The Sandman is one of the best adaptation thanks to Neil Gaiman. Find out about his vision, fan interaction and relationship with the cast

Why Is Neil Gaiman the Perfect Representation of Authors for Both Fans and the Production

As an avid fan of his work, one sincerely hopes that Neil Gaiman “will keep
making things up and writing them down,” as he promises on his Twitter bio. More
so, after the resounding success of the live adaptation of The Sandman. Barring
a few changes to the original story, the Netflix version is as close to the
comic books as it can be and does full justice to the source material. Also,
given that the comics were written over three decades ago, the timeless material
still feels fresh and ages well, just like fine wine.



Netflix’s The Sandman [https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/the-sandman]is the product
of a lot of hard work from an amazing team of supremely talented creatives. But
none of it would’ve been possible without Neil’s brilliant storytelling mind and
his undying passion for his work. No wonder he is tirelessly promoting the show
with all his heart. His passion for the show is plain as day even in the
simplest of Twitter interactions he has with the fans.

ALSO READ: “I can’t be bothered”: Neil Gaiman Reveals Why Including Justice
League and Batman in ‘The Sandman’ is the Least of His Concerns
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-i-cant-be-bothered-neil-gaiman-reveals-why-including-justice-league-and-batman-in-the-sandman-is-the-least-of-his-concerns/]


NEIL GAIMAN AND HIS FAN ENGAGEMENT ARE ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL

Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory once hilariously reacted to a Neil
Gaiman tweet praising the show’s comic book store. “Well, uh, it’s no Sandman,
but I guess we can’t expect everything he (Neil Gaiman) writes to be a
masterpiece,” said Sheldon. While we agree that The Sandman
[http://netflixjunkie.com/tag/the-sandman]is a masterpiece, Neil’s tweets are
nothing short of legendary. 

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Whether it’s in response to praise or criticism, Neil always interacts with his
audience in the most genuine way possible. From indulging in fan theories to
geeking out about other shows, he appears as one of us. Whether someone has been
a devotee for decades or is brand new to his work, he welcomes everyone with
open arms.

> It's okay. I don't really have the heart to hurry people. #TheSandman
> [https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheSandman?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
> https://t.co/FDwaMPzsyn [https://t.co/FDwaMPzsyn]
> 
> — Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) August 24, 2022
> [https://twitter.com/neilhimself/status/1562561007876448256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> You are so welcome! I'm so happy that #TheSandman
> [https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheSandman?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] is
> working for both the people who have been with us for the last three decades
> and for the people just arriving now. https://t.co/aMZQDAkf4o
> [https://t.co/aMZQDAkf4o]
> 
> — Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) August 24, 2022
> [https://twitter.com/neilhimself/status/1562445655783530501?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> Absolutely fine. Some people like the comics best, some like the Audible
> version, some like @Netflix_Sandman
> [https://twitter.com/Netflix_Sandman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]. The humour for me
> is when they point to things on TV that were specifically there in the comics
> and complain in a way that makes it clear they've never read the comics.
> https://t.co/gKFi86LtWB [https://t.co/gKFi86LtWB]
> 
> — Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) August 23, 2022
> [https://twitter.com/neilhimself/status/1562195154727223297?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> I am beginning to wonder at the continual use of the "ramming things down our
> throats" metaphor by people who seem upset by the gay characters on the TV (or
> in the comics 30 years ago). https://t.co/SgiTzHjlxr [https://t.co/SgiTzHjlxr]
> 
> — Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) August 22, 2022
> [https://twitter.com/neilhimself/status/1561826934585171968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> Did I go too far? https://t.co/armWrsh9Pp [https://t.co/armWrsh9Pp]
> 
> — Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) August 24, 2022
> [https://twitter.com/neilhimself/status/1562588329216200704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Having said that, he absolutely stands by his show. He does not abide by
baseless accusations and backlash that certain so-called fans throw his way. In
fact, he has his own witty way of putting them back in their place. He calls
them out, hitting them with hard facts, and laying out the logic plainly.

ALSO READ: “You grow to look alike over time”: Neil Gaiman Laughs at How Dream
Is a Reflection of Him
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-you-grow-to-look-alike-over-time-neil-gaiman-laughs-at-how-dream-is-a-reflection-of-him/]


AUTHOR, CREATOR, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: THE SANDMAN IS NEIL’S BABY

According to the lore of the past 30 years, there were multiple attempts to
recreate The Sandman that met their demise. Why? Because Neil refused to settle
for a bad rendition. In an interview with Variety
[https://variety.com/2022/tv/features/the-sandman-premiere-preview-neil-gaiman-interview-1235328771/],
he admitted having “stopped so many bad Sandman movies“, whether it was “by hook
or by crook, by fair means or foul.” So much so that fans termed the graphic
novels unfilmable
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-neil-gaiman-tells-how-netflix-filmed-the-unfilmable-comic-his-baby-the-sandman/]
at one point. Well, if there’s one entity that truly captures the essence of
“worth the wait,” it’s probably The Sandman.

