Allan Heinberg, the creator of Netflix’s The Sandman, recently revealed that he briefly considered a Batman cameo for the show’s final episode. The series, adapted from Neil Gaiman’s comic set in the DC universe, often features appearances from well-known superheroes. Heinberg mentioned in a discussion that they pondered whether Robert Pattinson would be interested in appearing at Morpheus’ funeral, akin to scenes from the comics where Batman is among several iconic characters attending.
Despite the logistics of such a cameo seeming improbable, fans can still explore Batman’s comic appearances, which include a range of other heroes like Martian Manhunter and Lucifer. Heinberg also touched on the presence of Superman references throughout the series, particularly in the bonus episode titled Death: The High Cost of Living, which debuted on July 31. He expressed hopes that James Gunn, associated with the new Superman film, watches the show, as Heinberg has woven various DC references throughout his work.
In detailing the character of Sexton, portrayed by Colin Morgan, Heinberg aimed to capture a more joyful and idealistic side, contrasting with Sexton’s low point in the story. The character expresses his aspirations to act heroically while dealing with environmental crises, embodying themes of hope and resilience.
With the conclusion of The Sandman after two seasons, fans can now reflect on the series as a creative blend of rich storytelling and superhero lore, while also enjoying the newly released bonus episode. For those in search of more content to watch, Netflix continues to offer a variety of engaging shows and movies.