‘Stranger Things’ Papa Matthew Modine Follows Suit, Years After Millie Bobby Brown’s ‘Monsterverse’ Outing to Join a Star-Studded Cast

Published 03/05/2025, 6:08 PM PST

After conquering the Demogorgon-infested Upside Down, Millie Bobby Brown unleashed her inner beast and leveled up by joining the Monsterverse in 2021. But it was her on-screen dad, Dr. Martin Brenner, portrayed by Matthew Modine, who initially lured the young heroine into the dark abyss of Stranger Things and an even stranger destiny. Now, the tables have turned, and Modine is taking a cue from Brown’s playbook, entering the multiverse of Monsterverse to inject an extra dose of stranger star power to launch a new monstrous chapter.

In fact, Modine is joining forces with some of the most formidable Hollywood heavyweights for his next monstrous outing, and here is a rundown of the same.

Matthew Modine follows in the footsteps of Millie Bobby Brown, joins Monsterverse

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According to a recent report by Deadline, Matthew Modine is resurrecting a cinematic trajectory previously tapped by his favorite lab rat, Millie Bobby Brown, with a deal closed with Legendary for the next feature film of Monsterverse franchise. As the news broke out, Modine took to X, sharing the scoop to express his excitement in teaming up with the starry cast of the forthcoming Monsterverse film. “I can’t wait to get to work on this next phase of [Monsterverse],” the actor wrote.

As per the outlet, Modine joins Dan Stevens, who is poised to reprise his role as Trapper. Also joining them are Kaitlyn Dever, Jack OÇonnell, and Delroy Lindo. Grant Sputore directs the upcoming untitled project and Dave Callaham is said to have written the most recent draft for it. The project will bring to the fold several human characters with Godzilla and Kong as they face off against a combating doomsday. 

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That said, is there any word on which role Matthew Modine takes in the untitled Monsterverse film?

All about Matthew Modine’s role in the forthcoming Monsterverse project

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Fresh off celebrating a milestone of his cinematic career, Matthew Modine is circling one of the most monumental franchises of all time, Monsterverse. Though multiple reports have emerged since his confirmed deal, plot details of the project are being kept completely under the wraps. However, according to quite a few outlets, Modine will reportedly take on the role of a high-ranking general. 

Except for that, the specifics are extremely tight-lipped. Filming for the upcoming Monsteverse movie is due to start this April in Australia. The project is scheduled for a 2027 release on March 26, following suit of the franchise's spring release trajectory. Though fans might have to wait a bit to find out more details on it, for now, the Monsterverse is reeking of Upside Down star power, and surely something monstrous is about to be unleashed.

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Anushka Bhattacharya

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I'm Anushka Bhattacharya, an entertainment journalist at Netflix Junkie. Armed with a degree in literature, I once wielded my words to catalyze change within society through my work with NGOs. However, as I stumbled into the exuberant hole of crime thrillers and documentaries on Netflix, it was love at first sight and pushed me into entertainment journalism.

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