[data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==]

A lot of credit for this goes to the author and creator, Neil Gaiman. His
hands-on approach and involvement in the adaptation as an executive producer is
the reason the show’s vision was never compromised. Whether it is the
aesthetics, insights into the characters or the diversity in the show
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-meet-diversity-the-eighth-member-of-the-endless-in-neil-gaimans-the-sandman/],
every aspect of the show have the Neil Gaiman stamp of approval. Moreover, Neil
is a dream to work with, and every person from The Sandman team absolutely
adores him.



Gwendoline Christie, who plays Lucifer on The Sandman, thanked Neil for
“standing up for us and trying to protect us.” Christie received major backlash
when the creators decided to gender-swap the devil
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-she-was-incredibly-powerful-neil-gaiman-justifies-why-he-gender-swapped-lucifer-in-the-sandman/]and
cast Gwendoline. She was “very moved by the love and responsibility he feels for
his co-creators.” 

[data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==]

Even Mason Alexander Park, who embodies Desire on the fantasy show, called
Gaiman a “badass.” In an interview with Yahoo Entertainment, they expressed
[https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/the-sandman-casting-neil-gaiman-woke-controversy-twitter-trolls-cast-responds-180756755.html]
their appreciation for Neil for defending the show. They called him “one of the
greatest living authors of all time.” They even commend him for adapting The
Sandman, being “completely ingrained in it” and “getting his DNA on every single
frame of it.”

ALSO READ: Netflix Is the Savior and the Devourer of Neil Gaiman’s ‘The Sandman’
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-originals-netflix-is-the-savior-and-the-devourer-of-neil-gaimans-the-sandman/]

What do you think of Neil Gaiman and his newest vision for The Sandman? If you
haven’t yet, you can check out all the episodes of The Sandman season 1
streaming [https://www.netflix.com/in/title/81150303] on Netflix.

 

Natasha Vijan

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An avid cinephile, Natasha especially enjoys quirky dark comedies and gangster films. She can talk about films by Quentin Tarantino and Guy Ritchie for days and even aspires to make her own film someday. When not at work, she can be found at at outdoor music concert or a stand-up gig. Additionally, she’s a feminist, LGBTQIA ally and a strong mental health advocate.

