Netflix’s hit fantasy collection “The Sandman” hasn’t been renewed simply but, however if you would like extra from the variation of Neil Gaiman’s beloved comedian e book collection, your goals (sorry) simply got here true.
Proper now you may watch “A Dream of A Thousand Cats / Calliope,” a model new. shock bonus episode of “The Sandman,” that includes visitor stars Sandra Oh, Michael Shannon, James McAvoy, David Tennant, the nice Derek Jacobi, and lots of extra.
Like “The Sound of Her Wings” earlier than it, “A Dream of A Thousand Cats / Calliope” combines two completely different “The Sandman” comedian e book tales for a single episode story.
“Calliope,” directed by Louise Hooper and primarily based on “The Sandman” challenge #17, follows Richard Madoc, a one hit surprise novelist crippled by author’s block who is obtainable a assured treatment — for a sickening and merciless value.
“A Dream of a Thousand Cats,” directed by Hisko Hulsing and primarily based on “The Sandman” challenge #18, tells the story of a wandering feline prophet with a startling message: As soon as, the world was dominated by cats, with people their playthings and prey, till in the future people dreamed the present world into existence.
Each tales had been collected in commerce paperback “The Sandman” Vol. 3, “Dream Nation.”
As all the time, Tom Sturridge stars as Dream/Lord Morpheus, the anthropomorphic embodiment of dreaming.
He’s joined in “A Dream of a Thousand Cats” by visitor stars Sandra Oh as “The Prophet,” Rosie Day as “The Tabby Kitten,” David Gyasi as “The Gray Cat,” Joe Lycett as “The Black Cat,” Neil Gaiman as “Crow/Cranium Chook,” James McAvoy as “Golden-Haired Man,” David Tennant as “Don” and Georgia Tennant as ”Laura Lynn ” Michael Sheen as “Paul” and Anna Lundberg as “Marion,” Nonso Anozie as “Wyvern,” Diane Morgan as “Gryphon” and Tom Wu as “Hippogriff.”
“Calliope” stars Melissanthi Mahut as “Calliope,” the Muse of epic poetry, Arthur Darvill as “Richard Madoc,” Nina Wadia as “Destiny Mom,” Souad Faress as “Destiny Crone,” Dinita Gohil as “Destiny Maiden,” Kevin Harvey as “Larry,” Amita Suman as “Nora,” and Derek Jacobi as “Erasmus Fry.”
“The Sandman” has been the #1 Netflix present in English talking international locations since its launch Aug. 5, and has additionally positioned within the high 10 in 93 international locations. Up to now it’s been considered greater than 196 million hours.