Noted actress, Linda Hamilton, is set to join the cast of the much-acclaimed sci-fi series, ‘Stranger Things’, for its fifth and final season. Though she has been a massive admirer of the show right from the start, she plans to skip watching the forthcoming season which she will be a part of.
Interview Revelations
Hamilton revealed during a recent promotional interview for ‘Resident Alien’, that she has savored every season of ‘Stranger Things’. Now that she is a part of it, her perception towards the show won’t be the same. She opined that her imposter syndrome makes her feel like she doesn’t fit into the narrative set in the 80’s world of the show. Therefore, she doesn’t plan to watch the following season.
Hamilton Not to Watch the Upcoming Season
She pointed out that once she is involved in a project, she refrains from watching it. Seeing herself in the series, according to her, would disrupt the reality of it. Hence, she has decided to skip the screening of ‘Stranger Things’ season five.
New Role Maintains Secrecy
Hamilton will be an addition to the new faces to be seen in the farewell season of the hit series. However, the details of her character remain undisclosed, thus building curiosity among the show’s fans.
Enjoying the Shooting Process
Hamilton asserted that despite being in the dark about her character’s entire arc, she cherishes the experience of working on the show. She is part of the table reads and enjoys seeing the plot unfold while maintaining due secrecy.
Resuming After the Dramatic Climax
The fifth season of ‘Stranger Things’ will start sometime after the suspenseful climax of the fourth season. However, the exact timeline of how the story will proceed remains enigmatic. There are expectations of a time jump between the last two seasons.
Challenges in Shooting
Ross Duffer, one of the creators of the series, admitted that ideally, the fourth and fifth seasons should have been shot in continuity, but it wasn’t logistically possible. Hence, they had to carefully plan and decide the course of the narrative.
Wrapping Up
Linda Hamilton’s inclusion in the final season of ‘Stranger Things’ is something to look forward to for the fans of the show. Her decision not to watch the upcoming season reflects a unique perspective that can intrigue viewers. As we wait for more revelations about Hamilton’s character and other suspenseful elements, you can catch upon the previous seasons of ‘Stranger Things’ on HitPlay.
