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USA Today
3 hours ago
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- USA Today
How to watch 'The Sandman' Season 2: Premiere date, time, cast
More episodes of Season two of "The Sandman" are releasing on Netflix, with a series finale wrapping up the fantasy horror TV show at the end of July. The show revolves around a character named Morpheus, also known as the dream, played by Tom Sturridge. Morpheus works to restore his mystical realm known as the Dreaming after being imprisoned for a century. Once freed, the dream tries to repair his life by regaining his magical tools, which takes him to hell to visit Lucifer, played by Gwendoline Christie and in search of a deranged human, played by David Thewlis. In 2025, Netflix announced that 'The Sandman' would end after its second season. Showrunner Allan Heinberg told Variety in a statement that the show ending was a creative decision. However, the cancelation was also in light of sexual assault allegations against the creator Neil Gaiman, as previously reported by USA TODAY. "'The Sandman' series has always been focused exclusively on Dream's story, and back in 2022, when we looked at the remaining Dream material from the comics, we knew we only had enough story for one more season," Heinberg said to Variety. What time does The Sandman season 2 premiere? The first six episodes of The Sandman Season 2 were released on July 3. Five more episodes will be released on Thursday, July 24 at 3 a.m. ET / 12 a.m. PT. The series finale will be available to stream on Thursday, July 31. Where to watch season 2 of The Sandman The new episodes of The Sandman will air on Netflix. The Sandman season 2 cast Watch The Sandman season 2 trailer CONTRIBUTING: Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY
Metro
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
'I lead a wondrous new TV period drama – it's a blessing'
'Seeing your face on billboards, in a trailer… it's crazy. I'm just grateful.' Three years ago, just a year after graduating from drama school, Ernest Kingsley Jr was cast as the lead in Washington Black, a period drama brimming with heart and adventure. The high-octane TV series, which also stars This Is Us and Paradise actor Sterling K Brown, has finally launched on Disney Plus today, and the titular star admits to Metro that the whole experience up to this point has been 'surreal'. 'When they told me I got the job, it was in a meeting like this, all over Zoom,' Ernest says on our video call, explaining that a global search was conducted to find the actor who would play the protagonist, George Washington 'Wash' Black. Sterling, who's also an executive producer on the show, showered the up-and-coming actor with 'lovely words and kind-hearted support' when the decision was announced. 'I just felt really overwhelmed. Surreal is the best word I can use,' Ernest adds. Having previously starred in Netflix's The Sandman and the recent TV adaptation of War of the Worlds, Washington Black – based on the book of the same name by Esi Edugyan – marks his first time in a lead role. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Set in the 19th century, the drama flits between scenes from Wash's childhood, where he's played by Eddie Karanja, and the character's present-day adult life. Growing up on a sugar plantation in Barbados, it's apparent from a young age that Wash is a child prodigy with a keen scientific mind. His genius is recognised by a man called Christopher 'Titch' Wilde (Tom Ellis), who takes Wash on a globe-trotting adventure when a distressing incident forces them to flee. As an adult in Nova Scotia, a man called Medwin Harris (Sterling) acts as a mentor towards Wash, and that close relationship also carried across between the actors off-screen. While working with Sterling was an 'absolute gift', Ernest reveals that his first day filming with the acting legend was particularly daunting, given they had to have a bit of a physical tussle. 'We had a scene where he had to kind of rough me up a bit, and he did, much to my shock. I was just there like, 'Oh gosh, okay, this is go time,'' he remembers light-heartedly. 'He just has an essence that lifts you up, his spirit lifts your spirit. To have someone like that as a workmate, but also as a mentor, a brother, a friend. It was a complete gift and a blessing.' During a joint appearance on BBC's The One Show, Sterling went so far as to say that he believes Ernest is on the verge of becoming a 'household name'. One can only imagine how it must have felt to receive a compliment as extraordinary as that. '[Sterling] strikes me as someone who's a man of his word. He doesn't like to say things wishy-washy. He says things that he believes in and he acts upon it,' Ernest remarks. 'So to hear him say these words, especially, 'household name', it's just crazy. I can only hug him and hug him again, and then hug him again.' As the actor describes it, Washington Black is a 'wondrous' adventure, an odyssey of the fictional character's life that has even inspired him to do more solo travelling in the future. However, he wasn't the only actor to experience Wash's inspiring journey first-hand, as the brilliantly talented Eddie was cast as the younger version of the lead. 'We got to spend so much time with each other. Me and him, we spent so much time playing chess together. He's amazing at chess,' Ernest remembers fondly. 