David Harbour, known for portraying Sheriff Jim Hopper in Stranger Things, created an emotional moment by sharing a small story from the table read for the final season 5. It made a lot of sense considering that during our first day of shooting my last scene, some cast members cried uncontrollably as Harbour explained the situation. This beautiful interaction occurred on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, where he shared the story.
Harbour realized this emotional connection among cast members started on the second page of the reading, causing people to start crying. “About halfway through, people started crying,” he explained. Moving forward till the end, the actors were beaming with emotion. Harbour mentioned Noah Schnapp, who portrays Will Byers in the series, as one of the people really affected by it. This highlighted how younger actors in Stranger Things have “grown up” on the show.
The tears during the final read weren’t just for the script; they represented the end of an era for the cast. Harbour outlined how many young actors spent their childhood on the show, creating an unusual sense of emotion as the series closed. The closeness built over time made it feel like a family.
David Harbour didn’t reveal any plot details from the interaction, but fans speculate the emotional send-off could signal possible deaths or major twists. Though it didn’t result in actual tears, the essence of Stranger Things will soon come to an end.
Despite being a popular show, Stranger Things faced criticism for keeping the young stars away between seasons. Maintaining authenticity as the teen actors transition into their 20s poses a challenge of blending performance with honesty.
Fans eagerly anticipate Stranger Things Season 5, even though the premiere date is not yet set. Gaten Matarazzo announced the last season will stream in 2025, aiming for a release next year. Despite possible delays, he remains positive about the upcoming season.