10 Actors Who Auditioned For Stranger Things But Were Rejected

Stranger Things has quickly become one of Netflix’s and TV's biggest hits. With its 80s nostalgia and ability to capture an audience of any age, there’s nothing the scifi show can’t do. But - getting to the point of success didn’t come without its low points - including a lot of rejection for the actors and the Duffer Brothers themselves.
Casting for a show like Stranger Things involved months of research, preparations, and auditions that in this case left over one thousand actors with no call backs, no offers, or just flat out rejections.
Ready to find out why actors like Noah Schnapp and Joe Keery didn’t almost make the cut or how Sean Astin's audition tape completely changed the casting crews tactics. Auditions for Stranger Things were just as - if not more- intense than taking a trip to the upside down to save Will.
Did you know we were this close to not having David Harbour and Winona Ryder as our Hopper and Joyce, these two actors weren’t anywhere on the Duffer Brothers radar. The expectations for a Stranger Things audition tape were through the roof, just ask Dacre Montgomery! Some actors even lied their way to the top which almost cost them their reputation and the Stranger Things roll.
Luckily things worked out in the end, but it was a rollercoaster getting there for many involved. What audition story was your favorite? Do you know of any other actors who auditioned for Stranger Things? Let us know in the comment section below. Thanks for watching!
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Chapters:
0:00 - 0:35 Intro
0:35 - 1:06 Skylar Gaertner
1:06 - 1:32 Eli Tokash
1:32 - 2:09 Noah Schnapp
2:09 - 2:49 Joe Keery
2:49 - 3:32 Sean Astin
3:32 - 4:33 The Audition Process
4:33 - 5:24 Winona Ryder
5:24 - 6:14 David Harbour
6:14 - 7:02 Sadie Sink
7:02 - 7:46 Dacre Montgomery
7:46 - 8:04 Outro
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[@TheThings]

Who else is excited for season 4?! 😃

[@lordvenjix3757]

Me

[@twoface6184]

Is it this year late 2021 or in 2022 ? Season 4

[@Sophieewilcott]

@@twoface6184 it’s coming out in 2022

[@Sophieewilcott]

Me! I can’t wait

[@twoface6184]

@@Sophieewilcott thanks 😊

[@ayayesko4206]

Joe wanted a calm role but became a mother instead

[@blevr9]

More like the babysitter. Lol

[@mannylugz5872]

He started like a twin of Billy. Now he's like the mama of Dustin.

[@bluestarthewlfdeadchannel3719]

with 100000 kids Lol

[@stfu9632]

@@blevr9 Uh what guys we caught a fake fan

[@silvanaespinal229]

@@blevr9 no, the mother

[@shockedcat7]

"I'm Finn Wolfhard. I'm sick." Damn this guy never fail to make me laugh.

[@444angelitaa]

fr and yo i love ur pfp

[@shockedcat7]

@@444angelitaa Erehhhh

[@iBridgee]

ohh i thought he said "I'm Finn Wolfhard. i'm 6" lol

[@Saulg00dman20]

You should watch his old videos

[@ftoma6558]

Yessir

[@binosworld3896]

No one is talking about Billy. Can't imagine any other actors that could pull that role. Great choice!

[@mannylugz5872]

Yeah. Dacre is the perfect bad boy who attracts girls, even MILFs.

[@matthewburns4500]

Because Billy is not alive he's died

[@anonymousbutterfly5958]

@@matthewburns4500 ok??? that literally has nothing to do with this.

[@dizzy7526]

@@matthewburns4500 bob also died

[@theylostray]

NO BUT LIKE IM SO HAPPY HE GOT THAT ROLE HE FITS IT SO WELL

[@riccee5242]

I believe one of the main reasons for the series success is having unknowns (except for Ryder) as the main cast. Studios may think established "celebrities" bring in audiences, but I guarantee seeing new faces onscreen is more entertaining than anything. It's almost as important as the story itself.

