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Source: https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2022\/8\/19\/23312964\/the-sandman-netflix-bonus-episode-released<\/a>
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Netflix has just released a bonus, full-length episode for The Sandman<\/em><\/a>, its critically acclaimed live-action series based on Neil Gaiman\u2019s DC Comics series of the same name. This new episode is split into two parts, each covering a standalone short story from the original dark fantasy comic series.<\/p>\n

The first is an animated adaptation of \u201cA Dream Of A Thousand Cats,\u201d which features voice acting talents from Neil Gaiman himself, as well as Sandra Oh, Rosie Day, David Gyasi, David Tennant, Michael Sheen, and James McAvoy.<\/p>\n

The second half of the episode is \u201cCalliope,\u201d starring Melissanthi Mahut in the title role, alongside Arthur Darvill, Nina Wadia, and Derek Jacobi. Tom Sturridge reprises his role as Morpheus \/ Dream of The Endless for both.<\/p>\n

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For some reason I am in this. I’m in ‘A Dream of a Thousand Cats’ and I play The Black Cat. Other cast are Neil Gaiman, Sandra Oh, Rosie Day, David Gyasi, David Tennant, Michael Sheen and James McAvoy. Sure. https:\/\/t.co\/F0t5KDbp26<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Joe Lycett (@joelycett) August 19, 2022<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Some of you might recognize these familiar actors from other adaptations of Gaiman\u2019s work, as most of the cast have previously featured in Audible\u2019s audiobook adaptation of The Sandman<\/em>. David Tennant and Michael Sheen also star in lead roles as Crowley and Aziraphale, respectively, in the Amazon adaption of Good Omens<\/em>, another book Gaiman co-wrote with the late Terry Pratchett.<\/p>\n

The bonus 11th episode is based on two standalone stories and not directly connected to the series, much like they were in the comics. We won\u2019t spoil the plotlines for you, though we will assure new fans of the series that this bonus episode doesn\u2019t mop up the remaining source content, so there\u2019s still plenty to explore should The Sandman<\/em> be renewed for a second season.<\/p>\n

The first mini-episode uses some unusual animation techniques to capture the variable style of the original comic, as outlined in a behind-the-scenes interview with Dutch animator Hisko Hulsing. \u201cWe endeavored to make the animated version of \u2018A Dream of a Thousand Cats\u2019 as mesmerizing and hypnotic as we could by utilizing the magic of real oil paintings on canvas,\u201d Hulsing explains. <\/p>\n

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