Netflix’s popular series “The Sandman” has now reached its conclusion, and the captivating end of Season 2 provides a fitting close to the tale revolving around the beloved DC character. Following the grand finale of The Sandman, showrunner Allan Heinberg has shared his reasons for selecting a former cast member from “Game of Thrones” to appear in the final two episodes of Season 2.
Why Jacob Anderson was cast as Daniel in The Sandman Season 2’s ending
During a recent chat, Allan Heinberg explained his reasoning for casting the Timestalker actor as Daniel Hall, who takes on the role of the latest incarnation of Dream, after the character Morpheus (previously played by Tom Sturridge) met his end in The Sandman Season 2 finale.
The experienced screenwriter remarked to TV Insider, pointing out, ‘Jacob radiates happiness wherever he goes.’ He continued, ‘Jacob is sincere yet not naive, and he’s open. This was evident in his scene with Lyta – he embodies strong moral values, gracefully playing the role, and bringing a touch of humanity to it. As you noticed throughout the series, Morpheus grappled with these human traits for the entire duration.’
He went on to say that Jacob Anderson was intentionally selected to portray Dream, Morpheus’ successor, in The Sandman Season 2 finale due to factors such as the range of his performances, recognizing his underlying talent, his intelligence, and his ability to show strong emotions.
It transpired that “Jacob had been a massive admirer of the comics and loved Season 1,” and he viewed Heinberg’s intention to cast him as Daniel as “the most sincere form of flattery.” Consequently, Allan Heinberg eventually “wrote the script for Season 2 with Jacob specifically in mind.
In this scenario, Anderson takes on the role of Dream, a decision made by Sturridge’s character, Morpheus, who is forced to deal with the repercussions of killing his son, Orpheus. As a result, Daniel Hall becomes the new leader.
In an exciting development, Neil Gaiman hinted at a potential third season of The Sandman, focusing on Jacob Anderson’s portrayal of Dream. Gaiman, who also wrote Wonder Woman, expressed his affection for Anderson and hoped to extend Anderson’s performance indefinitely, as he designed the Season 2 ending with a possible Season 3 in mind.
The two seasons of The Sandman are now available for streaming on Netflix.
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