How 'Stranger Things' Plans to Keep the Cast Looking the Same Age
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The writers of Stranger Things have officially resumed work on season 5, and production is no doubt ramping up now that the SAG-AFTRA strike has made significant strides. But one slight issue? The fact that the cast has aged literal years between seasons.
Variety asked Stranger Things executive producer and director Shawn Levy if he was concerned that "the final act will have to be rewritten" given the cast's ages, and he had this to say:
"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. 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 all the tools available to us. And I know our cast is as eager to get back to work as the rest of us."
And re: how important Stranger Things is to Netflix (especially amid recent strike negotiations), Shawn said, "I can’t speak to how important Stranger Things is to Netflix in the strike talks, and I am not inclined to speak on their behalf. I can say with confidence I think every actor, director, producer, writer, and crew member wants to get back to work. 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."
Well said!
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