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What the cast of Netflix’s ‘The Sandman’ looks like in real life

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The cast of “The Sandman” at the August premiere in London. David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage “The Sandman,” an adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s comics, premiered on Netflix in August.

  The series follows Dream, a supernatural being who emerges from captivity and gets back his power. The series cast includes Tom Sturridge, Gwendoline Christie, and Kirby Howell-Baptiste. Tom Sturridge plays Dream, also known as Morpheus, who emerges from captivity after more than a century and works to restore his realm.

Tom Sturridge as Dream in “The Sandman. “Laurence Cendrowicz/NetflixSturridge plays Dream, one of the Endless — a group of supernatural beings who are the manifestations of the forces that govern the universe. Trapped in the early 1900s by occultist Robert Burgess, Dream eventually gets free over a century later, looking to recover his stolen belongings and recover his realm.

 Tom Sturridge’s hair outside of the series isn’t quite as wild. Tom Sturridge at “The Sandman” premiere in London in August. Mike Marsland/WireImageBoyd Holbrook plays The Corinthian, an escaped nightmare-turned-serial-killer in the human realm.

Boyd Holbrook as The Corinthian in “The Sandman. “Liam Daniel/NetflixHolbrook looks similar to his character but has lately sported some facial hair. Boyd Holbrook at the Los Angeles premiere of “Vengeance” in July 2022.

Robin L Marshall/Getty ImagesVivienne Acheampong plays Lucienne, the librarian and (in Dream’s Absence) custodian of his realm The Dreaming. Vivienne Acheampong as Lucienne in “The Sandman. “Laurence Cendrowicz/NetflixShe’s buttoned up in the series, but Vivienne Acheampong has a flair for fashion in real life.

Vivienne Acheampong at “The Sandman” premiere in London. Karwai Tang/WireImagePatton Oswalt voices Matthew the Raven, Dream’s new companion. Patton Oswalt voices Matthew the Raven in “The Sandman.

“NetflixIt goes without saying (but we’ll say it anyway) that Oswalt is not a raven. Patton Oswalt at the Los Angeles premiere of “I Love My Dad. “Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty ImagesDavid Thewlis plays John Dee, the son of occultist Robert Burgess and his lover Ethel Cripps.

David Thewlis as John Dee in “The Sandman. “Liam Daniel/NetflixThewlis looks much the same as his character in real life, albeit a bit less haggard. David Thewlis on the red carpet at the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards in May 2022.

Neil Mockford/FilmMagicCharles Dance plays Roderick Burgess, the occultist who traps Morpheus for a century. Charles Dance as Roderick Burgess in “The Sandman. “Ed Miller/NetflixDance looks just as dapper as his character in real life.

Charles Dance on the red carpet for “The King’s Man” in London in December 2021. Samir Hussein/WireJenna Coleman plays Johanna Constantine, an occult detective who’s linked to the DC Comics character John Constantine. Jenna Coleman as Johanna Constantine in “The Sandman.

“NetflixJenna Coleman looks similar to her character with shorter, lighter hair. Jenna Coleman at “The Sandman” press line at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2022. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesGwendoline Christie plays Lucifer Morningstar, a fallen angel and the ruler of hell.

Gwendoline Christie as Lucifer Morningstar in “The Sandman. “Laurence Cendrowicz/NetflixLately, Christie has worn her hair longer than her character. Gwendoline Christie at “The Sandman” world premiere in London in August 2022.

Mike Marsland/WireImageKirby Howell-Baptiste plays Death, one of the Endless and Dream’s elder sister. Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Death in “The Sandman. “Laurence Cendrowicz/NetflixKirby Howell-Baptiste wore her hair styled up at “The Sandman” premiere.

Kirby Howell-Baptiste at “The Sandman” premiere in London in August 2022. Karwai Tang/WireImageFerdinand Kingsley plays Hob Gadling, a friend of Dream’s who’s lived since the 1300s. Ferdinand Kingsley as Hob Gadling in “The Sandman.

“NetflixKingsley has sported shorter hair than he does in the show recently. Ferdinand Kingsley at “The Sandman” premiere in London in August. Karwai Tang/WireImageKyo Ra plays Rose Walker, a woman searching for her lost younger brother who has a special connection to The Dreaming.

Kyo Ra as Rose Walker in “The Sandman. “Liam Daniel/NetflixKyo Ra, also known as Vanesu Samunyai, also sported two light-colored braids at San Diego Comic Con. Kyo Ra at “The Sandman” press line at San Diego Comic-Con 2022.

Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesMason Alexander Park plays Desire, Dream’s younger sibling. Mason Alexander Park as Desire in “The Sandman. “NetflixIn real life, Park is also platinum blonde, but with a more current style.

Mason Alexander Park at “The Sandman” press line at San Diego Comic-Con. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesRazane Jammal plays Lyta Hall, a widow who, alongside her now-deceased husband, took Rose in after her mother died. Razane Jammal and Lloyd Everitt as Lyta Hall and Hector Hall in “The Sandman.

“Liam Daniel/NetflixJammal looks much the same as her character in real life, and wore her hair down as well at the series’ premiere. Razane Jammal at the premiere of “The Sandman” in August in London. Karwai Tang/WireImageSandra James-Young plays Unity Kincaid, a woman who was afflicted with the ‘sleepy sickness’ resulting from Dream’s captivity.

Sandra James-Young as Unity Kincaid in “The Sandman. “NetflixJames-Young wore a loose-fitting grey dress to “The Sandman” premiere. Sandra James-Young at the premiere of “The Sandman” in August in London.

David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImageRead the original article on Insider.


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