Winona Ryder Lets Slip a Bizarre 'Stranger Things' Ritual to Keep Spoilers at Bay

Published 09/02/2024, 9:05 PM EDT

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Netflix's Stranger Things is a cultural phenomenon, blending nostalgia and sci-fi. But what it also is, is a safe space for its cast and crew. Unlike the multi-million Deadpool movies, secrecy here is paramount, with scripts heavily protected. From safeguarding storylines to shielding spoilers, the Stranger Things set takes its confidentiality very seriously. Speaking of which, Winona Ryder shares the unusual measures taken to prevent leaks, showcasing the story is in the right hands. 

As hilarious as it is, there is a sense of security coming along with it, implies Ryder, who reveals the lengths taken to keep the show's secrets buried.

How does Stranger Things manage to keep their secrets if only they have one?

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Preventing spoilers from reaching fans is something the Stranger Things' team takes quite seriously. And addressing the same in her recent interview with Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad and Confused podcast, Winona Ryder revealed her experience with Stranger Things' bizarre way of keeping the scripts secure. She revealed how the authority shreds the scripts into pieces after the cast is done reading them. Expressing how she felt about it, she joyously added, saying, "I save everything and I'm not used to getting it taken away from me at the end of the day and shredded". 

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Winona Ryder also hinted at the upcoming storyline involving Joyce and Hopper (Jopper) in Season 5, when asked if the fans are going to be satisfied. To which she paused, and she replied, "I think so…". While her tone suggests a mix of confidence and curiosity, in the process, the 52-year-old woman also ended up revealing that the cast has not gotten their hands on the season 5 script yet.

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As hilarious as the revelation was, fans are also a bit miffed about the delay. However, the latest updates bring about hope. 

How far has Stranger Things' Season 5 come?

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Millie Bobby Brown has returned to the Stranger Things set after a brief absence, following her romantic escapades with husband Jake Bongiovi. Despite fans' ongoing wait for substantial updates, the cast has been giving their all to deliver an exceptional season. Brown's return in times as such marks a significant step up in the production process, with the Hawkins gang reuniting to bring the next chapter to life.

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The stars of the show, moreover, have been spotted around the shooting location, offering fans a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes action. As the locals rope in more sneak peeks, excitement builds for the upcoming season. While fans may not have all the answers yet, the latest developments suggest that the wait will be worth it. 

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Shraddha Das is a Content Lead and the Sub Group Head at Netflix Junkie. Captivated by the power of storytelling and the written word at a young age, which led her to pursue a career in journalism at the Esteemed KIIT School of Journalism and Mass Communication, in Orissa. She has over 1500 articles to her name.

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