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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Director Shawn Levy: Hollywood’s PG Guy Finds His Edge

Shawn Levy has long chafed at the labels Hollywood has placed upon him. That helps explain the evolution of the Montreal-born filmmaker from go-to family comedy guy (Night at the Museum and Cheaper by the Dozen) to the producer of cerebral Oscar winners (Arrival) and cultural behemoths (Stranger Things). After a string of successes in […]

‘Stranger Things’ Returns in 2025: The Coolest Show-Inspired Merch to Hold You Over Until Season 5

Pick up these official Hellfire Club tees, board games, beauty accessories and more gear — or plan a trip to London to see the show's original West End spinoff.

‘Stranger Things’: What We Know About the Final Season

[This story includes major spoilers for all four seasons of Stranger Things.] After seven years, Stranger Things is readying to say goodbye. And on Nov. 6 (when this story first published) — Netflix’s annual Stranger Things Day — what better way to mark the notable date in the world of the Upside Down than by […]

‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 First Look Revealed by Netflix: “Best Season Yet”

Netflix has revealed a first look at the cast and sets of Stranger Things season five. Below is a behind-the-scenes video that includes shots of the Hawkins kids (are they still kids?) in character, as well as some of sets. “I started when I was 10, I’m now turning 20 years old,” says star Millie […]

Jamie Campbell Bower Teases “Completely Insane” ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5: “Out of Control” (Exclusive)

[The following story includes spoilers for Stranger Things season four.] If fans thought Stranger Things season four was jam-packed with drama and action, they’re in for an even bigger and more shocking ride in the show’s fifth and final season. Jamie Campbell Bower, who portrays Henry Creel/Vecna in the hit Netflix series, stopped by iHeart’s […]

Henry Creel Origins Teased in New ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ Trailer

Stranger Things: The First Shadow, the U.K. stage play based on the hit Netflix series, has dropped another trailer looking at the drama’s biggest villain, Henry Creel. “It’s not real. I’m normal,” an anguished Creel, the telekinetic boy played by Louis McCartney, repeatedly declares in the latest teaser for the stage play. Directed by Stephen Daldry […]

Joe Keery Says Taylor Swift Gave Her Early Stamp of Approval for His Song, “End of Beginning”

Joe Keery got a key, early endorsement from Taylor Swift for his hit song, “End of Beginning.” During an appearance on The Spout Podcast, the actor-musician shared an anecdote from the day he and Swift were both spotted at the Electric Lady recording studio in New York City. The Tortured Poets Department singer-songwriter told the […]

Linda Hamilton Reflects on ‘Terminator’ and Almost Retiring Before ‘Stranger Things’ Role

Sarah Connor wears her heart on her sleeve, but Linda Hamilton wears her work on her head. The action movie icon, who first fought Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1984’s classic The Terminator and then teamed up with him in two follow-up films, sits down for an interview with The Hollywood Reporter wearing a beanie emblazoned with […]

Millie Bobby Brown’s ‘Stranger Things’ Co-Star Matthew Modine to Officiate Her Wedding

Millie Bobby Brown is letting her Stranger Things “Papa” officiate her upcoming wedding to Jake Bongiovi. Matthew Modine, who plays Dr. Martin Brenner, aka Eleven’s “Papa,” on the hit Netflix sci-fi series, recently revealed to Access Daily how the idea of being the one to officiate his co-star’s nuptials to Jon Bon Jovi’s son came […]

Finn Wolfhard Talks ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,’ The Grandeur of ‘Stranger Things 5’ and ‘SNL 1975’

Finn Wolfhard’s second collaboration with Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, hits theaters in less than ten days, but the young actor has already reunited with the writing duo for a third time on the set of their highly anticipated drama, SNL 1975. If that wasn’t enough, the Canadian performer is also hard […]

Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ Play Looks to Move to Broadway

A Broadway transfer may be in store for the stage production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow.  A casting notice calling for video submissions from Equity actors has been posted for the production, with a listed Broadway start in 2025. A theater has not yet been named. Stephen Daldry, who helmed the West End production […]

Finn Wolfhard Says He “Didn’t Know” What He Was Doing in Early ‘Stranger Things’ Episodes

Finn Wolfhard recently opened up about how he wasn’t exactly the most skilled actor during his early days on Stranger Things — and understandably so, considering he was 12. During an appearance on Hot Ones, the actor explained he doesn’t watch things from early in the show all that much, but when he does he […]

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