Morpheus holds his Helmet of Dreams in a newly released image from The Sandman show. Two-time Tony nominee Tom Sturridge stars in Netflix's adaptation as the titular Sandman who also goes by many other aliases, including Morpheus and Dream. He is one of seven powerful beings known as Endless who is captured in an occult ritual in 1916. Based on Neil Gaiman's DC Comics series of the same name, The Sandman follows Morpheus after he escapes from captivity, where he was held for over 100 years, and embarks on a mission to restore order in the kingdom of the Dreaming that he once ruled.
Led by Sturridge, The Sandman boasts a large ensemble cast that includes a few recognizable names and notable Game of Thrones alum in supporting roles. These include Gwendoline Christie as Lucifer, Boyd Holbrook, Charles Dance, Jenna Coleman, David Thewlis, Stephen Fry, and Patton Oswalt. The first attempts to adapt The Sandman to the screen began back in 1991, though it finally came to fruition in 2019 when Netflix came into the fray along with Gaiman to develop the series alongside David S. Goyer and Allan Heinberg as executive producers. In the lead-up to the show's release, audiences have been treated to various glimpses at the world of The Sandman and its main protagonist.
Now, a new look at Sturridge as Morpheus is here. The image was released by EW in conjunction with their recent interview with The Sandman star, Sturridge, and creator, Gaiman, as the two recapped the comics adaptation's journey to the small screen and teased the story audiences can expect from the show. Check out the image below:
In the image, Morpheus can be seen holding the Helmet of Dreams. Just like Morpheus himself, the mask-like helmet goes by many different names in the comics, such as Dream's Helm, Mask of Dream, and a few other variations as well. In addition to the sand pouch and the Dreamstone, the Dream's Helm serves as one of Morpheus' three symbols of power and his primary sigil.
As is the case with any comic book adaptation, there has been concern over how faithful Netflix's Sandman series will be to the beloved source material. Based on this look at the Dream's Helm, it appears to be as straightforward of a translation from the comics' art as possible, which shouldn't be a surprise considering Gaiman's involvement. If this is consistent across all facets of the show, fans should be very pleased with Netflix's adaptation of The Sandman.
Source: EW