Death is one of my favorite characters SandmanNeil Gaiman. And his television version, played by Kirby Howell-Baptiste, made a splash. Especially for streaming the basics of the enigmatic figure’s personality. Now, Netflix has released an edited scene from the original version of the series that reveals the unique mindset of Los Eternos’ big sister.
Sandman became a sleeper hit for Netflix. Not only is this one of the best adaptations on the platform, but it’s also an exciting and exciting ride for fans of the source material. Unreleased footage released by Netflix on the occasion of Christmas demonstrates the level of care that the production team has dedicated to the series. The sequence explores Death’s motives and why he can see his work the way he does it.
“In the spirit of the holidays, we have a gift for the world’s best fans: more Death [y] Dream,” wrote the developers Sandman, Allan Heinberg and David S. Goyer. The post hit Twitter and YouTube at the same time. “This scene has been removed from the episode The sound of her wings it gives us a little more understanding of why Death is the way it is. We hope you enjoy it.” An announcement that thrilled fans of the program and thrilled a wide range of comic book fans.
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As mentioned by the producers, the deleted scene is taken from the sixth episode of the series. Sandmanentitled The sound of her wings. It is a faithful adaptation of the eighth volume of the comic book published in 1989 by Neil Gaiman, Mike Dringenberg, Malcolm Jones III and Todd Klein. In this episode, Dream (Tom Sturridge), devastated and confused, accompanies his older sister Death on a work day. This implies accepting the transit of death from an almost intimate point of view.
In a scene shown by Netflix, Death tells his brother how he managed to capture the meaning of death as more than a physical transition. Also a high-end spiritual experience that can even move “the entire universe.” An amazing concept that surprised both in the comic and now in its television version. “I decided that every hundred years I would spend a day to see what I could learn about life as an experience.“, He says. “And by the end of the first day when I met myself, I told myself that I was a cold, arrogant bitch. So I understood the message and the importance of existence itself.”
Death, experiencing one day of mortal life every 100 years, is a direct reference to Death: high cost of living Neil Gaiman, Chris Bachalo, Mark Buckingham and Steve Oliff. This volume is part of a limited series originally published under DC Vertigo Comics as a spin-off. Sandman. The three-part story follows a day in the life of Sexton, a suicidal young man who gets a second chance. The already iconic anecdote of how it took Death a day to live the human experience to its fullest is an important part of understanding the meaning of the story.
A look at the fragility and beauty of life
Howell-Baptiste herself had previously discussed the importance of the scene when CCXP was shown on the series’ panel. “She lived one day (as a human) and then she met herself,” the translator said. “The reason she is so compassionate is because she understands the meaning of death. Even as Death and knowing what was about to happen, she still didn’t feel ready to go.“, he explained. More than a philosophical approach, which the scene shows in all its morbid beauty.
Sandman Netflix renewed it for a second season. The new episodes are expected to include the rest of the Eternals as well as other adaptations of the popular comic. “There are some amazing stories waiting for Morpheus and the others. Now it’s time to get back to work,” Gaiman said at the time to celebrate the news. “After all, there is a family meal ahead. And Lucifer is waiting for Morpheus to return to hell.”
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