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Geek Tyrant
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
THE SANDMAN's Two-Season Run Was 'Always the Plan,' Says Showrunner, But Fans Still Have Questions — GeekTyrant
Netflix's The Sandman is preparing to bow out this summer with its second and final season, and according to showrunner Allan Heinberg, that was the plan all along. Even if the timing of the announcement made some fans raise an eyebrow. When Netflix first renewed the hit adaptation in 2022, the streamer hyped a growing 'Sandman world' and teased more stories drawn from Neil Gaiman's iconic graphic novels. What the announcement didn't do was offer any specifics, like how many seasons viewers could expect. That lack of clarity has left some fans feeling blindsided by the revelation that the upcoming second season is the end of the road. Then came January 2025. Just as headlines began swirling around Gaiman, who denied allegations of sexual abuse, Netflix confirmed that The Sandman would conclude with Season 2. Some assumed the controversy may have prompted a creative pivot or early cancellation. But Heinberg insists that's not the case, he told Variety: 'The Sandman series has always been focused exclusively on Dream's story, and back in 2022, when we looked at the remaining Dream material from the comics, we knew we only had enough story for one more season.' Now, with the show's return just weeks away, Heinberg is doubling down. In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, he said: 'It was a decision we made three years ago.' He acknowledged the awkward optics of Netflix's timing, announcing the end of the series just as Gaiman-related controversy was growing, but emphasized that the creative plan hadn't changed. 'I can't say that it affected our process, which is scheduled years in advance. It's been in the periphery of my experience and the background of my experience, but it hasn't been part of the world of the making of the show, if that makes sense. Every production is its own little island.' Still, the rollout has felt to some fans like the kind of tidy PR positioning studios fall back on when external complications arise. The situation echoes the path taken by Good Omens , another Gaiman-driven project. That show opted for a single 90-minute special instead of a full third season, and Gaiman stepped back from production altogether. Whether or not viewers buy the "two-season plan" pitch, The Sandman's endgame is now locked in. Season 2 will release in two parts, with the first on July 3, and the finale on July 24. As Morpheus prepares for his final on-screen chapter, audiences will be watching to see how the story ends, and how the show will close out under a cloud of controversy and curiosity.
Gizmodo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
‘The Sandman' Showrunner Still Maintains 2 Seasons Was the Plan All Along
The Netflix series based on the comic co-created by the recently controversial Neil Gaiman returns for its two-part final season in July. Hollywood is no stranger to doing damage control when a creative person does or is accused of something so distressing it affects the projects they're associated with. Think Ezra Miller, Jonathan Majors, or Neil Gaiman—the latter being a particularly notable case because when he was first hit with sexual abuse allegations, which he has denied, he was involved with multiple TV series. That includes two much-loved titles: Good Omens on Prime Video and The Sandman on Netflix. Good Omens' solution was to have Gaiman, co-author of the original novel and showrunner/creator of the series, first step back from being involved with production on what had already been confirmed as the show's third and final season. Then, it was announced that in lieu of a full third season, the Amazon show would close out its story with a single 90-minute special. The situation is a little different with The Sandman. After a very well-received first season, the show was renewed in 2022 and a Netflix press release shared at the time promised 'the Sandman world will continue to expand' with 'with more episodes and stories to be adapted from multiple Sandman graphic novels.' The announcement didn't specify how many seasons that might include. However, in late January 2025, Netflix confirmed season two would be The Sandman's final outing. In a Variety story released at that time, showrunner Allan Heinberg shared a statement that read in part: 'The Sandman series has always been focused exclusively on Dream's story, and back in 2022, when we looked at the remaining Dream material from the comics, we knew we only had enough story for one more season.' In April, fans learned that The Sandman's two-part final season would arrive in July, wrapping up the show for good. In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, Heinberg re-emphasized his earlier claim that two seasons of Sandman was something the team had been planning around for some time: 'It was a decision we made three years ago.' He framed Netflix's announcement, made at the height of Gaiman-adjacent negative press, that The Sandman would return for a second and final season as 'unfortunate timing, for sure.' He told the magazine the Gaiman stories started to hit just as The Sandman was close to finishing production and moving into postproduction. 'I can't say that it affected our process, which is scheduled years in advance,' Heinberg said. 'It's been in the periphery of my experience and the background of my experience, but it hasn't been part of the world of the making of the show, if that makes sense. Every production is its own little island.' The Sandman season two drops its first block of episodes July 3, with the final block arriving July 24.
