After conquering a legion of fans on television, “Stranger Things” is about to take the leap to the stage with an unprecedented story.
Netflix announced the release of “Stranger Things: The First Shadow,” a play set in 1959, two decades before the events of the original series.
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In addition to revealing the play's synopsis, the streaming platform also presented the cast and performance dates in London, United Kingdom.
The first shadow
Oscar Lloyd (James Hopper Jr.), Isabella Pappas (Joyce Byers) and Christopher Buckley (Bob Newby). (Image: Netflix Disclosure)
The play's plot promises to immerse viewers in a journey through time, where young Joyce Byers, Jim Hopper Jr. and Bob Newby face challenges in Hawkins.
The arrival of a new student, Henry Creel, sets off a series of events that demonstrate that the city's past still has a profound impact.
“Stranger Things: The First Shadow” has a script written by Kate Telfry and is jointly directed by Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin.
The premiere is scheduled for November 17th at the Phoenix Theatre, in London, and the play will officially go on display on December 14th.
The production's young cast promises to bring a new perspective to the iconic characters. Isabella Pappas takes on the role of Joyce Byers, Oscar Lloyd plays Jim Hopper Jr. and Christopher Buckley plays Bob Newby.
Young Henry Creel, before becoming the villain Vecna, will be played by Louis McCartney, while Patrick Vaill will play Dr. Brenner, responsible for experiments in Hawkins' laboratory.
High expectations
Directors Daldry and Martin are excited about the talented cast and the opportunity to explore new aspects of the “Stranger Things” universe on stage. “We can’t wait to share this story with the public,” they said in a statement.
Series creators Matt and Ross Duffer are also excited about the theatrical adaptation. They praised the cast and the way the play explores the early days of fan-favorite characters like Hopper, Joyce and Bob.
While fans eagerly await the return of the series on Netflix, the premiere of the play will help ease the nostalgia for the plot, a success with both audiences and critics.
Production on the fifth and final season of “Stranger Things” remains on hold on television due to strike of actors and screenwriters from Hollywood, with no plans to return to the Netflix screen.
