The trailer for Geeked, the virtual macro event where Netflix will present previews of its content, has already been released and the comments, both good and bad, have not been long in coming. In the case of ‘The Sandman’, one of the most anticipated series of the year, they have been eminently negative, so The author of the original comic, Neil Gaiman, has come out in defense of the production.
The reactions have concentrated around the first glimpse of Gwendoline Christie (‘Game of Thrones’) as Lucifer in the brief sequences that can be seen from ‘The Sandman’. The confirmation of the actress as the Devil occurred a long time ago, being able to see a first characterization last year. Nevertheless, fans of the graphic novel have given free rein to their angry criticism through Twitter, a social network through which Gaiman has been in charge of responding to them.
Not my problem. https://t.co/QY8KrrYxR1
? Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) May 16, 2022
To the comment of a user saying “not my Lucifer”claiming that the fact that he is played by a woman makes it impossible for her to identify him as the original villain, Gaiman replies that “not my problem”, settling the matter directly. However, other fans have wanted to elaborate their criticism a little more.
How exactly has the character changed? Is it the penis? It’s okay. Lucifer in the comics didn’t have a penis, and I don’t believe Gwendoline Christie has one either. The dialogue’s the same… it’s that Gwendoline’s workshop than the Lucifer in the Sandman comics, isn’t it? https://t.co/Y03xA7jZoB
? Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) May 16, 2022
“Didn’t you say you hated it when they changed a character from their source material? Netflix must have handed you a giant check to forget your own words”said one user, to which Gaiman replied: “How exactly has the character changed? Is it because of the penis? Voucher. Lucifer in the comics didn’t have a penis, and I think Gwendoline Christie doesn’t either. The dialogue is the same. It’s because Gwendoline is taller than Lucifer in ‘The Sandman’ comics right?.
Lucifer wasn’t male. Lucifer was a genderless fallen Angel. Remember when we saw Lucifer naked? Or Duma and Remiel?
? Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) May 16, 2022
Another user comments that “Originally, Lucifer is depicted as male in the comics. And John Constantine?”. Neill Gaiman pulls from memory to answer him, saying that “Lucifer was not male, he was a genderless fallen angel. Do you remember when we saw Lucifer naked? Or Duma and Reimel?”.
Still Lord Lucifer. All the rest of it is in your head too.
? Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) May 17, 2022
“You’re putting a dress on her and making her obviously female. I bet someone will even call her Lady Lucifer instead of just being an androgynous god wearing flowing long sleeves and pants who is only referred to as Lucifer.”another fan argued. In this case, Gaiman states that “it’s still Lucifer. the rest is in your head“.
The Sandman’ is one of the most acclaimed and praised graphic novels in history, which is why Netflix put Gaiman himself to develop it along with Allan Heinberg and David S. Goyer. Accompanying Christie, the cast is completed by Tom Sturridge as Dream, Mason Alexander Park as Desire, and Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Death..
all that comes
Netflix has decided to get its act together after its loss of subscribers and published on May 16 the trailer for Geeked Week, held from June 6 to 10. To the rhythm of Hocus Pocos from Focus, the streaming platform has shown previews of ‘Stranger Things’, whose fourth season promotion allowed us to see a new Millie Bobby Brown, ‘The Umbrella Academy’, ‘The Gray Man’ (the new by Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans and Ana de Armas) or ‘Resident Evil’, whose trailer we recently saw.
what of the #GeekedWeek it’s going to be another world: news about ‘Stranger Things’, ‘The Sandman’, ‘The Gray Man’ and MANY more titles. ?From June 6 to 10. pic.twitter.com/i7E5oaKZfj
? Netflix Spain (@NetflixES) May 16, 2022
With no release date set for ‘The Sandman’, Netflix has recruited big names both in front of and behind the cameras to get back to the top of the war of the platforms. If he succeeds only time will tell.
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