Since 2016, Stranger Things has been one of the hottest things on TV. The science fiction show about a town in Indiana that becomes plagued by monsters and mysteries has a rabid fanbase and avid following. The show’s young stars, including Millie Bobby Brown and Finn Wolfhard, have become sensations in their own right. Brown especially has found herself in the media and tabloid spotlight for a variety of reasons.
However, Stranger Things is coming to an end. Season 5, which is due to begin filming later this year, will bring the show’s near-decade run to an end. After a fair amount of globe-trotting in recent seasons, the show will once again focus on Hawkins, Indiana. The Duffer Brothers, the creative team behind the smash hit, have confirmed that while the main show will end, it is not the end of the show’s story.
Animated Spin-Off Latest Addition To “Stranger Things” Slate
Announced Monday, an animated Stranger Things spin-off has been ordered by Netflix. Rumors of anime-inspired or animated Stranger Things show have been floated for several years. Little is known about the show, which will be run by Eric Robles and executive produced by The Duffers. Robles is a former character designer who has worked on shows such as Skunk Fu, Fanboy & Chum Chum, and Glitch Techs. It is not clear if this project is related to the long-rumored Stranger Things: Tokyo show concept. However, it is more than likely going to focus on a new group of characters, be it in Hawkins or elsewhere. Despite the lack of details, an animated project is something the Duffer Brothers have always wanted. “”We’ve always dreamed of an animated Stranger Things in the vein of the Saturday morning cartoons that we grew up loving,” the brothers told Variety.
An animated show is just the latest in a long line of spin-offs for the Netflix Stranger Things brand. The expanding world of Stranger Things also includes a rumored live-action spin-off, as well as a West End stage production. As for the Duffer Brothers themselves, they have been attached to several Netflix projects away from Stranger Things. The brothers will reportedly lead a live-action Death Note series, as well as an adaptation of Stephen King’s The Talisman. However, it’s safe to say that the Stranger Things brand isn’t going away anytime soon.
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