‘Stranger Things’ Star Overwhelmed with Emotion at Series Finale Table Read
As the popular Netflix series “Stranger Things” gears up for its final season, cast members were recently brought to tears during the emotional last table read. The hit show’s stars shared their heartfelt reactions to the inevitable end of the beloved series.
In a recent interview with Variety, the cast and producers of ‘Stranger Things’ reminisced about the poignant moment when they gathered to read through the script of the show’s final episode. Actor Charlie Heaton, who plays Jonathan Byers, disclosed that young co-stars Finn Wolfhard (Mike Wheeler) and Noah Schnapp (Will Byers) were the first to break down in tears during the emotional reading.
Heaton recounted the emotional atmosphere, revealing, “Noah is bawling his eyes out, like deep sobs. And then Finn was crying. That really set everyone off.” The raw emotions experienced during the table read left a lasting impact on the entire cast.
Reflecting on the experience, Finn Wolfhard shared a light-hearted remark, mentioning, “The whole thing is just crying. I was like, ‘I’m not going to cry. I’m going to feel very normal, and it’s going to be great.’ And then halfway through, I just started totally bawling my eyes out.”
Noah Schnapp, who plays Will Byers, expressed his anticipation for how the emotional scene would translate on screen, as filming the finale had already taken place. Schnapp delved into the profound connection the cast feels with their characters, as he shared, “It felt like they were writing the end of our real people lives — it went beyond just the screenplay.”
The sentiment was echoed by actress Natalia Dyer, who portrays Nancy Wheeler, describing the final table read as “reverent” and marking a significant moment in the cast and crew’s journey that has spanned nearly a decade. Dyer expressed the complex mix of emotions felt by the team as they approached the show’s conclusion.
Producer Ross Duffer and actor Finn Wolfhard highlighted the remarkable parallels between the series finale dialogue and the cast members’ real-life experiences. Duffer explained, “We were just talking about these characters. It really was once we did the final table read that it was like, ‘Oh, of course.’ That is when I saw how much it was mirroring their real-life experience.”
Netflix had announced the commencement of production for the final season of ‘Stranger Things’ in January 2024, confirming the return of main cast members and teasing the thrilling storyline ahead. The new season is set to delve into a high-stakes battle against the formidable antagonist Vecna, promising a dramatic and suspenseful conclusion to the beloved show.
As fans eagerly await the premiere of ‘Stranger Things’ season 5, scheduled to be released in multiple volumes leading up to the grand finale on New Year’s Eve, the emotional journey of the cast and crew behind the scenes has added another layer of depth to the series’ conclusion.
In a bittersweet moment, the ‘Stranger Things’ family bids farewell to an era of captivating storytelling and unforgettable characters, leaving behind a legacy that will resonate with viewers for years to come.