Fantasy genre fans heads up, we have a new look at Netflix’s upcomingDead Boy Detectives, a spin-off set inThe Sandmanuniverse. Tthe crime-fighting comedy drama starsGeorge RexstrewandJayden Revriand highly anticipated by fans. The story follows two young boys who find each other in death and decide to defy it by remaining on earth and solving supernatural crimes.
The new images see the whole cast together investigating a case. Another image sees Rexstrew and Revri as Edwin and Charles, respectively, looking inside a glowing box. The mystery of the box will be solved when the series finally arrives, but the images are enough to set the dramatic tone as well as the spooktacular universe.
The series is based on characters created byNeil GaimanandMatt Wagner,follows Edwin Payne (Rexstrew) and Charles Rowland (Revri),the “brains and the brawn” behind the Dead Boy Detectives agency. These teenagers were born decades apart but find each other only in death. As the name suggests, Edwin and Charles are ghosts and friends, who solve supernatural mysteries together. With the help of a clairvoyant Crystal and her friend Niko, they can crack some of the most mystifying paranormal cases.
Given the series hails fromThe Sandmanuniverse, it’ll be interesting to see how these two worlds collide and whetherKirby Howell-Baptiste’s character, Death, crosses over in this series. While we don’t know yet how these two shows will interact with each other, eagle-eyed fans will certainly find some Easter eggs in the upcoming series. And while we wait for the second iteration ofThe Sandman, the upcoming series proves a great way to take the universe ahead.
The series is created bySteve Yockey,while the series will be directed byGlen Winter,Lee Toland Krieger,Andi Armaganian,Pete Chatmon, andAmanda Tapping. Along with Rexstrew and Revri, the cast also includesKassius Nelsonas Crystal,Briana Cuocoas Jenny the Butcher,Ruth Connellas the Night Nurse,Yuyu Kitamuraas Niko andJenn Lyonas Esther. Further rounding off the cast areLukas Gageas Thomas the Cat King,Michael Beachas Tragic Mick,Joshua Colleyas Monty,Lindsey Gortas Maxine, and more.
Netflix premieresDead Boy Detectiveson April 25. You can know more about the series withour guide hereand check out the new images above.
Dead Boy Detectives
A duo of phantom sleuths roam the boundary between the living and the dead, investigating eerie mysteries that elude the grasp of conventional detectives. Alongside a living accomplice with psychic abilities, they navigate a series of spooky adventures, learning about life and each other.
