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Today,Neil Gaimanreleased a new piece of writing.

Its not a book or a script.

But, as Gaiman writes, there are more parts to be announced.

Considering theriseintransphobiain Gaimans native U.K. as well as theU.S., this small inclusion is powerful.

KIRBY HOWELL-BAPTISTE (she/her) is DEATH, Dreams wiser sister.

MASON ALEXANDER PARK (they/them) is DESIRE, Dreams sibling, and desire personified.

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Donna Preston as Despair, and her performance is chilling and sad.

You feel her pain.

DONNA PRESTON (she/her) is DESPAIR, Dreams sister, and the twin of Desire.

JOELY RICHARDSON (she/her) is ETHEL CRIPPS, Master thief and woman of a thousand identities.

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David Thewlis as John Dee, Ethels son who was driven mad, long ago.

DAVID THEWLIS (he/him) is JOHN DEE, Ethel’s son.

Dangerous, insane and on a quest for truth.

She discovers a connection to Dream that neither of them can escape.

RAZANE JAMMAL (she/her) is LYTA HALL, Roses best friend and travel companion.

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Sandra James Young as Unity Kincaid, an heiress who has spent a century asleep.

SANDRA JAMES YOUNG (she/her) is UNITY KINCAID, Heiress and mysterious benefactor.

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Stephen Fry as Gilbert, Rose Walkers debonair protector.

STEPHEN FRY (he/him) is GILBERT, Debonair protector of Rose Walker.

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And finally, Patton Oswalt will be voicing a talking raven named Matthew.