Netflix has spilled the beans on The Sandman season 2 which has finally received a thumbs up for development. The news has fans delighted as is the show’s star, Mason Alexander Parker who plays Desire. In fact, many followers are already looking forward to Netflix’s casting announcement for Delirium, one of the Endless and the youngest of the siblings.
A Netflix announcement gone wrong has The Sandman fans rejoicing on social media. Earlier on Wednesday, The DC Comics Twitter handle accidentally revealed that season 2 was officially greenlit, as Deadline notes and though the announcement tweet was quickly deleted, the damage was already done. Creator Neil Gaiman also confirmed the rumors were true, this comes after baseless social media reports claimed the series was canceled.
Ferdinand Kingsley, who plays Hob Gadling also responded to the announcement by sharing a panel from the Sandman comic with a few words redacted to express his excitement and surprise of a second segment in the works. Readers can check out the reactions below.
Yes, it’s true: The Sandman will return to Netflix
Says @neilhimself: “There are some astonishing stories waiting for Morpheus and the rest of them…Now it’s time to get back to work. There’s a family meal ahead, after all. And Lucifer is waiting for Morpheus to return to Hell” pic.twitter.com/WKiWp7IDkk
— The Sandman (@Netflix_Sandman) November 3, 2022
The rumours are true. Netflix is thrilled that so many of you have been watching Sandman, and the thing we were all hoping would happen… has indeed happened… pic.twitter.com/zc5CrhsdZK
— Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) November 3, 2022
Can I get you anything you Desire? https://t.co/rrgesFnJIb
— Mason Alexander Park (@MasonAPark) November 3, 2022
#TheSandman pic.twitter.com/ydwbS1gKxT
— Ferdinand Kingsley (@ferdosnandos) November 3, 2022
#TheSandman pic.twitter.com/DsID2a5aww
— Ferdinand Kingsley (@ferdosnandos) November 3, 2022
WE ARE GOING TO SEE DELIRIUM IN LIVE-ACTION #TheSandman pic.twitter.com/rLiTe9x5j8
— The Sandman | Fan Page (@Sandman_Netflix) November 2, 2022
delirium of the endless is going to be THE character ever just wait and see
— madi ☠︎ (@ASTR0ZOMBIEZ) November 2, 2022
NOW WE WAIT FOR DELIRIUM CAST ANNOUNCEMENT
— irene || THE SANDMAN IS RENEWED (@jesperfection) November 2, 2022
THIS IS AMAZING!! @neilhimself thank you so much for putting your heart and soul into willing the show to continue.
It has been a long LONG time since Ive been this excited to see a character on screen. Like, 11th Doctor long.
But WE GET TO SEE DELIRIUM!!! AND HER POWERS!! WOW https://t.co/SThXzEbKOY— Blaine 🪄🏳️🌈 (@Blainelikestuff) November 3, 2022
Can I get you anything you Desire? https://t.co/rrgesFnJIb
— Mason Alexander Park (@MasonAPark) November 3, 2022
after watching hbh i think this actress would make a great delirium tbhpic.twitter.com/JOY1520CNZ
— ًsoph of the endless. (@intotstars) November 3, 2022
the world is gonna be OBSESSED with delirium i can feel it thats my bestfriend!!!!! pic.twitter.com/0EBMrTCg94
— worm🐛 (@lrlhell) November 2, 2022
the world is gonna be OBSESSED with delirium i can feel it thats my bestfriend!!!!! pic.twitter.com/0EBMrTCg94
— worm🐛 (@lrlhell) November 2, 2022
THE SEXIEST PEOPLE IN THE WORLD ARE COMING BACK TO US pic.twitter.com/rv1hRoVTp2
— irene || THE SANDMAN IS RENEWED (@jesperfection) November 2, 2022
now that the sandman is renewed, i need this gay ass panel adapted to the show as faithfully as possible pic.twitter.com/s1P4O0t4w5
— mer 🗡⏳ (@merculuros) November 3, 2022
All of Sandman Twitter right now pic.twitter.com/Vd9mKQ9OHu
— Madison Renee ☥ #SANDMANSEASON2era (@Madisonrxnee) November 2, 2022
SANDMAN TRENDING AT 80K TWEETS WORLD DOMINATION pic.twitter.com/guPOPQQRH8
— scarlett (@SCRANONDREAMS) November 3, 2022
CAME BACK TO THE SANDMAN FINALLY GETTING RENEWED FOR SEASON 2 IM SO HAPPY pic.twitter.com/zcisryvxlE
— sabrina 🦇 (@nightwaynes) November 3, 2022
seeing the sandman cast happy and excited when it's renewed is such heartwarming. they deserve it.#TheSandman #RenewedSandman pic.twitter.com/wWRG6wIXin
— 🌹яσѕαℓуиα 🐈🔞 renew the sandman season 2! (@RosaLynaLerman) November 3, 2022
I actually got weepy when I read that #Sandman was renewed. Season 1 was such a beautiful adaptation, the casting is superb, @neilhimself deserves all the joy, and my small contribution to Sandman notwithstanding I'm so happy to see this great story enjoyed by new fans.
— Colleen Doran (@ColleenDoran) November 3, 2022
The Sandman was quick to gain popularity after premiering on Netflix on August 5. Its gripping adaptation of Gaiman’s source material had fans in love with characters like Dream, Death, and Matthew the Raven with many even campaigning for a Johanna Constantine spin-off series.
The series had earned first place on Netflix’s Top 10 for several weeks which eventually prompted the fandom’s continued plea for a season 2. The streaming giant had initially quenched viewers’ thirst by releasing a two-part bonus episode, wrapping up the first entry with a total of 11 episodes. Though since Gaiman had hinted that a renewal would be based on the series’ success on the platform, the news of The Sandman season 2 was a question of when the official word would arrive.
All that’s known for now is Gaiman is keen on further exploring Morpheus’ stories and no doubt Lucifer is also a key character that he plans on revisiting. There’s no word yet on a production date for The Sandman season 2.
