Stranger Things will “use all the tools available” to deal with aging cast

❘ Published: 2023-10-24T14:14:30

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Stranger Things producer Shawn Levy has said they will “use all the tools available” to deal with the aging cast for Season 5.

Netflix’s Stranger Things is one of the shows most at risk amid the Hollywood strikes. Why? Because it needs its fifth and final season to start shooting before its aging cast can no longer pass for teenagers.

Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, and Gaten Matarazzo were all just kids when they joined the hit sci-fi series back in 2016 – but that was more than seven years ago.

While the creators are ready to start shooting Season 5 and the writers’ strike has reached a resolution, the actors’ strike is ongoing – but producer Shawn Levy isn’t too concerned.

Stranger Things will “use all the tools available” to deal with aging cast

In a new interview with Variety, Levy was asked about whether Stranger Things Season 5 – the final season of the Netflix show – will have to be rewritten if the strike goes on for much longer.

“We’ve already watched the cast of our show grow up in the public eye, and between 12 and 22, every human being changes profoundly. This passage of time is definitely not helping,” he explained.

“That being said, our hair and makeup and wardrobe department are pretty exceptional, using costumes and wigs and makeup. The ’80s are also our friends in returning these young adult actors to their iconic Hawkins characters.

“So we’re going to use all the tools available to us. And I know our cast is as eager to get back to work as the rest of us.”

Earlier on in the interview, Levy expressed the team’s eagerness to get the fifth season underway – but not until a fair deal is made.

“I can say with confidence I think every actor, director, producer, writer, and crew member wants to get back to work,” he said.

“I think that Stranger Things is a true flag-bearing franchise for Netflix’s brand, and everyone there is also hungry to make the next season.

“However, none of that can happen unless there is a fair and equitable deal made. I’m saying a small prayer that I will already be back at work once this piece runs.”

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