'We had multiple moments to meet up with the directors, to hash out what kind of things we wanted to keep the same, little mannerisms. I think what came out of it was the essence. 'How do I keep the essence of innocence and vulnerability and joy that Eddie brought to the character so beautifully? I found some moments to watch him on set as well when I wasn't working, to learn from him and see what I could keep.' So, who beat who more at chess? 'I'm gonna say me. Somebody could say otherwise, but I'm the only one here right now,' Ernest replies mischievously. We'll have to take his word for it. Now the lead of his own TV show, after booking and filming his role as Kai'ckul in The Sandman when he was still in drama school, the future is looking bright for Ernest. More Trending He's written and produced a short film titled A Love Story, which follows 'an insecure teenager who thinks he's falling in love with his best friend, but his feelings snowball into something more dark and destructive'. Nonetheless, acting is still very much at the forefront of his mind as he progresses in his career. 'I truly just want to be a part of projects and roles that I enjoy, that I'm passionate about. Washington Black was a dream role. In terms of the hero's journey and getting to travel and just go through an adventure, that aspect of any world was a dream for me,' he shares. View More » Washington Black is available to stream on Disney Plus. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Steven Knight's 'utterly compelling' thriller series quietly added to free streaming service MORE: South Park scores groundbreaking $1,500,000,000 deal after fans vow to cancel streaming subscriptions MORE: Malcolm-Jamal Warner's powerful 'last message' leaves fans heartbroken
Metro
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Neil Gaiman allegations explained as Netfflix launches Sandman season 2 part 2
Part two of the long-awaited second season of The Sandman, adapted from Neil Gaiman's beloved comic book series, is finally dropping on Netflix. The streaming service has already confirmed that this will be the last we see of Dream (Tom Sturridge), in an announcement that came in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations levied against Gaiman, who co-developed the show from his comics. The second season focuses on Dream and his epic final journey as he looks to rebuild his kingdom. But the show has been dogged by the accusations against Gaiman, which sent shockwaves through his fanbase earlier this year. The first six episodes dropped on July 3, with the second five arriving tomorrow. Ahead of the season, Netflix released a teaser trailer for The Sandman season two, which did not mention Gaiman by name. The showrunner, Allan Heinberg, notably also did not mention Gaiman or the allegations when he shared a statement about the show's conclusion. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'The Sandman series has always been focused exclusively on Dream's story, and back in 2022, when we looked at the remaining Dream material from the comics, we knew we only had enough story for one more season,' he told Netflix's Tudum. A number of projects involving Gaiman across film and TV have either been paused or cancelled altogether – including Good Omens on Prime Video, which is now ending in a feature-length episode without Gaiman's involvement. The allegations against Gaiman were first made in 2024, when a Tortoise Media podcast series detailed the claims of five women, two of whom accused Gaiman of sexual assault. Then, further allegations were made against Gaiman in a report in New York Magazine in January, which spoke to eight women, four of whom were also involved in the Tortoise podcast. The alleged behaviour included assault, abuse and coercion. Gaiman's accusers are adults, all of whom are younger than the 64-year-old author, including one who is nearly 40 years his junior. One of these women, Scarlett Pavlovich, said she was 22 when she first met Gaiman's ex-wife and punk cabaret musician Amanda Palmer in New Zealand and started to babysit the couple's child. It was during this time that she claims Gaiman repeatedly assaulted her, including one instance in which she claims he did so while his son was in the room. Pavlovich has since filed a civil lawsuit in Massachusetts against Gaiman and his estranged wife, Palmer, accusing Gaiman of repeatedly sexually assaulting her while she was working as the couple's nanny. The lawsuit reportedly accuses Gaiman of rape, coercion and human trafficking. Palmer is accused of 'procuring and presenting' her to Gaiman 'for such abuse', according to The Guardian. She is seeking at least seven million dollars (£5.6 million) in damages. Gaiman has strenuously denied the allegations. 'I'm far from a perfect person, but I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. Ever,' he wrote in a statement shared on his website in January. 'Some of the horrible stories now being told simply never happened, while others have been so distorted from what actually took place that they bear no relationship to reality,' the statement continued. 