Stranger Things Director Reveals Mind-Blowing Secret Behind Age-Defying Season 5 Looks!
Summary: Despite concerns about aging in Season 5 of Stranger Things, the director remains unfazed, confidently stating that their exceptional makeup department is more than capable of addressing any challenges posed by the passage of time
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Shawn Levy, director and executive producer of Stranger Things, is not concerned about the aging of the cast for season 5, praising the show's makeup department.
Production of the final season has been delayed due to concurrent strikes by both writers and actors, with filming on hold until the SAG-AFTRA strike concludes.
Netflix is giving priority to the production of season 5, as the aging stars will no longer convincingly portray high school students. However, Levy has faith in the hair, makeup, and wardrobe department to preserve the youthful appearance of the characters.
Stranger Things director and executive producer Shawn Levy is unfazed by the aging concerns for season 5, assuring that their talented makeup department can handle it. The highly anticipated final season of Netflix's immensely popular series has been significantly delayed due to the dual strikes by writers and actors. Although the WGA strike has officially ended, allowing the Stranger Things writers to resume their work on season 5, filming will have to wait until the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike is resolved. A recent report disclosed that Netflix is prioritizing the production of Stranger Things season 5 as the aging of the show's stars will soon make it challenging for them to convincingly portray high school students.
In a recent interview with Variety, Levy addressed the concerns regarding the aging of the cast for season 5. When asked if the final season would need to be rewritten in case the actors' strike prolonged, the show's executive producer and frequent director dismissed the worries and expressed confidence in the exceptional skills of their hair, makeup, and wardrobe department. You can find Levy's complete comments below:
We have witnessed the cast of our show mature before our very eyes, as everyone undergoes significant changes between the ages of 12 and 22. Unfortunately, the passing of time only exacerbates this reality. However, our hair, makeup, and wardrobe department is extraordinarily skilled and utilizes costumes, wigs, and makeup to ensure a seamless transformation. Additionally, the influence of the '80s plays a crucial role in transporting these young adult actors back into their iconic Hawkins characters. Thus, we will utilize all the resources at our disposal. It is worth mentioning that our cast shares the same enthusiasm as the rest of us to return to work. Stay tuned for more updates.
Source: Variety
