Stranger Things Cast Shares Tearful Farewell in New Doc
Go behind the scenes of Stranger Things’ final season as the cast and crew say their emotional goodbyes in a revealing new Netflix documentary.
The much-anticipated Stranger Things documentary has finally dropped, giving fans a rare peek behind the curtain as the beloved sci-fi series wraps up its last chapter. While some punters might have hoped for a surprise extra episode, what they get instead is a heartfelt look at the final days on set, with the cast and crew coming together for one last hurrah.
Final Scene, Lasting Memories
The documentary, titled One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5, brings viewers right into the thick of it as filming draws to a close. The last scene shot is the show’s big finale, with Will, Mike, Lucas, Dustin, and Max gathered for a final round of Dungeons and Dragons in the Wheelers’ basement. Once the cameras stop rolling, everyone on set comes together, and Finn Wolfhard steps up to deliver a moving speech.
“I started this show when I was 12 with these guys, and it's gonna sound sad, but I didn't feel like I had a lot of friends when I was a kid,”
Wolfhard shares, his mates and co-stars visibly emotional behind him.
“When I talked to the Duffers for the first time, it felt like I had friends. And now I have so many more friends.”
Decade of Friendship and Farewells
It’s no wonder the tears were flowing, considering many of the cast have spent nearly a decade working side by side, some starting as young as 11. The Duffer brothers, Ross and Matt, take a moment to thank the group for their dedication and the heart they brought to the story. Matt Duffer tells the cast,
“To the cast, people fell in love with this show because they fell in love with you. Thank you for giving so much of yourselves to this story, for all the laughs, the tears, for being the little brothers and sisters we never had. You're family, we love you always.”
Ross Duffer adds,
“I think everyone was surprised by how emotional it was to say goodbye. We really felt like Mike in the final moments of the show. It's just so hard to let go, but you have to. You have to move on.”
As the speeches wrap up, a confetti cannon goes off, and the whole crew and cast share hugs, marking the end of an era. Familiar faces like Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Cara Buono, Joe Keery, and Maya Hawke also turn up to join the send-off.
Letting Go of Eleven
Millie Bobby Brown, who plays Eleven, had already filmed her last scene earlier in the day, likely because her character’s fate takes a dramatic turn in the final episode. After finishing up, Brown reflects on what the role has meant to her, saying,
“It feels like it's a part of me that I'm leaving behind as well. It's not just a character, it's half my life. I'm not ready to let go.”
One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5 is now streaming, offering fans a chance to see the real emotions and camaraderie that made the series a global hit.