Netflix has confirmed that its adaptation of the dark fantasy drama The Sandman has been commissioned for a second season.
The series is based on Neil Gaiman's award-winning DC Comics series.
It follows the people and places affected by Morpheus, the Dream King as he mends the mistakes he has made during his vast existence.
Fans had clamoured for a second series of the fantasy show since its conclusion earlier this year.
Confirming the news, Gaiman said: "The rumours are true. Well, the good ones are, anyway.
The rumours are true. Netflix is thrilled that so many of you have been watching Sandman, and the thing we were all hoping would happen... has indeed happened... pic.twitter.com/zc5CrhsdZK
— Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) November 3, 2022
"Netflix is delighted and thrilled that so many of you, all over the world, have been watching and loving Sandman, which means that the thing we were all hoping would happen...?
"It's happened."
He added: "There are some astonishing stories waiting for Morpheus and the rest of them...
"Now it's time to get back to work.
"There's a family meal ahead... And Lucifer is waiting for Morpheus to return to Hell."
You dared to Dream (and, y'know, kept asking me when and whether they were going to show up). And it's happening! The Sandman profile icons are coming to Netflix! Let joy be unconfined! (I'm going to be Goldie. No, Matthew. No, Goldie.) pic.twitter.com/wZDTsFKvFc
— Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) November 3, 2022
The British author posted a short teaser clip, which was also shared by the streaming giant, showing Morpheus' Helm slowly rising from sand while dramatic music swells.
"Yes, it's true: The Sandman will return to Netflix!" the streamer wrote.
The Sandman stars Tom Sturridge as Dream as well as Gwendoline Christie, who plays Lucifer Morningstar, the ruler of Hell, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Lourdes Faberes and Joely Richardson.
Yes, it's true: The Sandman will return to Netflix!
— Netflix (@netflix) November 3, 2022
"There are some astonishing stories waiting for Morpheus & the rest of them… Now it’s time to get back to work. There’s a family meal ahead... And Lucifer is waiting for Morpheus to return to Hell," says @neilhimself pic.twitter.com/TbA3hnD5f6
Source: Press Association
