Netflix's Sandman Series to Recruit Loki, Thor, and Odin for Season 2 Cast
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Get ready for a fresh batch of mythical beings, chatterbox dogs, disembodied heads, and more in Netflix's second season of Sandman! This time, we've got a new pantheon to challenge Disney's gods, including a modern-day Thor, Loki, and Odin. Let's take a peek:
A press release gives us a sneak peek at who'll be stepping into the Dreaming. Ruarti O'Connor takes on the role of Orpheus – the severed head son of Dream and Calliope – following his run-in with the Maenads. In the comics, John Constantine's ancestor, Johanna, retrieves Orpheus from an order of priests. As for Netflix's Orpheus, O'Connor has previously graced our screens as Henry VIII in The Spanish Princess and Arne Cheyenne Johnson in The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. Indya Moore from Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom fame will bring Wanda - a doomed character - to life. Ann Skelly, known for her work in The Nevers, takes on the role of Nuala, the socially awkward housekeeper of the Dreaming, with Clive Booth from Jupiter Ascending and Pride and Prejudice and Zombies joining as her drunken brother, Cluracan. Jack Gleason, best recognized as King Joffrey from Game of Thrones, portrays Puck – the mischievous sprite of English mythology. The inimitable Steve Coogan lends his voice to Barnabas, a talking German Shepherd owned by Destruction incarnate.
Intriguingly, Freddie Fox, currently seen on House of the Dragon as Ser Gwayne Hightower, brings a new Loki to life. While F acting is highly anticipated, he'll need to live up to his brother Thor – played by Laurence O'Fuarain from The Witcher: Blood Origins. Given the hefty boots to fill left by Chris Hemsworth in the MCU, it'll be fascinating to see how O'Fuarain handles the role. Scottish thespian Clive Russell (One Piece) takes on the mantle of disappointed father Odin.
We'll have to wait and see how these newcomers, as well as the additional cast members previously announced, compare to their heavily merchandised counterparts when Sandman returns next year.
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While the search results do not offer a complete list of additional cast members for Netflix's Sandman season 2, they suggest that 12 new faces have been added, with an additional nine unnames. These include Ragonese, as Adrastus, Clare Higgins as Circe, Donna Preston as Phoebe, Joely Richardson as Urdr, and Mereth Swan as Erda. While these new cast members' roles aren't explicitly detailed, Jenna Coleman, who plays Johanna Constantine, has been confirmed to return for the second season[4].
- The upcoming season 2 of Sandman on Netflix introduces a new pantheon, including modern-day versions of Thor, Loki, and Odin.
- Jack Gleason, known for his roles in Game of Thrones, portrays Puck, a mischievous sprite, while Steve Coogan voices Barnabas, a talking German Shepherd.
- Freddie Fox brings a new Loki to life, with high anticipation for his performance, as he sets out to rival his brother Thor, played by Laurence O'Fuarain from The Witcher: Blood Origins.
- The Twitter embed shows that additional cast members for Sandman season 2 include Ragonese, Clare Higgins, Donna Preston, Joely Richardson, Mereth Swan, and Jenna Coleman, who returns as Johanna Constantine.
