Behind the Scenes: Is There Drama with the ‘Stranger Things’ Cast?
With the fifth season of “Stranger Things” set to debut later this month, curiosity grows about the dynamics among the cast. Having grown up together on the show, the actors seem close, but how strong are their off-screen connections?
Finn Wolfhard on Cast Friendships
In 2023, Finn Wolfhard, who plays Mike Wheeler, told GQ that the group isn’t glued together through constant messaging.
“We’re not on everyday-text vibes in any way. Do you text your cousins every day? They’re our family. We’ll talk on birthdays, but if I ever needed anything, they’re there.”
Now 22, Wolfhard also joked about his co-star Winona Ryder’s texting habits.
“She’s one of the funniest texters ever, because she’ll message you and when you reply—she never answers again.”
Winona Ryder’s Comments Spark Discussion
In an August 2024 interview with Esquire, Winona Ryder, who portrays Joyce Byers, made remarks that sparked fan speculation when she omitted Millie Bobby Brown while naming her favorite colleagues.
“I love the boys and I love Sadie [Sink] and Maya [Hawke].”
Ryder also touched on younger actors’ shifting relationship with film culture.
“I don’t mean to sound hopeless. There are a few who just aren’t into movies. The first thing they say is, ‘How long is it?’”
Some fans suspected she was hinting at Millie Bobby Brown, who had admitted earlier that year in an interview with The U.S. Sun that she finds it difficult to sit through entire films.
Author’s Summary
The “Stranger Things” cast remains close though not constantly connected, with interviews revealing generational gaps and quirks that intrigue fans more than divide them.