Stranger Things fans have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of season 5, but the ongoing Writer’s Guild of America (WGA) strike has put a temporary halt to production. However, amidst the delay, there is a glimmer of hope as one of the show’s stars, Caleb McLaughlin, shares a positive update on the upcoming season.
Positive Update From Caleb McLaughlin
In an interview, McLaughlin gave a promising update on Stranger Things season 5. Despite not reading the scripts yet, the actor knows what will happen in season 5. More importantly, McLaughlin expresses his support for the WGA strike and teases that the final season will make viewers happy. Check out his statement below:
“I haven’t had a chance [to read the script] but I have an idea of what’s going to happen. I know some stuff. Right now, we’re supporting the writers. I think it’s going to be good, though. I think it’s going to be really good. I think people are going to be happy. I don’t know too much that is going to happen, but until the writers’ strike is over, I’ll be able to get more information.”
Impact Of The WGA Strike On Stranger Things Season 5
The Stranger Things season 5 delay means there’s no anticipated release window. Before the strike, there were anticipations that season 5 would release sometime in 2024 to break the show’s trend of long hiatus between seasons. However, it is uncertain how long it will take for the WGA to reach a deal with the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers. Until that happens, production will remain delayed. With several of the Stranger Things stars in college, it’s also unclear how quickly production can get underway once the strike does end.
The Possibility Of A Time Jump
The delay does give greater weight to the probability of Stranger Things season 5 having a time jump. While a time jump hasn’t been confirmed, the Duffer brothers have commented on the possibility, and it has remained a popular theory. With the writers’ strike, a time jump might be necessary to make the characters’ ages believable since season 4 already struggled with the noticeable aging of its main actors. Season 4 also experienced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in some of the cast members portraying high school freshmen despite nearing their 20s in real-life.
The Impact And Victory Of The WGA Strike
The biggest impact of the Stranger Things season 5 delay is that it is a victory for the WGA to have the prominent show on its side, as remarked by McLaughlin. The ongoing strike has disrupted production schedules across the industry, and having a popular series like Stranger Things support the strike adds further weight to the cause. While fans may have to wait longer for the next season, the positive update from McLaughlin brings excitement and anticipation for what’s to come in Stranger Things season 5.
