After more than 30 years in various stages of development, adaptation of Sandman's original Sandman comic finally arrives this summer.
It was announced on Wednesday, The Sandman, a series of Audible Original drama, will hit the podcast and audiobook platform on July 15. Converted and directed by Dram Maggs' character, also seen by Gaiman, acting as creative director, executive producer and narrator, new stars adaptation James McAvoy (His Dark Materials, (X-Men films) such as Dream, who is a god who, after being imprisoned by a witch for 70 years, found himself wanting to build his ethereal empire. The podcast is set to synchronize the first three concepts of a graphic novel series: Prelude & Nocturnes
Joining McAvoy on the podium are Riz Ahmed, Justin Vivian Bond as Desire, Arthur Darvill, Kat Dennings as Death, Taron Egerton, William Hope, Josie Lawrence, Miriam Margolyes as Depo, Samantha Morton, Beau Neuwirth, Andy Serkis, and Michael Sheen as Lucy
"This is a rich audio conversion of The Sandman Graphic Novels, intelligently designed by Dirk Maggs, starred, "Neil Gaiman said in the opening statement." I loved being there to talk broadcast, where to read texts and give advice from time to time, and when in studios, I watch magic being made and recording history I can't wait until the world hears what we've done. ”
"This is the sound of The Sandman it is large in size and aspirational and is based solely on Neil's original notes and writings for his excellent DC series. Our product has come under Neil's imagination, as though he were writing these legends alongside us, revealing details and issues that we do not know yet, ”adds Maggs. "The sound uniquely emphasizes the imaginative thinking of Neil comic book artists and composers, while our amazing music and Jim Hannigan music adds fresh air. The ten-year projection period is worth every minute of the wait. It's the essence of Neil Gaiman's Sandman."
The soundtrack will release the first part of the series on July 15, but it is not clear how many installments are in the works. The podcast is just the beginning Sandman flu: Announced last July, Netflix is also in the works for a TV adaptation of the series, which is being aired The Black Knight screenwriter David S. Goyer.
More information on the audio soundtrack can be found on it Virtual website.
