Neil Gaiman’s adaptation of Sandman has been the biggest movie headline over the weekend as Eric Heisserer – who penned A Nightmare On Elm Street, Thing, Light’s Out and Final Destination 5 – was attached to rewrite the screenplay.
On the heels of this news, Joseph Gordon-Levitt wrote an open letter to fans telling them that he has exited the project due to creative differences. The most interesting story hiding within the insanity was that the project was shifted over from Warner Bros. Pictures to New Line Cinema, which meant a new development team and budget.
Now, the creator of the “Sandman” comics has spoken out, via Twitter, where he explains his involvement in the process.
“And, for the record, my respect for [Joseph Gordon-Levitt], is undiminished. Getting to know him was the best bit of the last round. He’s special. I very much hope [to work together on something else]. I would love to work with [Joe] some more. He’s smart, honest & really nice. Reminder for the curious: I don’t own Sandman. DC Comics does. I don’t choose who writes scripts, the director, producer or cast. The deal was done when I was 26, long ago, & I figured it was worth it…He’s an original character, created by me, Mike Dringenberg & Sam Kieth, but done as Work For Hire for DC Comics.”
The “Sandman” series shifts between horror and fantasy, and the central character is Morpheus, the personification of dreams. After being held captive 70 years, Morpheus escapes, gains revenge and rebuilds his crumbling kingdom while trying to adapt to the times.