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As an avid fan of his work, one sincerely hopes that Neil Gaiman &#8220;will keep making things up and writing them down,&#8221; as he promises on his Twitter bio. More so, after the resounding success of the live adaptation of The Sandman. Barring a few changes to the original story, the Netflix version is as close to the comic books as it can be and does full justice to the source material. Also, given that the comics were written over three decades ago, the timeless material still feels fresh and ages well, just like fine wine.
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="The Sandman | Official Trailer | Netflix" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/83ClbRPRDXU?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
Netflix&#8217;s <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/the-sandman">The Sandman </a>is the product of a lot of hard work from an amazing team of supremely talented creatives. But none of it would&#8217;ve been possible without Neil&#8217;s brilliant storytelling mind and his undying passion for his work. No wonder he is tirelessly promoting the show with all his heart. His passion for the show is plain as day even in the simplest of Twitter interactions he has with the fans.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-i-cant-be-bothered-neil-gaiman-reveals-why-including-justice-league-and-batman-in-the-sandman-is-the-least-of-his-concerns/">“I can’t be bothered”: Neil Gaiman Reveals Why Including Justice League and Batman in ‘The Sandman’ is the Least of His Concerns</a>
<h2>Neil Gaiman and his fan engagement are entertaining and educational</h2>
Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory once hilariously reacted to a Neil Gaiman tweet praising the show&#8217;s comic book store. &#8220;Well, uh, it&#8217;s no Sandman, but I guess we can&#8217;t expect everything he (Neil Gaiman) writes to be a masterpiece,&#8221; said Sheldon. While we agree that <a href="http://netflixjunkie.com/tag/the-sandman">The Sandman </a>is a masterpiece, Neil&#8217;s tweets are nothing short of legendary. 
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-47951 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Neil-Gaiman-1024x575-1.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="575" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Neil-Gaiman-1024x575-1.jpg 1024w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Neil-Gaiman-1024x575-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Neil-Gaiman-1024x575-1-768x431.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" />
Whether it&#8217;s in response to praise or criticism, Neil always interacts with his audience in the most genuine way possible. From indulging in fan theories to geeking out about other shows, he appears as one of us. Whether someone has been a devotee for decades or is brand new to his work, he welcomes everyone with open arms.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
It&#39;s okay. I don&#39;t really have the heart to hurry people. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheSandman?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheSandman</a> <a href="https://t.co/FDwaMPzsyn">https://t.co/FDwaMPzsyn</a>
&mdash; Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) <a href="https://twitter.com/neilhimself/status/1562561007876448256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
You are so welcome! I&#39;m so happy that <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheSandman?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheSandman</a> is working for both the people who have been with us for the last three decades and for the people just arriving now. <a href="https://t.co/aMZQDAkf4o">https://t.co/aMZQDAkf4o</a>
&mdash; Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) <a href="https://twitter.com/neilhimself/status/1562445655783530501?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Absolutely fine. Some people like the comics best, some like the Audible version, some like <a href="https://twitter.com/Netflix_Sandman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Netflix_Sandman</a>. The humour for me is when they point to things on TV that were specifically there in the comics and complain in a way that makes it clear they&#39;ve never read the comics. <a href="https://t.co/gKFi86LtWB">https://t.co/gKFi86LtWB</a>
&mdash; Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) <a href="https://twitter.com/neilhimself/status/1562195154727223297?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
I am beginning to wonder at the continual use of the &quot;ramming things down our throats&quot; metaphor by people who seem upset by the gay characters on the TV (or in the comics 30 years ago). <a href="https://t.co/SgiTzHjlxr">https://t.co/SgiTzHjlxr</a>
&mdash; Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) <a href="https://twitter.com/neilhimself/status/1561826934585171968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Did I go too far? <a href="https://t.co/armWrsh9Pp">https://t.co/armWrsh9Pp</a>
&mdash; Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) <a href="https://twitter.com/neilhimself/status/1562588329216200704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Having said that, he absolutely stands by his show. He does not abide by baseless accusations and backlash that certain so-called fans throw his way. In fact, he has his own witty way of putting them back in their place. He calls them out, hitting them with hard facts, and laying out the logic plainly.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-you-grow-to-look-alike-over-time-neil-gaiman-laughs-at-how-dream-is-a-reflection-of-him/">“You grow to look alike over time”: Neil Gaiman Laughs at How Dream Is a Reflection of Him</a>
<h2>Author, Creator, Executive Producer: The Sandman is Neil&#8217;s Baby</h2>
According to the lore of the past 30 years, there were multiple attempts to recreate The Sandman that met their demise. Why? Because Neil refused to settle for a bad rendition. In an interview with <a href="https://variety.com/2022/tv/features/the-sandman-premiere-preview-neil-gaiman-interview-1235328771/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Variety</a>, he admitted having &#8220;stopped so many bad Sandman movies&#8220;, whether it was &#8220;by hook or by crook, by fair means or foul.&#8221; So much so that fans termed the graphic novels <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-neil-gaiman-tells-how-netflix-filmed-the-unfilmable-comic-his-baby-the-sandman/">unfilmable</a> at one point. Well, if there&#8217;s one entity that truly captures the essence of &#8220;worth the wait,&#8221; it&#8217;s probably The Sandman.
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-48302 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Neil-Gaiman-Confirms-The-Sandman-Can-Be-Saved-If-Canceled-by-Netflix-1-768x461-1.jpg" alt="" width="828" height="497" />
A lot of credit for this goes to the author and creator, Neil Gaiman. His hands-on approach and involvement in the adaptation as an executive producer is the reason the show&#8217;s vision was never compromised. Whether it is the aesthetics, insights into the characters or the <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-meet-diversity-the-eighth-member-of-the-endless-in-neil-gaimans-the-sandman/">diversity in the show</a>, every aspect of the show have the Neil Gaiman stamp of approval. Moreover, Neil is a dream to work with, and every person from The Sandman team absolutely adores him.
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="The Sandman | The World of The Endless | Netflix" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0Fyja48qK2g?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
Gwendoline Christie, who plays Lucifer on The Sandman, thanked Neil for &#8220;standing up for us and trying to protect us.&#8221; Christie received major backlash when the creators decided to <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-she-was-incredibly-powerful-neil-gaiman-justifies-why-he-gender-swapped-lucifer-in-the-sandman/">gender-swap the devil </a>and cast Gwendoline. She was &#8220;very moved by the love and responsibility he feels for his co-creators.&#8221; 
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-48303 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/SDCCSand1.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="650" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/SDCCSand1.jpg 1200w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/SDCCSand1-300x163.jpg 300w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/SDCCSand1-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/SDCCSand1-768x416.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" />
Even Mason Alexander Park, who embodies Desire on the fantasy show, called Gaiman a &#8220;badass.&#8221; In an interview with Yahoo Entertainment, they <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/the-sandman-casting-neil-gaiman-woke-controversy-twitter-trolls-cast-responds-180756755.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">expressed</a> their appreciation for Neil for defending the show. They called him &#8220;one of the greatest living authors of all time.&#8221; They even commend him for adapting The Sandman, being &#8220;completely ingrained in it&#8221; and &#8220;getting his DNA on every single frame of it.&#8221;
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-originals-netflix-is-the-savior-and-the-devourer-of-neil-gaimans-the-sandman/">Netflix Is the Savior and the Devourer of Neil Gaiman’s ‘The Sandman’</a>
What do you think of Neil Gaiman and his newest vision for The Sandman? If you haven&#8217;t yet, you can check out all the episodes of The Sandman season 1 <a href="https://www.netflix.com/in/title/81150303" target="_blank" rel="noopener">streaming</a> on Netflix.
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