The Good Omens experience at SXSW 2019 in Austin was a dream. I attended a party where there were sword swallowers, prophecies, and a replica of Aziraphale’s bookshop. @neil-gaiman had an entire session where he discussed writing, adaptations, and more.
But nothing was quite as exciting as the panel on Saturday night, when writer Neil Gaiman, director Douglas Mackinnon, and cast members David Tennant, Michael Sheen, and Jon Hamm all came together with moderator Aisha Tyler to discuss what it was like to create the upcoming show.
Here are a few of the takeaways—from Aziraphile & Crowley to the expanded character of the angel Gabriel to why the show is so incredibly special.
Last night I attended the Good Omens party at SXSW. And thanks to the kindness of Good Omens director Douglas Mackinnon and my writing hero Neil Gaiman, I had a Very. good time, and also now feel very justified about the choice to carry both books around with me all weekend long.
Loved celebrating GOOD OMENS today. At the #GoodOmens party at #SXSW: I visited Aziraphale’s bookshop, listened to dueling pianos, saw a sword swallower performer, had many people ask me where I got my Neverwear Good Omens pin, and stood next to the DIRECTOR for 10 min or so. Oh, and Neil Gaiman shared my posts. This party was the bomb. So excited for the show later this spring!
