Fans of The Sandman are rallying for a second season of the Netflix series.
While The Sandman Season 1 has proven to be a resounding success, many enthusiasts are beginning to worry about the show's fate. Despite holding the position of Netflix's most streamed series, the company has yet to officially greenlight a second installment of Dream's live-action adventures. The lack of an announcement has sparked the #RenewSandman campaign on social media, as fans voice their support for Neil Gaiman's dark fantasy world.
While Netflix has yet to confirm anything about The Sandman's future, Gaiman has reassured viewers that a return is becoming more and more possible. When asked about the odds of a renewal, the acclaimed writer responded, "getting higher every day." Regardless of his optimism, Gaiman has also cautioned fans about getting their hopes up, stating that just because the adaptation proved to be a success doesn't necessarily guarantee a second season. "Sandman is a really expensive show," Gaiman said. "And for Netflix to release the money to let us make another season we have to perform incredibly well. So yes, we've been the top show in the world for the last two weeks. That still may not be enough."
If The Sandman does end up being canceled, Gaiman has also reassured that the series could find a new life on a different streaming platform. When asked if the show could be shopped around to other services such as HBO Max, Apple TV or Disney+, Gaiman responded that the option was possible.
Regardless of whether The Sandman is picked up for a second season, the show's creative team is already developing the next chapter of Morpheus' story. "In some ways, it's easier [writing Season 2 scripts] because we've educated the audience to the basic ideas," said executive producer David S. Goyer. "We've shown how the dreaming life can affect the waking world. With that groundwork done, the show can now build on those themes."
Gaiman himself has expressed his excitement for Season 2, teasing that fans who may not be familiar with the source material will be able to enjoy plenty of surprises. "If we do Season 2, we’re going to be having the rematch and Morpheus is going to be going back to hell. And Lucifer has some surprises in store that Morpheus is not expecting," Gaiman enthused. "And they are all like, 'Ahh!' And I’m like, 'Yeah, and I know how that’s going to work, and you don’t."
The Sandman is now streaming on Netflix.
Source: Twitter