Daily Record
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
David Tennant's 'uncomfortable' response to Neil Gaiman sexual assault claims on ITV's The Assembly
David Tennant was asked about the Neil Gaiman sexual assault allegations for the first time during his stint on ITV's The Assembly. The Scots actor, 54, was questioned by a crowd of neuro-divergent, autistic and learning disabled young people on a range of subjects from his feud with JK Rowling to a secret he has never told anyone before. During the candid interview, which had no restrictions on questions, one person asked the Doctor Who star: "Someone you worked with, a friend, has been cancelled for some quite serious allegations. How has that affected you?" Tennant, who has worked alongside plenty of later-revealed controversial stars over the years including Noel Clarke and John Barrowman, replied: "'Who are we talking about?" The person asking the question confirmed they were referring to Good Omens creator, Gaiman, who has been hit with a series of sexual assault allegations which he has vehemently denied. In the question, the interviewer claimed Good Omens had 'been stopped' as a result of the allegations against the author and Tennant used his answer to clarify that the programme would be returning for a 90-minute finale episode rather than a third season, as originally planned. The actor, who co-leads the Amazon Prime show with Michael Sheen, replied: "We're doing Good Omens again". He continued: "We're doing a finale. There's been a slight rejig with the personnel [likely referring to Gaiman exiting as executive producer]. "But we still get to tell that story which I… It would have been very difficult to leave it on a cliffhanger. So I am glad that's been worked out." The allegations against the 64-year-old author, who is also behind shows like Netflix's Sandman, first came to light in July 2024. The New York Magazine later detailed claims from eight different women including a nanny, Scarlett Pavlovich, who alleged she was assaulted in the presence of Gaiman's five-year-old son. She also claimed to have been sexually assaulted in a bathtub, referred to as Gaiman's 'slave' multiple times and alleged that he ejaculated on her face despite her saying 'no'. As for Tennant's response to how the situation affected him, there was a mixed reaction by his response. One X user, @carolyneeetc, applauded him for 'giving a proper answer'. She wrote: "He dealt with it brilliantly. Really proud of him. And thank you David for being on our side." Another fan pointed out how 'uncomfortable' David came across during the exchange. User @felisa_elisa commented: "That was the most uncomfortable I have ever seen David Tennant look. He did not appreciate that question". Other argued that the Scots star appeared to point blank ignore the actual question. User @pelloo04 remarked: "No offense but he did dodge the question here. Made no comment about Neil Gaiman or how his 'cancellation' has affected him. Not hating on David Tennant, but applauding him for sidestepping making a comment on Gaiman or his actions isn't very commendable to me." User @firlows chimed in: "Maybe it's just me but that feels like him finding a way out of answering the actual question, which was 'how has what your friend did affected you." Elsewhere in the 20-minute episode, where 'no topics is off limits', Tennant discussed his support for trans rights, his relationship with God and was also visibly moved by a live rendition of Sunshine on Leith. Several of Gaiman's shows have come or are coming to end after the allegations which have been made against him. These include Good Omens and Netflix choosing to axe Dead Boys Detective and making the final season of The Sandman the last. Meanwhile the Disney adaptation of The Graveyard Book has been paused indefinitely. The Assembly is available to stream on ITVX.
Buzz Feed
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
38 Photos That Aged Really, Really Poorly — Like, Disastrously So
1. This message on climate change from Katy Perry, who was recently criticized for her needless trip to space with Jeff Bezos' company (criticisms which included its environmental impact): 2. This lyric... (Diddy currently faces charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, transportation to engage in prostitution): 3. Along with this happy birthday message for Diddy from Chuck E. Cheese: 4. Everything about this Bill Cosby book (Cosby would later be convicted of sexual assault, though it was overturned): 5. This article doubting the idea of a Breaking Bad spinoff starring Saul (Better Call Saul would go on to air for six seasons and be nominated for 53 Emmy Awards): 6. This video about the "secrets" behind Lance Armstrong's success (Armstrong would publicly suffer a fall from grace for doping): 7. This video from Ruby Franke on her Eight Passengers account chronicling her life with six kids (Franke would later be convicted of child abuse): 8. This suggestion about Simone Biles, who would go on to win three gold medals and one silver medal at the Paris Olympics: 9. This article arguing that Snape from Harry Potter is trans (J.K. Rowling is currently known for constantly spreading her anti-trans hate online): 11. Aaaand this quote from J.K. Rowling: 12. This quote from Katy Perry, who's currently having a bit of a flop era: 13. line-up of people, which maybe shouldn't include Elon Musk: 14. This quote from when Elon Musk appeared on The Big Bang Theory: 15. This mural claiming Taylor Swift's career was "over" from 2016: 16. This 2006 magazine that made a tongue-in-cheek joke that Ian Watkins looks like