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Netflix’s new paranormal collection Dead Boy Detectives is ready in the identical universe as The Sandman, and which means crossovers. The collection options two of the Endless siblings: Death (Kirby Howell-Baptiste) and Despair (Donna Preston). In this interview, we chat to Donna Preston about her shock cameo as Despair.
Despair’s look in Dead Boy Detectives is available in episode 7, “The Case of the Very Long Stairway,” by which Edwin (George Rexstrew) is trapped in Hell, and slips into the Gray Realm — the area of Despair — in his anguish. This marks the primary time that we see Despair’s realm within the collection; a misty, empty place however for the myriad mirrors that cling within the air. Her cameo had followers rejoicing — this was our greatest have a look at Despair but!
In this interview, we chat to Donna Preston about her expertise reprising the character in Dead Boy Detectives, and the way it got here to be. Check it out!
WoN: When did you discover out that Despair was going to make an look in Dead Boy Detectives?
It was all actually final minute, which added to the joy. I assumed I used to be going to have to attend till the filming of Sandman season 2 to reprise the character, so to have the ability to convey despair again to life so quickly was such a pleasure.
WoN: What was it like moving into Despair’s realm for the primary time?
It was as magical as you’d count on. Playing Despair in her personal area actually gave me the chance so as to add a brand new layer to the character. Despair’s realm is one thing that has solely lived in our imaginations till now, so to see that picture come to life was so thrilling for us all.
WoN: Did you get an opportunity to talk to Neil Gaiman about Despair’s cameo in Dead Boy Detectives?
Yes, we spoke about it, however not at size. That’s the beauty of working with Neil…he actually trusts in you as an actor to embody the characters and actually sink your enamel into the essence of what the character means to you. The character then takes on elements of you and I feel it makes the top end result appear extra natural and much more plausible. His religion in you as an actor is among the foremost causes I am keen on working with him.
WoN: Despair doesn’t get a lot display time in The Sandman season 1 — How a lot did you take pleasure in being entrance and centre of a scene set in Despair’s realm?
Neil and I’ve all the time wished to discover Despair’s many sides. She has a lot extra to her than we noticed in Sandman season 1 and I used to be thrilled to have the ability to present how she has advanced. Seeing how viewers have been thirsty to see extra of Despair has been heartwarming. In DBD, followers of the present are getting somewhat sneak preview into what we’ve in retailer for Despair in Sandman season 2. She’s highly effective in her personal proper and this time round, she is aware of it.
WoN: How was your expertise working alongside George Rexstrew?
Working with the great George was simply fabulous, he’s a ray of sunshine and such a delight to work with. I am keen on George and completely LOVED working with him. We additionally had such a hoot off display. Fingers crossed we’ll do extra collectively.
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WoN: The Sandman is presently filming new episodes. Can you inform us somewhat about what it’s been like being again on set?
Being again on set is a lot enjoyable! I can’t say a lot however what I’ll say is that collection 2 is unquestionably definitely worth the wait.
Dead Boy Detectives is now streaming on Netflix. You can learn our evaluate right here. The Sandman season 2 continues to be in manufacturing, with the brand new episodes set to air in 2025.