Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman Being Adapted for Netflix

Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman comic book series has been greenlit by Netflix, with Warner Bros. Television as the studio behind the project.

A blend of modern myth and dark fantasy, The Sandman follows the people and places affected by Morpheus, the Dream King, as he mends the cosmic (and human) mistakes he’s made during his vast existence. Gaiman (Good Omens, Coraline) and David S. Goyer (Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, Krypton, Foundation) are serving as writers and executive producers on the Netflix adaptation.

Allan Heinberg (Wonder Woman, Grey’s Anatomy) is writer, showrunner and executive producer. Gaiman, Heinberg and Goyer will co-write the first episode.

“We’re thrilled to partner with the brilliant team that is Neil Gaiman, David S. Goyer and Allan Heinberg to finally bring Neil’s iconic comic book series, The Sandman, to life on-screen,” said Channing Dungey, VP of original series at Netflix. “From its rich characters and storylines to its intricately built-out worlds, we’re excited to create an epic original series that dives deep into this multi-layered universe beloved by fans around the world.”