coming to Audible this fall with some new voices.
More of Morpheus and the Endless – a group of siblings that includes Destiny, Death, Destruction, Despair, Desire, and Delirium – is coming to Audible this fall. While you’re waiting for the Netflix series, you can listen to the story being told by Neil Gaiman himself with the help of Dirk Maggs who produced the audio adaptations of his novels Neverwhere, Stardust, Good Omens, and Anansi Boys.
In a press release, Gaiman talked more about the project…
“Almost 30 years ago, Dirk Maggs approached DC about adapting The Sandman into audio form. It didn’t happen (although it was how Dirk and I first crossed paths) and I’m glad it didn’t happen, because we are in a Golden Age of audio drama right now, and Dirk and I are much better at what we are doing. This is a rich audio adaptation of The Sandman graphic novels, brilliantly crafted by Dirk Maggs, with an all-star cast. I’ve loved being there to talk casting, there to read the scripts and offer occasional advice, and there in the studios, watching magic get made and recording the narration. I can’t wait until the world hears what we’ve done.”
The story is being split into three acts. Act I was released last summer, Act II is due in mere months. The core cast is returning and some new characters are making appearances – Gaiman gave a little preview on Twitter.
Thrilled to be able to share just a few of the brilliant cast members of The Sandman: Act II from @audible_com and @dccomics. It will be released on September 22nd! Catch up on The Sandman Act I before Act II arrives. https://t.co/EjYoJlvueX #SandmanxAudible pic.twitter.com/Ncq0HbTI16
— Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) July 22, 2021
James McAvoy returns as Dream/Morpheus and is joined by Kat Dennings, Andy Serkis, Michael Sheen, Regé-Jean Page, Jeffrey Wright, Brian Cox, Emma Corrin, John Lithgow, David Tennant, Kristen Schaal, Bill Nighy, Kevin Smith, Bebe Neuwirth, Adrian Lester, Miriam Margolyes, and more.
Act II is due out on September 22nd. The first act is an amazing 10-hour journey – the cast really makes it special. If you are at all into the comic or are just looking for something new to listen to, check it out. You can listen to it now for free for a limited time with the Audible app.
