Stranger Things is one of the greatest science fiction horror shows with astounding popularity. After the season 4 run, the showrunners are heading towards the show’s final season on Netflix.
Created by the Duffer brothers, the Netflix show has an update for the 5th season, which will be a wrap of the hit show. Ross Duffer recently confirmed that the filming of the last season will begin in January, next year, while sharing the list of cast appearing in the final season.
Stranger Things Season 5 Cast List Unveiled
Fans have anticipated for season 5 updates after the show’s fourth season, and the recent update is now out. The unveiled character list for season 5 includes Winona Ryder’s Joyce Byers, David Harbour’s Jim Hopper, and Eleven’s romantic interest Mike Wheeler, played by Finn Wolfhard. The show will also bring Natalia Dyer’s Nancy Wheeler and Charlie Heaton’s Jonathan Byers.
Of course, Millie Bobby Brown’s Eleven is a definite cast for all seasons, and season 5 will feature Brown’s iconic character again with Caleb McLaughlin’s Lucas Sinclair, fan-favorite Dustin Henderson played by Gaten Matarazzo, and Noah Schnapp’s Will Byers.
Also, fans will get to see Karen Wheeler (Cara Buono), Steve Harrington (Joe Keery), Maya Hawke’s Robin Buckley, and Murray Bauman (Brett Gelman). The list, however, scrapped one name, and that could be Sadie Sink’s Max Mayfield. Also, a key member of the Hellfire Club in the series, Eddie Munson (Joseph Quinn) is not confirmed yet, and he could be in the scrapped part as well.
Also read: Will Byers Wasn’t Noah Schnapp’s Original Choice for Stranger Things
Fans Reacted to The New Character List
The redacted name in the list left Stranger Things fans in a frenzy. As the list is out, fans have speculated wild theories and the guess game and commented whose name could be behind the black marker.
Wow, a mysteriously redacted name on the cast list? I bet it’s just Barb coming back from the Upside Down again. Can’t wait for the final season of ‘STRANGER THINGS’ to blow our minds!
— 🍍Anael ❤️ (@anael__mevoung) December 13, 2023
It has to be Eddie right? Bc i feel like max’s name would be with the teenagers
— Ashton ☀️ (@lemon_boy110) December 13, 2023
3 options for the crossed name: Eddie Munson or Vecna or new character
— Laura Nehme (@LauraNehme1999) December 13, 2023
Glad to see Murray’s there for the end of it. That’s probably Max but idk why they would act like we don’t think she’s coming back lmao Unless…it’s Billy or Eddy?
— RD (@stone_rd) December 13, 2023
the redacted name is obviously for max as it’s the exact place her name is in the cast list for a s4 script, but even if it wasn’t, it’s only for who is in the first episode, not the whole season. pic.twitter.com/qoGOzx7pKv
— britney (@abigailblossoms) December 14, 2023
Whoa, the redacted name in the stranger things season 5 cast list has fans in a frenzy! the speculation is wild, from max to linda hamilton’s role. can’t wait for the final season!
— Clarity (@PlentyOfClarity) December 13, 2023
Right now, it is only a guess game. Although speculation hints at two characters more than others, it is too early to judge. Perhaps there will be an updated list with the inclusion of more characters as the project develops. As filming of the 5th season of Stranger Things will begin in January, the show is expected to land on Netflix in early 2025.