[@DorotaGabal]

When they can find the right blend of new faces so you can really suspend disbelief and see them as their characters, and some faces you've seen before so you can experience the, "oh, I recognize that guy!" feeling can work wonders.

[@dazem8]

One of my pet peeves is when kid actors dont come across as kids ... all of these guys give us those awkward preteen vibes we all lived through haha. I appreciated that and think the casting was right.

[@Sway22]

Yeah, I hate seeing known actors in shows. I can't think of them as the characters if I recognise them xD

[@pauloabundo]

But some producers request for known actors.

[@thekatprincess]

BIG AGREE I looove seeing fresh bomb actors & actresses and seeing how much better they get with more episodes and seasons

[@lirapee]

i could never imagine ST with a different cast

[@blueberrypiexx]

Same

[@ivvister2303]

We'd probably say the same thing if there was an entirely different cast/group of actors. We're only saying this since we know this cast as the original cast for this show.

[@g.g13]

Ikr

[@abimay7389]

@@ivvister2303 yeah

[@ryonyt6387]

Same

[@alessandraganal6163]

Fun fact: Finn actually auditioned for the role of Will too (it'd be weird seeing them with the opposite roles lmao)

[@kayliadams1839]

Right😂😂

[@marcosvb7926]

Luckily it didn’t happen lol

[@ginnevaluz]

I think they would also nail each opposite role.

[@marcosvb7926]

@@ginnevaluz i think Noah would have it hard cause will barely talks now with mike he would have to talk a lot 🤣🤣

[@_jaxkeytv]

Other way. Noah Auditioned for the mike role

[@debeebeb]

Caleb: 13 Noah: 10 Millie: 11 Gaten: 12 Finn: ✨ S I C K ✨

[@rblxiety1]

Gasten is street

[@peggymoexd]

Noah should be really proud that he didn't get Mike but Will instead. There is so much more depth to his character than Mike's and the responsibility of fleshing out much of the upside down and the way it works fell on his shoulders in several seasons, and he absolutely killed it. The scene of the Mind Flayer "possessing" him sent chills down my spine. Also Winona Ryder has really cemented herself as one of the best actors of our time in the role of Joyce. While my wife and I watched this show we couldn't stop saying "shes such a good actor" to each other after her scenes xD

[@lolimfranco]

Had you never seen a movie of hers??

[@peggymoexd]

@@lolimfranco Yes, but years ago when I was much younger. I also mentioned she "cemented" herself as one of the best actors, I never said she became one starting with Stranger Things

[@mannylugz5872]

Yeah. He showed so many acting skills as the troubled Will. Especially at that episode where he wants to play D&D but the other boys seems not interested. He ended up wrecking their makeshift hq because he thought his friends dont care about him anymore.

[@DayNardd]

My husband and I are rewatching the series before starting S4, we were just discussing the other night how absolutely perfect Winona is as Joyce. I can't imagine anyone else playing her. She was popular a little before my time so I haven't seen many of her movies but she is awesome!

[@lalalulu17]

Finn's not a strong enough actor for Will's character.

[@E11ieAlt]

If they didnt pick Winona Ryder the show wouldnt be where it was today. One of the best parts of her character is how driven she is for everything and Winona does the insanity perfectly

[@meliycon-roma4112]

literally

[@billsmydrugg]

Did u know Winona Ryder is from Winona, MN….. No now u do lol

[@thesecretwindowspot1298]

Totally agree. She’s an important part of the series. Also so happy to see her on big screens because Winona always had a special place to me, she’s very very talented. And people like her needs to not be forgotten!!

[@pawllein2594]

agreed

[@kingsandangels4404]

Oh my gosh, I love herrrrrr

[@chloebast5275]

"I'm Finn Wolfhard and im sick"

[@evabaer2103]

*six

[@Drx290]

@@evabaer2103 no, Finn actually said that he's sick and his real age on that time is 12

[@jumpingjellyfish9000]

@@evabaer2103 why would he be six 💀

[@theduckandgoat733]

@@evabaer2103 no, he did say sick

[@riaria6357]

don't make fun of someone who already has social anxiety, anxiety.

