The Sandman: Netflix's Behind The Scenes Secrets

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Go behind the scenes of The Sandman Season 2 with showrunner Alan Heinberg, as he reveals how the Netflix series evolved beyond the comics — from emotional arcs and character reimaginings to practical sets and VFX. Discover how Dream’s world was brought to life, why certain fan-favorite characters changed, and what’s in store for the Endless. Whether you're a longtime Sandman fan or new to the series, this is your peek into the creative engine behind one of Netflix’s most ambitious fantasy shows. 00:00 – Alan Heinberg on adapting The Sandman for Netflix 00:19 – Why the show is more Dream-focused than the comics 01:36 – Crafting chaos: VFX and the Dream vs. Azazel battle 03:00 – Writing grounded emotion in a surreal fantasy world 04:00 – How the Dreaming was built: practical sets vs. digital effects 05:39 – The secret to casting Death, Desire & iconic characters 07:24 – Changing Nuala, Loki & Puck: Character arcs that surprised even the writers #TheSandman #Netflix #BehindTheScenes Our Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/collider/ www.x.com/Collider Our Website https://www.collider.com For copyright matters, please contact us at: [email protected]