Netflix is "rounding out the cast" for Season 2 of The Sandman, adapted from Neil Gaiman's bestselling DC Comics series, Deadline reported. Additions include Ruairi O'Connor as Dream's son Orpheus, Freddie Fox (Loki), Clive Russell (Odin), Laurence O'Fuarain (Thor), Ann Skelly (Nuala), Douglas Booth (Cluracan), Jack Gleeson (Puck), Indya Moore (Wanda), and Steve Coogan (Barnabus). The characters are from the Season of Mists and Brief Lives comics storylines.
The additions join previously announced cast members Esmé Creed-Miles (Delirium), Adrian Lester (Destiny), Barry Sloane (The Prodigal), Tom Sturridge (Dream), Kirby (Death), Mason Alexander Park (Desire), and Donna Preston (Despair), who are returning from Season 1.
The returning cast also includes Patton Oswalt, Vivienne Acheampong, Gwendoline Christie, Jenna Coleman, Ferdinand Kingsley, Stephen Fry, Asim Chaudhry, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Vanesu Samunyai, and Razane Jammal.
Developed and executive produced by Gaiman, showrunner Allan Heinberg, and David S. Goyer, The Sandman is produced by Warner Bros. Television. Jamie Childs directs all episodes.