Ready to Brace Yourself for the Return of ‘Stranger Things’ as a Stage Play to Be Set in London?

Published 03/09/2023, 10:00 AM EST

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You all might be feeling the spark of excitement once again as we recently received an update on Stranger Things Season 5. David Harbour has revealed that the show will begin shooting in June and he is training for it. While it looks like, this is a season of treats for fans since the creators have also announced the arrival of a stage play based on the show. If you follow the updates of this Netflix series regularly, you might know that the play will premiere in London’s West End later this year. But have you gathered all the details of the storyline of this mysterious drama? Well, if not, then we might suggest fans brace themselves for the incredible backstory of Hawkins coming up.

The creators have made it easier for viewers to involve themselves with something related while they wait for the final season of Stranger Things. Netflix is producing a stage play titled Stranger Things: The First Shadow that will take the audience back to 1959 long before Hawkins turned into a deathbed.

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Moreover, the prequel will introduce fans to new endearing characters Duffer Brothers said in a statement. While you might still get to meet some familiar faces like Jim Hopper and Bob Newby, tells CNBC. Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin will be taking the charge of this stage drama as directors and Kate Trefry has written it.

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Meanwhile, if you don’t know, this is the first time Netflix is bringing a live stage adaption that will be set at the Phoenix Theatre.

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The breakout star of Stranger Things, Joseph Quinn, recently opened up about his return in season 5. According to Metro, he will not be coming back in the finale after his epic self-sacrifice. As the actor recently stated at the London Comic Con that he died, so the possibilities of his return are unlikely.

The British star gave an honest answer, so fans who have been waiting for his return in some supernatural form do not keep their hopes up. Alas! it looks like the Duffer Brothers are sticking to their plan to end things without making any addition.

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Are you excited to watch the beginning of the end? Tell us your views in the comment section.

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Shikha Arya is an experienced entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, having contributed over 1000 articles to the platform. She holds a Master's degree in English Literature from a prestigious university and has honed her writing skills over three years. Shikha's forte lies in crafting thought-provoking pieces about the lives of pop culture icons.

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