'American Gods' Season 2 preview: Neil Gaiman finally gives fan-favorite Mad Sweeney his backstory

In a recent tweet, it was revealed the creator of 'American Gods,' Neil Gaiman, finally got to cover Mad Sweeney's history

When someone tells you to picture a leprechaun, you'd picture a shamrock-hunting, gold-loving, 3-foot-tall being of magic, who's a little partial to pranks. Well, be prepared to be pleasantly surprised with Neil Gaiman's version of the fabled Irish imp.



 

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