[@DIRTYPRODiGY]

David Harbour honestly carried the show. The best actor in the series and really was a fantastic portrayal in S4.

[@mannylugz5872]

He fits the character of the tough sheriff with a big heart.

[@KICK839]

Yesss.....he have gone through so many problems. Probably the most out of all the character. He is the one who deserves the good ending the most

[@mayald83]

Totally agree

[@darrenlucas7362]

Glad I’m not the only one who thinks he’s the best. My favorite character the father figure.

[@fart63]

I thought his character was awful in season 3. It completely ruined him for me and made me honestly upset they brought him back to life in season 4

[@sien3993]

I can't imagine anyone else playing Dustin. Gaten was literally born for that role.

[@John_Rah]

finally its here kzbin.info/www/bejne/emTWZGqFesuieas

[@c_elia]

@@John_Rah monke

[@nottodaysatan7760]

Steve as jonathon would have killed me

[@normarijuaneira]

Guess we'll never know

[@nottodaysatan7760]

@@normarijuaneira oh um

[@DralahTheKing]

I would wanna die by his hands

[@alyssaf9374]

@@DralahTheKing ok

[@alyssaf9374]

@@nottodaysatan7760 ok

[@PeytonSlim]

They did great job with the casting. The kids were legit kids. They had that real awkwardness that is relatable instead of self assured kids acting like adults. You can definitely tell how specific the Duffer brothers were with what they were looking for and refused to accept anything less than that.

[@MegaRangers22]

Well I'm sorry but noah scnapp is just not right for william I thought finn wolharp would've play will buyer better

[@rad8287]

@@MegaRangers22 no

[@InfinityReptar]

@@MegaRangers22 Checkmate Richard.

[@r9inyy]

@@MegaRangers22 loud and wrong

[@prepster4712]

@@MegaRangers22 no buddy

[@Stylomagic]

To give the role to Winona Ryder was absolutely the right thing to do. Its not because we all missed her so much, its her energy! No one could play a misunderstood mother, who also has a twist in the 4th season and does a very, very chaotic rescue, than her. She is a very special actress and a very beautiful and special person! Also very misunderstood by Hollywood.

[@John_Rah]

finally its here kzbin.info/www/bejne/emTWZGqFesuieas

[@solosam9]

In what way misunderstood?

[@5STAR_VT]

@@solosam9for example. In season 1 how no one believed her about will be alive

[@solosam9]

@@5STAR_VT sorry I should have been more clear. The original comment was she was misunderstood by Hollywood so that was my question..not misunderstood in the show

[@5STAR_VT]

@@solosam9 oh ok my bad

[@KaelynElizabeth2327]

I can't imagine Hopper as anyone but David Harbour

[@Huskiiie]

ikr

[@ayelenmaldonado9118]

Fun fact: Dacre is the only actor who got booked without a callback. They saw his audition tape and they immediately booked him. He didn't audition again.

[@justahumanwithamask4089]

Not surprised at all. He's fucking great

[@DorotaGabal]

I mean, did you see the tape?👀🤩

[@Luxxxxxxxxxx999]

@@DorotaGabal that sounds sus as fuck

[@ms.baepsae6794]

He's made for Billy

[@tamarac6882]

@@DorotaGabal off topic but you look like Winona Ryder

[@evysvfx]

Fun fact: The Duffer Brothers actually asked Stephen King if they could make a movie of IT, but Stephen King rejected them. So they made Stranger Things

[@kevinblank8444]

They probably got rejected because somebody already wanted to do it. Oh well I'm glad the Duffer bros. made Stranger Things. Stephen King says he loves the show too.

[@MayLily]

Thank goodness for that, hahaha.

