We have good news and bad news for comic book lovers! Let’s start with the good news–Neil Gaiman‘s Sandman series might be turned into a television series. And the bad news? Neil Gaiman’s Sandman series might be turned into a television series. Duh.
From Stardust to the Coraline musical, adaptations of Neil Gaiman’s work haven’t exactly been what you’d call “fabulous”. With that said, there’s a slight possibility that this could excel beyond previous attempts, introducing the comic book series to an entirely new generation of fans.
The fate of the series would likely lie in the hands of Supernatural‘s Eric Kripke. Ideally, Gaiman would be fully involved with the project, though Warner Bros. TV has yet to receive word that he’ll cooperate with the process. Do you think this will actually happen? And if so, would you tune in to watch?
– Dewitt
One of my favorite comics…could be good or disaster. Mostly likely it will be disaster unless special effects and art direction are incredible. Either way, I’d have to tune in to see.
I’m actually quite confident Neil Gaiman will be part of the production team. “Neverwhere” (one of my personal favourites) started off as a series for the BBC.
If I remember correctly, the book is a collection of all the stuff that wasn’t allowed in the series.
I can see this work on premium cable like HBO, Showtime, or Starz. If they try to put it on CW or Fox or one of the broadcast/basic cable network, it’s going to be a DOA piece of s-it. Gaiman need to be extremely cautious. Look at how Alan Moore got screwed over and over.
HBO already passed on it, so it’s likely to be a regular network. On the other hand, Moore’s troubles were based in the contract he signed with DC; Gaiman has much more control over his material than Moore did. I’m reserving judgment, but I’d rather it wasn’t done than that it was done poorly.
Well if Eric Kripke is involved in any way that is a plus. I LOVE Supernatural! How come Sam and Dean haven’t been on here yet?
Neil Gaiman + Eric Kripke + AMC = FrakkingFanTabulous!
AMC has been proving themselves to be quite a powerhouse in television with shows like “Madmen” and “Breaking Bad,” but there’s no way WB will air it. They should develop it, but find a really good distributor to air it.
My 2 cents
Wait, I actually loved the Stardust movie, even more than the novel and the earlier shorter version with pictures. Plus there was hella gay friendly subtext aside from the attractive male cast.
And I sorta dig Stephen Merrit but never got to see the Coraline musical with a 50 year old playing the preteen. Or the Other Mother in drag.
Neil HAS to be involved or it’s bust
well of course i’m gonna watch it, the thing is that i’m afraid of it turning out to be shit.
I hope they get delirium right ,
fingers crossed!
Wash your mouth out. Stardust is brilliant. It strengthened the narrative of the book into something even more powerful and dramatic.
A Sandman series… could be done right… we hope?
Aw man, I hope they don’t mess it up. I absolutely love the Sandman Series
I would only be interested if he wrote the scripts. I am also looking forward to his episode in Series 6 of Doctor Who
No mention anywhere (including the link) about whether this will be live action or animated… I assume the former, but that will be a much bigger challenge!