'I am prepared to take responsibility for any missteps I made. I'm not willing to turn my back on the truth, and I can't accept being described as someone I am not, and cannot and will not admit to doing things I didn't do.' After the New York magazine article, a representative for Palmer said she was 'profoundly disturbed' by the allegations. The musician wrote on social media: 'As there are ongoing custody and divorce proceedings, I am not able to offer public comment. Please understand that I am first and foremost a parent. I ask for privacy at this time.' When the show's executive producer, David Goyer, spoke about the second season, he emphasised he personally 'never glimpsed any of this', referring to the allegations. He told Variety: 'When the accusations first came out, I think we were three weeks from finishing filming Season 2 — so we were very, very far down the path.' He went on to say that Gaiman 'wasn't as involved in season two as he was in season one'. He continued: 'Obviously, it's complicated. I have tremendous respect for women that come forward in those situations. It's really concerning, but I know that Netflix, at the time, felt, 'God, we spent two years making this thing. There's all these actors and writers and directors involved that, if we didn't air it, wouldn't be fully compensated for it.' 'So we just decided, we're going to let this work speak for itself. But I'd be crazy to say it wasn't weird.' The first season of The Sandman arrived in 2022, but it has taken years to get the second instalment onto the streaming platform. The announcement that the second season would be The Sandman's last came in January, shortly after the sexual misconduct allegations were levied against Gaiman. However, Variety reported that the Netflix powers that be had decided the second season would be the last prior to filming in 2023 – before the accusations in the Tortoise Media podcast in 2024. This was something executive producer Goyer also reiterated to the publication, saying the ending was planned over two years ago now. 'We had a lot of discussions, Allan [Heinberg, showrunner] and I, with Netflix. And obviously we love the books, but one of the concerns about some of the story arcs is that Dream isn't in them very much,' he said. 'And the other thing was, even though the original comic book run was 75 issues, we just ended up burning through story faster than we thought we would.' More Trending 'When we talked through it, we felt, let's make a slightly bigger season 2 and take it through to the end. There's always the possibility that we could do some of the other spinoff material, if you will,' Goyer said. Metro contacted Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer's representatives for further comment. This article was originally published on July 2. View More » The Sandman season 2 part two is available to stream on Netflix from July 24. Rape Crisis England & Wales is a feminist charity working to end rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment, child sexual abuse – and all other forms of sexual violence. Whether it happened recently, or a long time ago; whether you know without a doubt that you experienced sexual violence, or aren't quite sure; whether it happened to you, or someone you know; Rape Crisis England & Wales will always believe you and listen to you, and they can offer you information and support. You can find out more about Rape Crisis England & Wales here; and if you're aged 16 or over, you can call the charity's 24/7 support line for free on 0808 500 2222. MORE: 9 deliciously bleak films and where to stream them after 'soul-crushing' new horror MORE: Erik Menendez hospitalised with 'serious' condition before hearing to be released on parole MORE: Netflix fans 'completely hooked' on crime thriller storming into the top 10
Daily Mirror
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ernest Kingsley Jr's life-off screen and where you've seen the Washington Black star
Washington Black is a period drama that is based on the book of the same name by Esi Edugyan and is available to watch on Hulu and Disney Plus Washington Black, the epic period drama based on Esi Edugyan's novel of the same name, is now available on Hulu and Disney Plus. The historical adventure series, which was released on July 23, stars Ernest Kingsley Jr in the lead role, with Eddie Karanja portraying a young Washington Black. Set in the early 1800s in Barbados and Nova Scotia, the plot follows Wash, a young boy who is forced to flee his home on a sugar plantation following a shocking death. He ends up under the care of Medwin Harris (played by Sterling K. Brown), who himself had a traumatic childhood as a Black refugee. Ernest Kingsley Jr, a stage and TV actor, launched his career in the sci-fi series, The Sparticle Mystery, reports the Express. He has since appeared in guest roles in several big titles, including playing Kai'ckul in The Sandman and starring in the third season of War of the Worlds. In terms of his stage work, the young actor was part of the Royal Court Theatre production of Is God Is in 2021, alongside Adelayo Adedayo. Last year, he was cast in a short film titled Foxhill, which also starred Robson Green. Kingsley Jr studied at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London and, during an appearance on The One Show, he expressed gratitude to his former teacher Erin Holland. Holland had guided him towards a career in acting through a college production of West Side Story. Ernest revealed: "I was applying to drama schools at the time and she told me which ones to go to. "It was after that I was like, 'You know what, I want to pursue acting'. If it wasn't for her pushing me and seeing the best in me, maybe I wouldn't have done it." Washington Black is available on Hulu and Disney Plus.
