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Production Officially Begins for Final Season of ‘Stranger Things’ — Teases With Cast Photo

STRANGER THIGNS SEASON 5

The Countdown to Hawkins’ Farewell Commences as Netflix’s Hit Series Returns to Filming

Netflix has officially rolled the cameras for the highly-anticipated final season of “Stranger Things,” marking the beginning of the end for the beloved series. The exciting news was shared with fans through a cast photo, featuring familiar faces like Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, Millie Bobby Brown, and more.

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The caption read, “THIS IS A CODE RED STRANGER THINGS 5 has officially begun!!”

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The journey to Season 5 has been filled with anticipation and challenges, including delays caused by last year’s writers’ and actors’ strikes. The Duffer Brothers, creators of the series, had previously offered a sneak peek into the script with the title “Chapter One: The Crawl.”

“Characters are already going to be in action, they’re already going to have a goal and a drive, and I think that’s going to carve out at least a couple of hours and make this season feel really different,” Matt Duffer stated.

However, specific plot details and the premiere date remain shrouded in mystery. What we do know is that Terminator franchise staple Linda Hamilton has joined the cast for the fifth and final seasons.

As the TV series concludes, the “Stranger Things” universe expands with a stage play, “Stranger Things: The First Shadow,” and plans for animated and live-action spin-offs. The show’s unique blend of ’80s nostalgia, supernatural mysteries, and a stellar ensemble cast has made it a Netflix phenomenon since its 2016 debut.

“Stranger Things” has not only amassed over 140.7 million views globally but has also earned critical acclaim. The Duffer Brothers, in a joint statement, expressed their gratitude, saying, “We’re back.”

Set in the 1980s, the series centers around the residents of the fictional small town of Hawkins, Indiana, as they are plagued by a hostile alternate dimension known as the Upside Down, after a nearby human experimentation facility opens a gateway between it and the normal world. The ensemble cast includes Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Priah Ferguson, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Cara Buono, Matthew Modine, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Joe Keery, Dacre Montgomery, Sean Astin, Paul Reiser, Maya Hawke, and Brett Gelman.

As the final season unfolds, fans can expect a rollercoaster of emotions, paying homage to the show’s roots while paving the way for new storytelling ventures within the “Stranger Things” universe. The Duffer Brothers have grand plans for the franchise, and the legacy of Hawkins, Indiana, is set to live on through spin-offs and expansions.

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