The Duffer brothers' Stranger Things narrative is so strong that it returned an Oscar-nominated filmmaker from retirement. We're talking about The Shawshank Redemption director Frank Darabont, who is set to direct key moments of Stranger Things Season 5.
The fate of Vecna and fan-favorite characters in Stranger Things on Netflix will be explored in the upcoming and last season. To ensure maximum engagement and a chilling narrative, the Duffer brothers have welcomed Frank Darabont to direct some episodes of the horror fiction.
Frank Darabont is a celebrated filmmaker who retired after giving some of the best films of all time, one of which is The Shawshank Redemption, which is best recognized for its theme of hope and resilience. The film didn't perform well after its theatrical release, but after it received seven Academy Awards nominations, fans couldn't stop renting the film in 1995. And now the film's director is back for Stranger Things Season 5.
Frank Darabont revealed the reason for coming out of retirement to direct Stranger Things 5
Now that it has been confirmed that Frank Darabont will be the director for some of the episodes of Stranger Things 5, fans must be curious about the motivation behind the move. Per Daily Beast, the filmmaker shared his thoughts about the hit Netflix series and said:
"What really dragged me out of retirement was that my wife and I really love this show."
It turns out that Frank Darabont is one of the fans of Stranger Things, and now he has a part in creating the finale. The director added:
"Our content now is so filled with horrible people doing horrible things for greedy reasons but Stranger Things has so much heart. That positivity is something I really responded to."
Darabont commended the positive message highlighted in the series, which is often ignored in modern media. The filmmaker didn't confirm if he has returned to filmmaking, but at this point, he's enjoying the collaboration with a creative team.
Fans have high expectations with the series finale, as it will be the last time we'll see Eleven and her groupmates standing against the dark side of the Upside Down. This will also be the last chance to free Hawkins from Vecna's growing threats in the TV series.
What is the latest update on Stranger Things Season 5?
The fifth installment's production is set to wrap up in October 2024, and Netflix has already shared a behind-the-scenes video that gives a glimpse at the sets and features cast members sharing their experiences.
While talking about the finale with The Guardian, one of the Duffer brothers shared:
"It's the biggest it's ever been in terms of scale, but it has been really fun because everyone's back together in Hawkins: the boys and Eleven interacting more in line with how it was in season one."
The producers also stated that fans might get a spin-off series, but the story of Eleven and her friends will end with the last season. The main cast members, including Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, Caleb McLaughlin, Sadie Sink, Gaten Matarazzo, and others, will return for the show.
However, actress Catherine Curtin, who portrayed Dustin's protective mother, won't appear in season five, and her absence is sure to affect her son. Curtin is occupied with filming another project that didn't allow her to make time for Stranger Things 5.
Stranger Things Season 5 will arrive sometime in 2025.
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