Exclusive: Intriguing Sandman Part 2 Set Photos Unveil Surprising Casting, Death's Mysterious Comeback & Dream's Enigmatic Presence at a Funeral

New set photos from The Sandman part 2 have surfaced, revealing that Indya Moore has joined the cast of the show. The photos also confirm the return of Death, a previously unadapted character. The Netflix series, based on Neil Gaiman's graphic novels, follows the journey of the eponymous Endless being as he seeks to restore his Kingdom of the Dreaming. Tom Sturridge leads the star-studded cast, many of whom are returning for the new episodes that began filming in late June.

The initial batch of images provides a sneak peek into Death's comeback for the upcoming episodes of the Netflix series. Furthermore, it discloses the exciting addition of Indya Moore from Pose to The Sandman cast, although the specific role remains undisclosed.

In subsequent photos from the set of Sandman part 2, the main character Dream, portrayed by Tom Sturridge, is shown attending a funeral for an unidentified individual. With a solemn demeanor, Dream is accompanied by Death and Moore's undisclosed character as they pay their respects at the person's gravestone. Interestingly, Moore's character is seen holding a book featuring the intriguing image of Mervyn Pumpkinhead.

Who Moore Could Be Playing & Why Their Casting Is Important

Netflix has yet to make an official announcement regarding the casting for The Sandman part 2, leaving it uncertain which character Moore will portray. However, there are speculations that Moore may be playing the role of Wanda. In Neil Gaiman's comics, Wanda is a transgender woman who resides in New York alongside Barbie, portrayed by Lily Travers in part 1. Wanda and the other tenants in their apartment complex become targets of the parasitic dream entity known as the Cuckoo. They are forced to assist Barbie in escaping from the Dreaming, resulting in Wanda's tragic demise.

If Wanda is indeed introduced in The Sandman part 2, it would necessitate a significant expansion of Barbie's storyline to remain faithful to the comics. Barbie's decision to move into the apartment building was a consequence of her failed marriage to Ken, which was caused by her inability to dream. Additionally, it would be disheartening to see an esteemed actor like Moore in a relatively shorter role. Nevertheless, their casting would represent an important continuation of the show's commitment to diverse casting. Despite initial opposition from some viewers towards Howell-Baptiste's portrayal of Death and Mason Alexander Park's portrayal of Desire in part 1, both performances received widespread acclaim.

Dream is depicted attending a funeral alongside Death and an undisclosed character from the Moore canon. This scene, reminiscent of Wanda's poignant finale in The Sandman, highlights yet another faithfully adapted emotional storyline for the television adaptation. As the show continues to draw inspiration from The Doll's House and Season of Mists in part 2, it opens up the possibility for Moore to breathe life into other compelling characters, such as Delirium, whose debut has been confirmed by Gaiman.