Kirby Howell-Baptiste, who plays Death in Netflix's upcoming adaptation of The Sandman, revealed what she likes most about the costume.

In an interview with EW, Howell-Baptiste revealed that what she loves about Death's costume is how easy it is to replicate. She explained, using Comic-Con International in San Diego as an example, that "certain costumes take a lot of time or a lot of money." However, she loves "how simple" Death's costume is. "People can literally just get a black tank top, black jeans, boots, and an ankh," she explained. "I cannot wait to see people dressed as Death. It's one of the things I'm most excited about."

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What Is The Sandman?

Originally published by DC Comics, The Sandman was created by Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg. The story follows Morpheus/Dream, who is one of the seven Endless. Death is another of the Endless and plays a key role in the story. At the start of the series, Dream is captured and held prisoner for several decades. The Sandman is generally considered one of the best comic book series ever, and there have been numerous attempts to make a live-action adaptation over the years, including one starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

Netflix's The Sandman is expected to follow the comic book series relatively closely, though several changes have been made in the adaptation process. The series will adapt the first two collections: Preludes & Nocturnes and The Doll's House. The former deals with Dream escaping imprisonment and the immediate aftermath, while the latter deals with an escaped nightmare known as the Corinthian that operates as a serial killer.

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Howell-Baptiste is an actor known for her work on such shows as The Good Place, Killing Eve and Why Women Kill. In addition to The Sandman, Howell-Baptiste is set to play a key role in Culprits, a series in which a crew of thieves begins dying off under mysterious circumstances. While there has been some criticism of Howell-Baptiste's casting due to her race, Gaiman says the actor's performance will absolutely change their minds.

Developed for TV by Gaiman, David S. Goyer and Allan Heinberg, The Sandman is slated to hit Netflix on Aug. 5. It's not clear at this time if the show will be renewed for a second season.

Source: EW