Netflix adaptation makes the most of 'The Sandman'

Neil Gaiman's 20th century comic about the King of Dreams becomes a 21st century TV series — and even the changes are true to the author's vision.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment August 6, 2022 Netflix's lively, unusual adaptation makes the most of Neil Gaiman's 'The Sandman' Neil Gaiman's 20th century comic about the King of Dreams becomes a 21st century TV series — and even the changes are true to the author's vision. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT LOLs on Wheels: How Jam in the Van's mobile music hub became a comedy heavy-hitter Jake Cotler and David Bell's rolling stage needed help staying alive when the pandemic hit. Turns out their unlikely savior was stand-up comedy. SHARE       READ MORE Robert Egan 'is Ojai': Longtime Playwrights Conference artistic director takes a final bow As Robert Egan retires as the leader of the Ojai Playwrights Conference after 20 years, he reflects on the organization's past, present, and future. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Tia Carrere says 'Easter Sunday' is finally allowing Filipino actors to embrace their heritage For Carrere, who is Hawaiian and Filipino, Jo Koy's "Easter Sunday" is the first time in her long career that she plays a character of her ethnicity. SHARE       READ MORE It takes a unique set of skills to play the Predator; meet 'Prey' star Dane DiLiegro A former basketball player and longtime butcher, Dane DiLiegro has found his calling playing creatures in Hollywood. SHARE       READ MORE Can Hollywood figure out Gen Z? This summer's movies are a major test "Bodies Bodies Bodies," "Sharp Stick" and "Not Okay" attempt to bring Gen Z sensibilities — and, Hollywood hopes, viewers — to the movies. Here's how. SHARE       READ MORE 'A theater that is ours': The Ledge opens a stage for L.A. improv actors of color Shaun Landry and the Ledge look to give performers of color a bigger voice in the world of improvisational theater. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US