As fans eagerly await the final season of the beloved Netflix series “Stranger Things,” star David Harbour has provided some tantalizing hints about what’s in store for the show’s conclusion. In a recent interview on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, Harbour discussed the upcoming season, shedding light on the emotional and epic journey that awaits both the characters and the audience.
Harbour, known for his role as Jim Hopper, revealed that he had received the scripts for Season 5 prior to the writers’ strike that has caused delays in production. Although he hasn’t read the final ending yet, he expressed that he knows the general direction the story will take. “I know where we net out and it’s very, very moving. That is the term I will use,” he shared.
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The actor hinted that Season 5 won’t immediately pick up after the events of Season 4, which concluded with the Upside Down infiltrating Hawkins and Max in a coma. Harbour hinted, “We’re going to start somewhere after that, so you’ve gotta imagine the world is a different place.”
One thing that fans can anticipate is the grand scale of the final season. Harbour praised the showrunners, Matt and Ross Duffer, for their impressive work on crafting the series. He mentioned that the set pieces and scripts for Season 5 are more ambitious and expansive than anything the show has attempted before.
Despite the challenges posed by the ongoing writers’ strike and production delays, Harbour remains excited to return to the set and conclude the journey with his character. He expressed his enthusiasm for wrapping up the story of the original characters, including Eleven, Hopper, Joyce, Will, and Mike. “They’re going to pay them off in big ways because they’ve lived with you for the past eight years,” he assured fans.
While the exact premiere date for Season 5 of “Stranger Things” remains uncertain, Harbour’s insights have undoubtedly heightened the anticipation among fans. As viewers prepare to bid farewell to the supernatural mysteries of Hawkins, it’s clear that the show’s creators and cast are dedicated to delivering a satisfying and memorable conclusion to the beloved series.
In the meantime, fans can catch David Harbour in the upcoming Sony video game racing film “Gran Turismo,” set to be released on August 25th. As the countdown to the final season of “Stranger Things” continues, audiences can rest assured that the conclusion promises to be a rollercoaster of emotions, surprises, and epic moments that will leave a lasting impact.