Key Takeaways:
– Stranger Things season 5 is halfway through its year-long shooting schedule.
– Actress Maya Hawke reports that each of the highly-anticipated eight episodes feels like a full-length movie.
– The Latvian Massacre Productions and 21 Laps Entertainment-produced series suffered delays over the actors' and writers' strikes.
– Linda Hamilton from The Terminator joins the star-studded cast for Stranger Things season 5.
Hello Stranger Things super fans! You've been waiting patiently, and we've finally got some great news: season 5 of your favorite Netflix hit is currently under production and is half-way ready for your viewing pleasure!
Previously Delayed, Now in Full Swing
Season 5 of Stranger Things, destined to be the final season, was placed on a temporary hold due to the writers and actors strikes. However, the wait is far from in vain. With filming now in full swing, we can expect the last chapter of the supernatural drama to be nothing short of grandiose.
A Movie-Style Approach to Each Episode
Stranger Things' Maya Hawke, who plays the character Robin Buckley, recently shared some intriguing details about the upcoming season. According to Hawke, who joined the cast in the third season, the eight episodes in the pipeline are so substantive that they each feel like individual movies! Maya attributes this to the dedication and commitment of the showrunners, Matt and Ross Duffer, and their hardworking team of writers who ensure top-notch quality for every episode.
It's All About the Length and Quality
Season 4 of Stranger Things upped the ante with its longer episodes—the shortest one standing at 63 minutes and the season finale lasting a whopping 150 minutes! The creators appear to be taking a similar approach with season 5. It seems the aim is to give viewers a movie-like experience for each episode, increasing our time and engagement with the beloved characters.
Recasting Love from the '80s
Stranger Things, is, in essence, a love letter to the classic '80s genre films that sparked imaginations worldwide. Now imagine being able to extend that love with prolonged episodes that allow for an immersive viewing experience.
The series mainly focuses on a simple, ordinary town where shocking events unfold after a boy mysteriously disappears. What starts as a search for answers leads to a spine-chilling series of events that reveal a sinister realm bridging our world with dangerous top-secret government experiments.
Star-Studded Cast and a New Addition
Stranger Things season 4 saw notable actors portray diverse characters, and the upcoming season promises to maintain, if not exceed, that standard. As a new addition to the series, we'll see Linda Hamilton of The Terminator fame, joining the existing talented ensemble.
With a series as heart-throbbing as Stranger Things, it's no surprise that the last season has us all hyped up. Having each episode akin to a separate movie is indeed an exciting prospect.
You don't have to wonder about who's behind this fantastic series. It's none other than Monkey Massacre Productions and 21 Laps Entertainment. The Duffer Brothers act as the executive producers, wearing multiple hats with finesse, alongside Shawn Levy, Dan Cohen, Iain Paterson, and Curtis Gwinn.
Up for a bit more exciting news? Dan Trachtenberg, director of 10 Cloverfield Lane and Prey, is taking the helm for one episode of season 5 before setting off for his new venture, the Predator movie Badlands.
So, Stranger Things fans, are you as thrilled as we are about the eight upcoming movie-style episodes? Share your excitement and thoughts in the comments below!