Daily Mirror
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Washington Black cast in full as epic period drama welcomes Paradise and Lucifer stars
Washington Black is on Disney Plus and Hulu and the all-new series is based on Esi Edugyan's award-winning novel of the same name Washington Black has just landed on Disney Plus and Hulu, the historical adventure drama is inspired by a book bearing the same title. Set in Barbados and Nova Scotia during the early 1800's, Washington Black, which premiered on July 23, traces the journey of a young lad forced to flee his home on a sugar plantation following a heartbreaking death. He finds himself under the guardianship of Medwin Harris, an intriguing individual who had a distressing childhood as a Black refugee in Nova Scotia. The eight-part series was executive produced by Sterling K. Brown, who also features in the show as Medwin Harris. Here's everything you need to know about the full cast, boasting some big names as well as some promising newcomers. Who stars in Washington Black? Washington Black - Ernest Kingsley Jr George Washington 'Wash' Black is the young lad compelled to escape his home in Barbados, portrayed by Ernest Kingsley Jr. The stage and telly star recently played Kai'ckul in The Sandman, and featured in the third series of War of the Worlds. Christopher 'Titch' Wilde - Tom Ellis Titch, seen in the show's trailer, sees great potential in Wash, agreeing to let him assist with his work. He is brought to life by Tom Ellis, a 46 year old Welsh actor recognised for his roles in Miranda, Lucifer and The Flash. The father-of-four tied the knot with American screenwriter Meaghan Oppenheimer in 2019. Medwin Harris - Sterling K Brown Medwin takes Wash under his care, portrayed by Sterling K Brown. The 49 year old American actor, known for his roles in Paradise, This Is Us and The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, is a father of two and married to actress Ryan Michelle Bathe. Tanna Goff - Iola Evans Tanna Goff is portrayed by Iola Evans, a British actress recognised for her roles in Choose or Die and Out of Darkness. In 2020, she made a guest appearance on the popular ITV series Vera, playing the character Phoebe Dwyer. Erasmus Wilde - Julian Rhind-Tutt Erasmus Wilde is brought to life by Julian Rhind-Tutt, a 58 year old English actor best known for his role as Dr Mac Macartney in Green Wing. He is married to Natasa Zajc, a Slovenian makeup artist and yoga instructor. Willard - Billy Boyd Willard is played by Billy Boyd, a 56 year old Scottish actor and musician, who fans will remember as Pippin Took from The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. His other notable roles include Seed of Chucky and Master and Commander. Big Kit - Shaunette Renée Wilson Shaunette, a 35 year old actress hailing from Guyana, is known for her role as Dr. Mina Okafor in The Resident. James Wilde - Charles Dance Charles, a seasoned English actor aged 78, has an impressive portfolio including roles in Game of Thrones, The Crown and The Golden Child. As for the remaining cast, Gaius is portrayed by Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, an American-Ugandan stage and film actor with credits in The Riches, The Lincoln Lawyer and The Chi. Billy McGee is played by Edward Bluemel, a 32 year old English actor known for his roles in A Discovery of Witches and Killing Eve. His most recent roles were in Belgravia: The Next Chapter and My Lady Jane. Miss Angie is portrayed by Sharon Duncan-Brewster, a 49 year old British actress known for her roles in Dune, Bad Girls and as Trina Johnson in EastEnders. Mr. Goff is played by Rupert Graves, a 62 year old English film, TV and theatre actor known for Sherlock and A Room with a View.
