Next week will see the launch of Audible's adaptation of The Sandman, bringing Neil Gaiman's groundbreaking Vertigo Comics series to life in the audio drama format for a new generation of fans.
To help promote the upcoming audio drama, DC and Audible are teaming up for a new contest that allows fans to submit their dreams to potentially be brought to visual life by a host of DC comic book artists. While the participating artists were not specified, the contest hints that artists that illustrated the original Vertigo series would be involved. Fans can submit their dreams online, with the selected dream illustrations being posted on the contest's Instagram. The contest closes on July 25. Additionally, fans can submit their dreams to a phone hotline at 515-SANDMAN, with the hotline narrated by Gaiman himself.
Directed by Dirk Maggs, Audible's adaptation of The Sandman boasts an all-star cast, including James McAvoy portraying Morpheus, Taron Egerton portraying John Constantine and Kat Dennings portraying Death. The audio drama is narrated by Gaiman, who also serves as the creative director and an executive producer.
The first part of the audio drama will adapt the first 20 issues of the acclaimed comic book series, collected in the first three volumes as Morpheus is held captive for decades by a mysterious cult before breaking free and seeking to rebuild his kingdom as the Lord of Dreams.
Helmed by Dirk Maggs and narrated by Neil Gaiman, Audible's The Sandman stars the voices of James McAvoy, Riz Ahmed, Kat Dennings, Taron Egerton, Samantha Morton, Bebe Neuwirth, Andy Serkis and Michael Sheen. The audio drama arrives July 15 and is currently available for pre-order.