• Netflix confirmed that production on the fifth and final season of Stranger Things is underway
• The show originally faced rejection from many networks before being picked up by Netflix
• Millie Bobby Brown shaved her head to play Eleven in the show, drawing inspiration from Charlize Theron in Mad Max and Miley Cyrus’ American accent
Here is what happened:
The much-anticipated fifth and final season of “Stranger Things” is currently underway as Netflix recently confirmed the production with a sweet group photo of the Hawkins crew back on set. The black-and-white photo showed all the returning cast members reuniting ahead of the final season. This includes the OG cast members, the Duffer brothers, Sadie Sink, Joe Keery, Charlie Heaton, Brett Gelman, Maya Hawke, Natalia Dyer, Jamie Campbell Bower, and Priah Ferguson.
The show almost never made it to air, with many networks turning down the Duffer brothers’ homage to the movies they loved in the 1980s. However, the series went on to become a pop culture sensation, winning over audiences with its nostalgic adventures, fierce friendships, and monster mysteries in Hawkins, Indiana.
Many little-known facts about “Stranger Things” have emerged over the years. For instance, the idea for the show was initially called “Montauk” before it was rebranded as “Stranger Things.” Additionally, the Duffer brothers initially wanted to film the series on Long Island but had to switch to Atlanta after encountering challenges with the original location.
The cast has also witnessed significant pay raises, and interesting audition processes, such as the case of Dacre Montgomery, who filmed a fun, yet slightly raunchy, audition tape to win the part of Billy. These little-known facts offer an intriguing glimpse into the making of the beloved series and the journey of its cast and creators.
