Stranger Things Star Offers First Look at Lucas in Season 5

Here’s a summary of the latest updates for Stranger Things Season 5:

Lucas Will Keep His Hi-Top Hairstyle for the Final Season

Caleb McLaughlin, who plays Lucas Sinclair, shared a behind-the-scenes photo on Instagram from the upcoming fifth and final season of Stranger Things. The photo, which shows McLaughlin in character as Lucas, reveals that he will keep the same hi-top fade hairstyle he had in Season 4. The photo, featuring production equipment and crew members in the background, sparked fan reactions, with many commenting on Lucas’ iconic hairstyle. The official Stranger Things Instagram account also acknowledged the post with a fun comment.

Returning Cast for Season 5

Stranger Things was renewed for a fifth season in February 2022, with the final season confirmed to have eight episodes. The main cast, including Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven), Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin), Finn Wolfhard (Mike), Noah Schnapp (Will), Natalia Dyer (Nancy), Charlie Heaton (Jonathan), Winona Ryder (Joyce), and David Harbour (Hopper), will all return.

Other fan-favorite characters like Sadie Sink (Max), Maya Hawke (Robin), Brett Gelman (Murray), Priah Ferguson (Erica), and Jamie Campbell Bower (Henry Creel/Vecna) will also be back. Although plot details remain secret, Jamie Campbell Bower has hinted that the final season will be “completely insane,” surpassing the intensity of Season 4.

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Filming Schedule and Future of the Franchise

Filming for Season 5 was delayed due to the writers’ and actors’ strikes and didn’t start until January 2024. Cast members have been tight-lipped about when filming will wrap, with Joe Keery (Steve Harrington) mentioning that even he isn’t sure how far along they are in the production process.

While Season 5 will conclude the original series, the Stranger Things franchise will continue. Netflix has plans for an animated series, a live-action spinoff, and a stage play titled Stranger Things: The First Shadow, set to debut on Broadway in 2025. The final season of Stranger Things is also expected to premiere in 2025, making it a significant year for fans of the series.

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This summary captures the key points about the final season of Stranger Things, focusing on cast updates, filming progress, and the future of the franchise.