the Child Catcher from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Watkins would go on to be convicted of child sexual abuse): 18. This tweet from Neil Gaiman and reply from his (now-ex) wife, Amanda Palmer (Gaiman was accused of sexual assault last year, and Palmer was more recently accused of "procuring and presenting" their nanny for abuse by Gaiman; both parties have denied all allegations): 19. Also, this "motivational" quote from Gaiman: 22. This claim that COVID would cause a decline in polarization: 23. This claim that the retirement age is just going down: 26. This T-shirt: 28. This shirt, which unfortunately was also premature: u/logatronics / Via 29. Aaaand this premature declaration: u/ZombieClub1000 / Via 30. These reactions to Heath Ledger being cast as the Joker in The Dark Knight that couldn't have been more wrong (Ledger would win a posthumous Oscar for his portrayal): [deleted] / Via 31. This scrapbook cover for 2020, the year of worldwide pandemic and lockdown: u/I_kove_crackers / Via 32. This comment about Marilyn Manson (who would later be accused of abuse, rape, and sexual assault — Manson denied the allegations and ultimately did not face criminal charges): [deleted] / Via 33. This book about Brexit: u/ccauzzie / Via 34. This ad for cigarettes: u/TheMidwestMarvel / Via 35. This mug celebrating Charles and Diana's marriage: u/palochato / Via 36. These Y2K survival guides: u/thejunkmanadv / Via 37. This USSR guidebook: Lonely Planet, u/lemonmouse45 / Via 38. And finally, we'll end on a more positive one — this Facebook group that claimed Lady Gaga would never be famous: Facebook, TikTok, u/SweetCarcinogens / Via
Metro
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Moment David Tennant talks Neil Gaiman addresses sexual assault allegations
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video David Tennant was confronted about the Neil Gaiman sexual assault allegations for the first time on ITV's The Assembly. The 54-year-old actor was questioned by an autistic, neuro-divergent and learning disabled crowd on a range of topics from his response to JK Rowling calling him out to a secret he has never told anyone. During the no-holds-barred interview one person asked the Doctor Who actor: 'Someone you worked with, a friend, has been cancelled for some quite serious allegations. How has that affected you?' Tennant, who has worked with plenty of later-revealed controversial figures over the years including Noel Clarke and John Barrowman, clarified: 'Who are we talking about?' To which the questioner confirmed he was talking about the Good Omens creator, Gaiman, who has been hit with a string of sexual assault allegations which he has firmly denied. In the interviewer's question, he claimed Good Omens had 'been stopped' and Tennant used his answer to clarify that the show would, in fact, be returning for a 90 minute finale episode rather than the originally planned season three. 'We're doing Good Omens again' the Crowley actor, who co-leads theAmazon Prime show with Michael Sheen, replied. Then continued with some umming and ahhing: 'We're doing a finale. There's been a slight rejig with the personnel [likely referring to Gaiman exiting as executive producer]. 'But we still get to tell that story which I… It would have been very difficult to leave it on a cliffhanger. So I am glad that's been worked out.' Allegations against the 64-year-old author – also behind shows like Netflix's Sandman – first came to light in July 2024. Then an expose in New York Magazine detailed allegations from eight different women including a nanny, Scarlett Pavlovich, who claimed she was assaulted in the presence of Gaiman's five-year-old son. She also alleged she was sexually assaulted in a bathtub, called his 'slave' multiple times, and he ejaculated on her faced despite her saying 'no'. As for Tennant's response to how the situation affected him, there was mixed reaction. One X user, carolyneeetc, praised him for 'giving a proper answer.' 'He dealt with it brilliantly. Really proud of him. And thank you David for being on our side,' she wrote. Another pointed out how 'uncomfortable' he came across during the exchange. 'That was the most uncomfortable I have ever seen David Tennant look. He did not appreciate that question,' felisa_elisa shared. Many more argued that Tennant seemed to point blank skirt around the actual question. 'No offense but he did dodge the question here. Made no comment about Neil Gaiman or how his 'cancellation' has affected him. Not hating on David Tennant, but applauding him for sidestepping making a comment on Gaiman or his actions isn't very commendable to me,' pelloo04 said. 'Maybe it's just me but that feels like him finding a way out of answering the actual question, which was 'how has what your friend did affected you',' @firlows reflected. Elsewhere in the 20 minute episode where 'no topic is off limits' he discussed trans allyship, his relationship with God and was moved to tears by a live rendition of Sunshine on Leith. More Trending As for Gaiman's media presence, several of his shows have come – or are coming – to an end alongside Good Omens with Netflix axing Dead Boys Detective and releasing a final season of The Sandman. Meanwhile the Disney adaptation of The Graveyard Book has been paused indefinitely. View More » The Assembly is available to stream on ITVX. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Straight white male actors need to follow David Tennant's example MORE: David Tennant reveals he was in talks to host Strictly Come Dancing MORE: How David Tennant's powerful father jump-started his son's career
