Stranger Things' Cast Makes The Show

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If season 4 of Stranger Things has proven anything, it’s that the allure of the show goes far beyond 80s nostalgia. There are a multitude of things that this series has received credit for, like the perfectly mapped out soundtrack, the realistic visuals, and the brilliantly woven storyline, but one thing in particular remains the primary focus of praise that the show receives.

Though the majority of who make up the primary characters in the show are children, one of the most notable features of Stranger Things is the cast. Not even considering the actors that had substantial fame prior to the series starting (like Winona Ryder) it has constantly been mentioned that the performances of the actors are what really sell the story.

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Of course, with so much focus on the performative excellence of the cast, especially the child actors, the casting director has often spoken on the process for deciding who they cast. As one might imagine, the process for finding child actors that could handle the dark concepts of the series, but also deliver captivating and emotional performances, was a tall task. Nonetheless, Emmy Award winner and nominee, Carmen Cuba, did it.

Cuba already had experience working with the Duffer brothers, which made it easy to ensure that everyone was on the same page in terms of the vision for the series. The casting process began with the adult characters because it was an easier process, and as a result, Winona was the first actor on board, which gave the show a big star to pull in an audience and give the new actors room to shine. After Hopper was cast, the focus quickly shifted to the kid characters. After seeing around 2,000 auditions, they