Maya Hawke, star of the hit Netflix series “Stranger Things,” revealed that the long wait for season five is due to the extended length of each episode. In a podcast, Hawke explained that series creators Matt and Ross Duffer are deeply invested in ensuring the quality of the script. Fans can look forward to a particularly comprehensive and detailed season.
By August Roberts
Longer Episodes and Complex Production
Hawke shared that the filming of season five of “Stranger Things” is taking so long because each episode is essentially a standalone film. “We’re making, basically, eight movies,” she said on the Podcrushed podcast on June 27. Each episode is very long and requires significant production effort. This is one reason why viewers have been waiting three years for the next installment.
The Duffer Brothers’ Intensive Work
The Duffer Brothers take their responsibility as showrunners very seriously and are heavily involved in the writing process. Despite having a great team of writers, they are very intense and meticulous about the quality of the script. This dedication to quality means that writing and filming each season takes a long time. However, this commitment ensures that fans will get a well-crafted and thoroughly developed finale.
Maya Hawke’s Hopes for Her Character
In a September 2022 interview with Rolling Stone, Hawke expressed her desire for her character, Robin Buckley, to have a heroic moment in the finale. “I would love to die and get my hero’s moment,” she said. She also praised the Duffer Brothers for their love and care for their actors and characters, noting that they are reluctant to kill off characters. Hawke appreciates this quality and hopes that the final season will deliver both exciting and emotional moments.
Expectations for Season Five
Filming for the fifth and final season began in January 2024 and is expected to take about a year. Hawke joked on the podcast that the show is “a little bit cursed” due to the lengthy production times. Despite this, she remains optimistic and looks forward to seeing how her character’s story unfolds. Robin had a girlfriend at the end of season four, which gave Hawke mixed feelings, since she cherishes the friendship between Robin and Steve Harrington (Joe Keery).
The long wait for season five of “Stranger Things” appears to be worthwhile, as the Duffer Brothers and the entire team work hard to deliver an impressive finale. With longer episodes and complex storylines, viewers can anticipate a thrilling and emotional season.
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