Surprise,The Sandman fans! Audible just released Act III of their audiobook adaptation

While you wait for season 2 of the Netflix series, check out the latest installment of the other popular remix of the iconic Neil Gaiman comic.

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Christian Holub
Christian Holub

Christian Holub is a writer covering comics and other geeky pop culture. He's still mad about 'Firefly' getting canceled.

September 28, 2022 9:00 a.m. ET

Are you ready for more ofThe Sandman? Alas, a second season has not yet been confirmed for the popular Netflix adaptation ofNeil Gaiman's iconic comic series (though showrunner Allan Heinberg isalready making plans). But longtime fans of this franchise know that there's another ongoing adaptation. Yes, Audible has now released the third installment of theirSandman audiobook adaptation.

James McAvoy returns in the lead role of Dream/Morpheus, alongsideKat Dennings as Death, Miriam Margolyes as Despair, Justin Vivian Bond as Desire,Jeffrey Wright as Destiny, and Kristen Schaalas Delirium. That's six of seven when it comes to the Endless family. But since Act III ofThe Sandman adapts the storylinesBrief Lives andWorlds' End, the seventh member will finally show up in this installment. David Harewood will voice Destruction.

The Sandman. (L to R) Tom Sturridge as Dream, David Thewlis as John Dee in episode 105 of The Sandman. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2022
Dream (Tom Sturridge) holds John Dee (David Thewlis) in the palm of his hand on Netflix's 'The Sandman.'.Netflix

Other new additions to the voice cast include Wil Wheaton as Brant Tucker (a traveler who ends up at a very strange inn full of people with stories to tell in theWorlds' End storyline) andRiverdale star K.J. Apa as Prez (the youngest man ever to become President of the United States, and the protagonist of one of the stories Tucker hears in theWorlds' End inn).

The Sandman
The key art for Act III of Audible's 'The Sandman' adaptation.Audible

So while you wait and hope for that Netflix season 2 announcement, you can now listen to Act III ofThe Sandman audiobook viaAudible.

And don't forget to catch up on Act II if you missed it last year —there's a short EW cameo!

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