There’s not much time left until The Sandman season 2 arrives on Netflix. Fans of the series will soon find out how Dream’s story ends, as he must now rescue his realm. But who will join him on this final journey? Here’s a look at the characters you’ll see in this new season.
Which characters are returning for The Sandman season 2?
The second season of the series will, of course, bring back Tom Sturridge as the lead. Netflix also confirmed the return of Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Mason Alexander Park, Donna Preston, and Gwendoline Christie. Here are the returning cast members and their characters:
- Tom Sturridge as Dream
- Gwendoline Christie as Lucifer
- Boyd Holbrook as Corinthian
- Patton Oswalt as Matthew the Raven
- Vivienne Acheampong as Lucienne
- Charles Dance as Roderick Burgess
- Jenna Coleman as Johanna Constantine
- David Thewlis as John Dee
- Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Death
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- Mason Alexander Park as Desire
- Donna Preston as Despair
- Vanesu Samunyai as Rose Walker
- Stephen Fry as Gilbert
- John Cameron Mitchell as Hal
- Asim Chaudhry as Abel
- Sanjeev Bhaskar as Cain
- Joely Richardson as Ethel Cripps
- Niamh Walsh as young Ethel Cripps
- Sandra James-Young as Unity Kincaid
- Razane Jammal as Lyta Hall
Which new characters will appear in The Sandman season 2?
According to Netflix, the second and final season will introduce several new characters. These include:
- Ruairi O’Connor as Orpheus, a young poet, musician, and oracle, and the only son of Dream and the muse Calliope. Idealistic and romantic, Orpheus shares many of his father’s qualities—until tragedy reshapes his view of love and plunges him into its darker complexities.
- Freddie Fox plays Loki, the unpredictable god of chaos. Charming and shapeshifting, Loki is a master of deception: the most brilliant and dangerous figure in any room. His allure is undeniable—but trusting him is always a mistake.
- Clive Russell portrays Odin, ruler of Asgard, father of Thor, and blood brother to Loki. A longtime ally of Dream, Odin is now driven to extreme measures to prevent the coming of Ragnarök.
- Laurence O’Fuarain takes on the role of Thor, the god of thunder. Wielding his hammer Mjolnir, Thor is brash, crude, and ruled by his appetites—for food, drink, battle, and sex.
- Ann Skelly and Douglas Booth play Nuala and Cluracan, emissaries from the Faerie Court. As siblings, they couldn’t be more different: Nuala is principled and empathetic, while Cluracan is reckless and indulgent. They clash on nearly everything—except their unbreakable bond.
- Jack Gleeson is Puck, a mischievous faerie in service to King Auberon. A lover of chaos, Puck delights in manipulating mortals and inspired Shakespeare’s version of Puck in *A Midsummer Night’s Dream*.
- Indya Moore plays Wanda, a professional driver and security agent for an elite travel agency. During a surreal road trip into the waking world, Wanda proves to be an essential and trusted guide.
- Steve Coogan lends his voice to Barnabas, the loyal dog companion to the prodigal brother of the Endless. Cynical yet loving, Barnabas is both man’s best friend and his most honest critic.
When does The Sandman season 2 premiere?
The second and final season will be released in three parts: Volume 1 hits the streaming platform on July 3, Volume 2 drops on July 24, and a special bonus episode arrives on July 31.
What is The Sandman 2 about?
The second season picks up where the first left off. At the end of the previous season, Dream had unmade the rebellious Corinthian—a nightmare gone rogue—and eliminated the dangerous Dream Vortex, which threatened to destabilize both his realm and the entire universe.
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Meanwhile, deep in Hell, Lucifer and Mazikeen begin plotting their revenge after their humiliation in episode four. We also saw Dream come to the aid of Calliope, his former wife and muse, with whom he shares a complicated past centered around their son, Orpheus.
The second season resumes the story a few weeks later. After more than a century away from the Dreaming, Dream has been rebuilding his realm and repairing what was broken. While redesigning his palace, he makes a vow: to leave the past behind and move forward—but the past rarely stays buried.
How many episodes will The Sandman 2 have?
Netflix has revealed the titles of the episodes for this second and final season. There will be 12 episodes in total:
Volume 1
- Episode 1: “Season of Mists”
- Episode 2: “The Ruler of Hell”
- Episode 3: “More Demons Than Vast Hell Can Hold”
- Episode 4: “Brief Lives”
- Episode 5: “The Song of Orpheus”
- Episode 6: “Family Blood”
Volume 2
- Episode 7: “Time and Night”
- Episode 8: “Fuel for the Fire”
- Episode 9: “The Kindly Ones”
- Episode 10: “Long Live the King!”
- Episode 11: “A Tale of Graceful Ends”
Special Bonus Episode
- Episode 12: “Death: The High Cost of Living”
