Dead Boy Detectives Release Date on Netflix has been announced! This new series follows two ghostly teenage detectives, Edwin and Charles, who tackle bizarre supernatural cases.
Get ready for another exciting addition to the Sandman universe on Netflix this spring! Originally planned for the DC Comics TV world, Dead Boy Detectives has found its home alongside Neil Gaiman’s other creations on Netflix. The series premieres in April, hopefully retaining all the connections to Dream and the Endless.
This eight-episode show follows Edwin Payne and Charles Rowland, two ghostly friends from different eras. Instead of moving on to the afterlife, they choose to stay together and open the Dead Boy Detective Agency. Here, they tackle strange supernatural cases, occasionally even doing some good in the process.
The characters first appeared in Gaiman’s Sandman comic, “Seasons of Mist,” highlighting the consequences of Lucifer’s actions. (For an in-depth explanation, check out the comics!) Their popularity led Gaiman to bring them back for a crossover event and eventually their own comic series, where they investigate a chilling mystery.
Dead Boy Detectives Release Date
While most detective stories kick off with a murder, Dead Boy Detectives flips the script – literally, since the detectives themselves are deceased! Based on the Neil Gaiman and Matt Wagner comics, the Netflix adaptation brings a fresh batch of mysteries for these ghostly sleuths.
Mark your calendars! Season one premieres on Netflix on April 25, 2024. This eight-episode series follows the adventures of Edwin Payne and Charles Rowland, two young men who choose to stick around after death to tackle supernatural crimes together.
Originally planned for Max’s DC world, Dead Boy Detectives found a new home on Netflix due to Max’s shift towards a unified DC universe. This means new faces for Edwin (played by George Rexstrew) and Charles (played by Jayden Revri), but the core concept remains – solving spooky mysteries with a touch of the afterlife!
Watch Dead Boy Detectives Trailer
Ready to crack open a case with the afterlife’s unlikeliest heroes? This section dives into the official trailer for Dead Boy Detectives, giving you a sneak peek at the mysteries, humor, and ghostly hijinks that await in the new Netflix series.
Synapsis and Cast of Dead Boy Detectives
Need a spectral sleuth or two? Look no further than the Dead Boy Detectives! These aren’t your average detectives – Edwin Payne and Charles Rowland are best friends who just happen to be deceased teenagers! Born decades apart, they met in the afterlife and decided to stay put, solving supernatural mysteries together.
Ready to Call in the Dead Boys? Here’s the Lowdown:
The series follows Edwin (played by newcomer George Rexstrew) and Charles (Jayden Revri, from Fate: The Winx Saga) as they face down everything from pesky ghosts to memory-stealing demons. They’ll even tangle with witches, Hell itself, and even Death! Helping them navigate the strange and spooky are Crystal Palace (played by Kassius Nelson) – a psychic medium – and her friend Niko Saskai (Yuyu Kitamura).
Who’s Who in the Dead Boy Detectives World?
The show boasts a killer cast alongside our ghostly leads. Jenn Lyon (Justified) and Briana Cuoco (Harley Quinn) join the fray, alongside familiar faces from Doom Patrol (Ruth Connell) and DAHMER (Michael Beach). You might even recognize Lukas Gage (You) and Joshua Colley (Senior Year) lending their talents. David Iacono (The Summer I Turned Pretty) rounds out the impressive ensemble.
Behind the Scenes:
Based on Neil Gaiman’s comics, Dead Boy Detectives is brought to life by Steve Yockey (The Flight Attendant) who wrote the first episode and runs the show alongside Beth Schwartz (Arrow). Greg Berlanti (Riverdale) and a team of executive producers, including Gaiman himself, round out the creative force behind the series.