Happy Friday, my dear strangers!
This is Mrs. Strange, and on today’s episode for Stranger Universe, I will go over a casting
rumor for Stranger Things 5, specifically that a certain 80s action star is joining
the show in the final season!
Stranger Things 5 is unfortunately on hold.
The writers strike is still ongoing and there seems to be no end in sight.
The last time we had a writers strike in 2008, it went on for over 100 days, and it looks
like this one might go on for just as long.
For all we know, the show might not even go into production until the very end of the
summer.
Finn Wolfhard particularly hopes that season 5 starts filming in August.
In the meantime, a few rumors have been popping up around, such
as this one that started spreading on social media yesterday.
It has been reported that Linda Hamilton, famous for the role of Sarah Connor in the
Terminator franchise, has joined the cast for Stranger Things season 5.
This show has already gained a reputation for incorporating beloved figures from the
1980s into its storyline, and the addition of Linda Hamilton definitely follows this
pattern.
The only problem with this rumor, and it is a massive red flag, is that it comes from
the website “Giant Freakin Robot.”
In the past, they have been an unreliable source of news for any entertainment media,
whether it’s film or television.
In regards to Stranger Things 5, the specific details regarding Hamilton’s character remain
undisclosed, but the outlet claims that she will play a major role in the show’s final
season.
Given Linda Hamilton's impressive acting career, fans are left to wonder about the nature of
her character in Stranger Things, if she is indeed joining the cast in season 5.
Will she be an ally assisting the heroes of Hawkins, or will she take on the role of an
antagonist, being the person above Colonel Sullivan and in charge of the military forces
in the small town of Indiana?
No matter the kind of role she will get, I am sure fans would love it, and it fits with
the trend of casting 80s icons into the show.
We had actors such as Sean Astin in season 2, Cary Elwes in season 3, and Robert Englund
in season 4, not to mention Winona Ryder and Matthew Modine since the first season.
I doubt this report is legit, but it should not come as a surprise if the Duffers will
once again find another icon from the 1980s and cast them for season 5.
We previously speculated that Bruce Campbell could be involved based on the comment that
the writers made about Stranger Things 5 having a small but notable connection to the Evil
Dead franchise, so who knows what person we will get.
While it remains uncertain that Linda Hamilton has joined the cast, one last thing I would
like to bring up is what the Duffer Brothers said last year about not adding any new characters
in season 5.
Even though the show needs to prioritize its main cast, especially those that have been
left out of the spotlight, it shouldn’t be a surprise if the creators added more people.
With the gates opening up in the middle of Hawkins, the cat is out of the bag, and the
citizens of the small town will be out of control.
I predict that we will see religious zealots believing that this is the apocalypse and
the portals are the Gates of Hell.
On top of that, the Army will be sending more personnel and Sullivan will come over after
seeing the California gang storm off.
As for Linda Hamilton, I can definitely see her as some sort of general or villainous
military character that is trying to control the situation in Hawkins.
Maybe she could work as a reluctant rival of Sullivan, but I don’t know if she could
work as an ally for our heroes.
We shall see if this report ends being true, but I doubt it.
Overall, interesting times.
And that is all that we have for today!
Do you think that this rumor is false?
And if it ends up being true, what are your thoughts on Linda Hamilton joining the cast
in Stranger Things 5?
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