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Sandman Audible Original
Series · 3 books · 2020-2022

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The Sandman

Act I

2020

Hailed by the Los Angeles Times Magazine as “the greatest epic in the history of comic books”, The Sandman changed the game with its dark, literary world of fantasy and horror \- creating a global, cultural phenomenon in the process. At long last, Audible and DC present the first\-ever audio production of the New York Times best\-selling series written by acclaimed storyteller Neil Gaiman (who also serves as co\-executive producer). Adapted and directed by multi\-award\-winner (and frequent Gaiman collaborator) Dirk Maggs, and performed by an ensemble cast with James McAvoy (It, Parts One and Two, X\-Men: First Class, Split) in the title role, this first installment of a multi\-part original audio series will transport you to a world that re\-writes the rules of audio entertainment the way that The Sandman originally re\-defined the graphic novel. When The Sandman, also known as Lord Morpheus \- the immortal king of dreams, stories and the imagination \- is pulled from his realm and imprisoned on Earth by a nefarious cult, he languishes for decades before finally escaping. Once free, he must retrieve the three “tools” that will restore his power and help him to rebuild his dominion, which has deteriorated in his absence. As the multi\-threaded story unspools, The Sandman descends into Hell to confront Lucifer (Michael Sheen), chases rogue nightmares who have escaped his realm, and crosses paths with an array of characters from DC comic books, ancient myths, and real\-world history, including: Inmates of Gotham City's Arkham Asylum, Doctor Destiny, the muse Calliope, the three Fates, William Shakespeare (Arthur Darvill), and many more. A powerhouse supporting cast helps translate this masterwork into a sonic experience worthy of its legacy, including Riz Ahmed, Kat Dennings, Taron Egerton, Samantha Morton, Bebe Neuwirth, Andy Serkis, and more. Setting the stage for their performance is an unprecedented cinematic soundscape featuring an original musical score by British Academy Award winner James Hannigan. Fans will especially revel in a new twist for the audio adaptation: Neil Gaiman himself serves as the narrator. Follow him as he leads listeners along a winding path of myths, imagination and, often, terror. Even in your wildest dreams, you’ve never heard anything like this. The Sandman Act 1 adapts volumes 1 \- 3 of the graphic novel series.
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The Sandman

Act II

2021

Enter the Dreaming once again as the blockbuster audio adaptation of "the greatest epic in the history of comic books" continues in The Sandman: Act II. James McAvoy returns to voice Morpheus, the Lord of Dreams, in this sequel to the \#1 New York Times audio best\-seller. Journey into a world of myths, imagination, and terror based on the best\-selling DC comic books and graphic novels written by Neil Gaiman (returning as the Narrator), and lose yourself in another groundbreaking, immersive drama adapted and directed by the award\-winning audio master Dirk Maggs. In the absolutely packed Act II, the dark fantasy resumes and the Sandman expands into the French Revolution, Ancient Rome, 19th\-Century San Francisco, 8th\-century Baghdad, and beyond. New and familiar characters abound, voiced by a bright mix of performers, including Kat Dennings, Regé\-Jean Page, Emma Corrin, Michael Sheen, Kristen Schaal, Brian Cox, John Lithgow, Jeffrey Wright, and so many more, including fan\-favorite narrators Simon Vance and Ray Porter. Just close your eyes and listen again as the greatest epic continues. Act II of the audio series The Sandman adapts collected volumes 4 (Season of Mists) and 5 (A Game of You) of the comics in their entirety, and most of volume 6 (Fables \& Reflections). Please note: This content is not for kids. It is for mature audiences only. Just like the original graphic novels, this audio adaptation contains explicit language and graphic violence, as well as strong sexual content and themes. Discretion is advised.
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The Sandman

Act III

2022

In Act III, we follow Morpheus on a grand journey to take care of family business. He visits with his son Orpheus (Regé\-Jean Page), an act that brings with it profound consequences. Accompanied by Delirium (Kristen Schaal), he tracks down their estranged brother, Destruction (David Harewood), the only member of the Endless ever to abandon their post. And at an inn at the intersection of all worlds, a group of travelers are forced together by a storm that threatens to destroy reality itself, with grave repercussions for Morpheus and the rest of the Endless. All the original cast returns, including Kat Dennings as Death, Aidan Turner as Cluracan, and Neil Gaiman himself as The Narrator, joined by Harewood and other new cast members Wil Wheaton, KJ Apa, Shruti Hasaan and more. It’s time to close your eyes and listen. Once again. TRACKLIST: \-\-. Introduction 01:17 \-\-. Opening Credits 00:38 01\. The Song Of Orpheus 01:04:02 02\. Fear Of Falling 11:17 03\. The Flowers Of Romance 12:42 04\. Brief Lives Part 1 43:40 05\. Brief Lives Part 2 30:57 06\. Brief Lives Part 3 35:58 07\. Brief Lives Part 4 41:27 08\. Brief Lives Part 5 41:00 09\. Brief Lives Part 6 34:36 10\. Brief Lives Part 7 33:24 11\. Brief Lives Part 8 30:33 12\. Brief Lives Part 9 37:51 13\. How They Met Themselves 19:55 14\. Worlds' End Part 1 38:27 15\. Worlds' End Part 2 42:19 16\. Worlds' End Part 3 37:39 17\. Worlds' End Part 4 43:23 18\. Worlds' End Part 5 44:28 19\. Worlds' End Part 6 30:03 \-\-. End Credits 16:20

Author

Dirk Maggs
Dirk Maggs
Author · 9 books

Dirk Maggs, a freelance writer and director working across all media, is principally known for his work in radio, where he evolved radio drama into "Audio Movies," a near-visual approach combining scripts, layered sound effects, cinematic music and cutting edge technology. He pioneered the use of Dolby Surround in BBC Radio. He was among the first nominees for the Directors Guild of Great Britain Outstanding Achievement in Radio Award, and in 2005 he was invited to become one of the first Honorary Fellows of the University of Winchester for his work in the dramatic arts. From 2003 to 2005, Maggs produced new episodes of Douglas Adams' science fiction comedy series The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, adapted from the novels based on the original radio series that Adams wrote. The books that Maggs adapted were written after the radio series ended its original run. He co-founded Perfectly Normal Productions Ltd (PNP) with Paul Weir and Richard Adams to create compelling high quality popular audio drama in serialized form for delivery to personal digital players and cell phones. Early in his career Dirk became known for directing adaptations of comic book storylines. He started in 1988 with the 50th Anniversary Man Of Steel docudrama Superman on Trial, carried on with a 50th birthday tribute to the Dark Knight: Batman: The Lazarus Syndrome. This was followed by The Adventures Of Superman, Batman: Knightfall, The Amazing Spider-Man and his final BBC Radio superhero series, Judge Dredd in 1995. Along the way his production of Superman: Doomsday and Beyond ("Superman Lives" in the USA) won the 1994 Audie Award for Best Dramatisation from the American Booksellers Association and Spoken Word Audio of The Year from Publishers Weekly.

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