THE SANDMAN

THE SANDMAN

NETFLIX

Dates: May - late November 2020

Network Executive: Aria Moffly

Writer (Current): ALLAN HEINBERG

Source Material By: Neil Gaiman

Prod Co: ALLAN HEINBERG, David Goyer, Neil Gaiman

Director: Toby Haynes [Offer]

Casting Director: Lucinda Syson, Candice Alustiza-Lee. Kristy Mcgregor

Logline: A horror, fantasy and mythology tale about Morpheus, the Lord of Dreams, and the Endless, the powerful group of siblings that includes
Destiny, Death, Destruction, Despair, Desire and Delirium (as well as Dream).

Roles:

[MORPHEUS (DREAM)]
Series Lead Male (26 - 36)
LEAD. The titular Sandman. Lord of Dreams & keeper of the realm of the Dreaming. Late 20s/early 30s. Ghostly, rail thin. Because dreams are the inspiration for all life and creation, Morpheus sees
governing them as a grave responsibility. He is an honorable, principled being, but he can be a bit obsessive about his duties and is ruthless when displeased. Dream's obsessiveness can leave him
out of touch with humanity, as he sees human beings as mere engines for dreams. An arrogant god who eventually learns that he
must change or die.


[THE CORINTHIAN]
Series Lead Male (26 - 36) White
SERIES REGULAR. 30, Male. Supernaturally handsome, The Corinthian exudes style, sex, wit, and a predatory wrongness. A nightmare-come-to-life, but one you can't keep your eyes off. Embodies humanity's darkest, most sadistic, homicidal impulses when they are not bound by compassion, empathy, and love.
Originally created by Dream, The Corinthian is determined to thwart his maker at every turn.

[ETHEL CRIPPS]
Recurring Female (18 - 28)
Recurring role. 20s, Female, any ethnicity, British. Bold and fearless. A street-smart woman who masterfully leverages her beauty to manipulate men and get what she wants. A self-survival
expert who knows when to flatter, barter, or steal based on what best suits her interests. Fascinated by magic & the power it holds, the pursuit of the occult sets Ethel on an unexpected and not
necessarily auspicious path.

[ALEX BURGESS]
Recurring Male (16 - 26) White
Important role. To play across age range 16-26. Male, Caucasian, British. Bookish yet handsome, Alex is eager to please his tyrannical father, but does not possess his cult of personality. A self-conscious young man who is questioning his sexuality. Alex represses thinking about what he wants for his own life in order to continue to serve his family's legacy..

[DEATH]
Recurring Female (18 - 25)
Character is portrayed as Female, Late teens/ early 20s, any ethnicity. Dream's older sister. Optimistic, caring, and empathetic, Death takes her job seriously and tries to be a friend to those she shepherds to the afterlife. She's every bit the big sister towards Dream, acting as his occasional confidante and unafraid to point out his foibles. RECURRING ROLE.

[ANNA]
Recurring Female (30 - 35)
Female, any ethnicity, British. Must be able to flit easily between RP & London (cockney) accents; proficiency with additional dialects & French language a plus. Beautiful but tough as nails, Anna is not afraid to tussle with criminals and psychopaths while wearing Louboutins. She doesn't take shit from anyone. Anna has a history of keeping herself at arm's length from people who could grow to love her, She is mouthy and self-destructive, yet fiercely brave. Recurring role.

[RODERICK BURGESS]
Guest Star Male (50 - 65) White
Important guest role. 50s-60s, Male, Caucasian, British. Roderick Burgess is a self-proclaimed sorcerer & prophet. He is the founder of the Order of Ancient Mysteries, which promises self-actualization through the occult - for a price. In truth there is nothing magical about Roderick. He's a fraud - but an energetic, intensely charismatic one. A narcissist, he relishes encounters with much younger women and the accumulation of wealth and treasure. Wounded by the untimely loss of his eldest son, Roderick treats his youngest son, Alex, with cruelty and disregard.