Unveiling the Terrifying Stranger Things Season 5 Pre-Vis Amidst Intensifying SAG-AFTRA Strike

Summary

The ongoing strike in Hollywood has caused major delays in the production of Stranger Things season 5, with no end in sight.

Due to the show's turbulent production history, which includes previous hiatuses and the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be concerns about the young cast aging. The breakout stars of Stranger Things may face scheduling conflicts as they balance their commitments to the show with other high-profile projects. Fans eagerly anticipate the swift resolution of any strike and the resumption of production.

The writers room of Stranger Things has released a horrifying pre-vis clip from season 5, as the SAG-AFTRA strike enters its 100th day on October 21. Originally scheduled to start filming in May 2023, production for Stranger Things season 5 came to a halt due to the Writers Guild of America strike in the same month. While the WGA eventually reached an agreement with the studios in late September, SAG-AFTRA members are still in the midst of their ongoing disputes. As studios continue to struggle in reaching an agreement with the actors, there is a possibility that fans may only have access to a pre-vis version of the highly anticipated season 5.

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Titled McCockle’s Farm, this CGI rendering features Nancy, Jonathan, and Dustin in a car plunging into the Upside Down. The writers humorously remarked, "Another week without an agreement. Another week closer to experiencing this."

Stranger Things, despite being one of Netflix's most popular and critically acclaimed original series, has faced numerous challenges in its production history. The show encountered issues even before the recent strike action in Hollywood. With the first season debuting in 2016, the young cast of Stranger Things appeared to age rapidly between subsequent seasons due to the uneven release dates of the show. This phenomenon was widely discussed and became more problematic in 2019's season 3 when the COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted the filming schedule for season 4.

The video tag is not supported by your browser. As production on Stranger Things season 5 remains uncertain and the younger cast members are already in their early 20s, it is likely that these criticisms will resurface for the final season. Although the Duffer brothers have suggested a time jump in the season 4 finale, the duration of the ongoing strike action may require additional narrative adjustments.

Moreover, as Stranger Things' breakout stars, Millie Bobby Brown and Finn Wolfhard, are already occupied with prestigious projects apart from their roles in the show, they may encounter significant scheduling conflicts once the strikes conclude. Given this, it is undoubtedly the fervent desire of Stranger Things' fans for SAG-ATRA's endeavors to swiftly and triumphantly reach a resolution, leading to a prompt resumption of production.