Which Game of Thrones stars are cast in The Sandman on Netflix?

Among the many exciting upcoming releases for Netflix, arguably the title with the most hype surrounding it is The Sandman. Based on the Neil Gaiman dark fantasy comic book of the same name, fans have been anticipating this live-action adaptation for years. As Deadline reports, there were initially plans for a film adaptation with Joseph Gordon Levitt attached to direct and star, before it was eventually decided showrunner Allan Heinberg would lead the series for Netflix.

And apart from the hype around the acclaimed DC comic book being brought to life on the silver screen, fans are also extremely excited to see the impressive cast list. This week, the official casting news dropped, and a few very familiar faces are included. Narcos alum Boyd Holbrook will take on a major role, as will Velvet Buzzsaw star Tom Sturridge. Gwendoline Christie, known best for her portrayal as Brienne of Tarth in Game of Thrones, will also star, but she’s not the only GoT alum joining the series.

The Sandman cast

For the full cast list, see below.

• Tom Sturridge as Dream
• Gwendoline Christie as Lucifer
• Vivienne Acheampong as Lucienne
• Charles Dance as Roderick Burgess
• Asim Chaudry as Abel
• Sanjeev Bhaskar as Cain

Game of Thrones stars in The Sandman

In addition to Gwendoline Christie, Charles Dance will also be taking on a main role in The Sandman. GoT fans will remember Dance for his portrayal as Tywin Lannister, a character he played from 2011 to 2015. The Emmy Award nominee is also no stranger to Netflix, having played William Randolph Hearst in Mank and Lord Mountbatten in The Crown.

Also something to note, Asim Chaudry, who will take on the role of Abel in The Sandman, appeared in the Netflix movie Black Mirror: Bandersnatch.

The Sandman is shaping up to be an impressive adaptation already, and we’ll keep you updated once we get more release information!