Around one year ago, the popular Netflix show “Stranger Things,” which is considered the company’s most valuable asset, was officially renewed for its highly-anticipated fifth and final season. Since then, fans have awaited production updates and news about the upcoming season while feeling lost in the Upside-Down. This article will provide you with all the latest information about “Stranger Things” Season 5, including when new casting opportunities are expected to become available.
Which individuals will be part of the cast for ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5?
The prominent characters (or more fittingly, the ones who survived) from the previous four seasons will be returning for the fifth installment of “Stranger Things.” The popular group of friends who serve as the main protagonists of the show, including Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven), Finn Wolfhard (Mike), Noah Schnapp (Will), Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas), Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin), Sadie Sink (Max), and Priah Ferguson (Erica), will all make appearances.
In addition to the main cast, the upcoming season of “Stranger Things” will feature recurring appearances from Joe Keery (Steve), Maya Hawke (Robin), Natalia Dyer (Nancy), Charlie Heaton (Jonathan), Eduardo Franco (Argyle), David Harbour (Jim), Winona Ryder (Joyce), Bret Gelman (Murray), Tom Wlaschiha (Dmitri), and Jamie Campbell-Bower (Henry/One/Vecna).
Although there is uncertainty regarding the commencement of production for “Stranger Things” Season 5, the casting crew has a history of partnering with Backstage to recruit actors for the series. For the previous four seasons, Atlanta-based background casting director Heather Taylor from Casting TaylorMade collaborated with us to locate suitable talent. Therefore, as soon as production commences, we can expect to see some casting notices posted.
In the meantime, while you await new opportunities, you can peruse our comprehensive guides on how to land a role in the show or how to audition for Netflix. Additionally, you can explore new universes and check out comparable science fiction and background opportunities that are presently casting.
What is the release date for ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5?
Regrettably, Netflix has not divulged any information regarding the anticipated release date for “Stranger Things” Season 5. However, Ross Duffer, one of the Duffer Brothers, stated that the writing team resumed work during the first week of August 2022. In late September, the “Stranger Things” writers’ Twitter account posted a photo of their finished whiteboard layout, but no additional updates have been provided by the production team other than a photo of the Episode 1 script shared in November, titled “The Crawl.”
Nevertheless, the series cast members have been dropping hints that provide more insight. During a TikTok Live session in January, Schnapp disclosed that production is slated to commence in May. With the exception of the two-part fourth season, which released its first part in May, each season has premiered in either July or October (the second part of Season 4 premiered in July). Thus, whether “Stranger Things” Season 5 is released as a single part or in two segments, it is probable that it will follow the same timeline.
The primary uncertainty surrounding the release of Season 5 pertains to the year it will debut. Will it be in 2024 or 2025? During a recent interview with GQ, Wolfhard mentioned that he will be 22 years old when Season 5 is released, implying a potential release date of December 2024. However, according to Seventeen, this would be the case only if Wolfhard’s statement is accurate.
Meanwhile, the “Stranger Things” franchise is continuing to expand. We are already aware that several spinoffs are in the works, and a new stage performance titled “Stranger Things: The First Shadow” is expected to launch in late 2023 in London.