[@lizakolganova7608]

And it shows, tbh

[@TheMotherConfesser]

No they pitched their idea to direct “IT” there were many directors who did because the people with the movie rights were already planning to make it they were just looking for a director but then once they weren’t chosen they thought and this is directly from an interview “what if we could tell the story in eight hours” so they decided to make a show and that’s when they created the show based off of IT and that’s why it takes place in the 80’s well also because they grew up in the 80’s And that’s why they have so many references to Stephen king books

[@riverjame-sv9fo]

Funny how Finn starrs in both ST and IT, shows how much he fits in both worlds, which are in some ways very similar

[@akalius2376]

I feel like the role that couldn't have been replaced with another actor was Joyce's role. It is such a unic and iconic role in the series (especially season 1) and she played it perfectly to be the caring mother we saw.

[@akalius2376]

@Jane Dhdhdb fair enough, but saying she did a "decent job" in putting it very ligthly

[@sundaymourning5329]

@Jane Dhdhdb I agree about her being one of the only ones who doesn't suit her character. I can't stand Joyce, I hate all scenes with her in it, bc I can't stand Winona's portrayal of her. I think Toni Collette would have made the perfect Joyce! I know I'm in the minority, but I think Winona is terrible in this role. Imo she's well known for being around so long, not bc she's a good actor. Bc she's really not. Her lines change from movie to movie, but nothing else does. It's like she just plays herself in every movie she's ever been in.

[@Fisher1941]

You're insane if you don't think Winona Ryder killed her role as Joyce Byers, she literally carried season 1 with her acting

[@paigeepooh19]

I agree. I LOVE Winona as Joyce, but I could see Marisa Tomei as Joyce, too.

[@ivanrenard3153]

@Jane Dhdhdb HUGE disagree honestly!!! Winona's unique presence worked EFFORTLESSLY for Joyce. I genuinely can't imagine Marisa as Joyce. Marisa doesn't do it for me in motherly roles!! Marisa's portrayal of Aunt May is one of the biggest aspects of new Spiderman movies alongside the writing of her character that I immensely dislike. Winona's unique hammy style worked absolutely perfectly for both the motherly as well as comedic side of the character. It's just that flawless as much as it's risky. Though it may not appeal to everyone, it worked for most. I don't disagree with people saying she carried the first season. Even though it's Harbor who was MVP in the first season for me personally.

[@alexsisspinner2294]

I loved the depth steve had in season 1, he could've been a typical all-around jerk but instead the actor portrayed it in a way that felt realistic. He was mean sometimes but you could always see the genuine love he had for nancy in his tone and how he acted towards her.

[@JC-li8kk]

I feel like the character of Steve was more challenging because of having to find that balance of fitting in with the cool kids, but also winning over Nancy & the internal struggle to be a decent human being. I loved seeing him work through that & finally deciding that being a genuinely good person was more important than being Mr Popular. I don’t think the Jonathan role would have pushed him as hard, it seems like more of a safety play.

[@artistevivien]

They’re as iconic as the Harry Potter kids. Stellar, perfect casting and I can’t imagine anyone else replacing them.

[@oldboy1955]

except me

[@Idk-yt6rf]

@@oldboy1955 ok virgin

[@OG-97]

Im no harry potter fan, but theyre nowhere near as iconic

[@terriexu8044]

@@OG-97 are you serious?

[@OG-97]

@@terriexu8044 look at the numbers :)

[@SyafiqiNoor]

The others : *say name and age* Finn : "hi im finn wolfhard, im sick"

[@silky..]

wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwhat??

[@randomminion69]

he said he’s six? Or what idk

[@SyafiqiNoor]

@@randomminion69 he said hes sick, i think he was like 12 when he auditioned for it

[@daviwitha2]

Me trying audition: H-hell- Hi, i'm Dabi... Oh i mean Davi Rodrigues dos Santos, i'm brasillian, and me... i mean, i'm wanna... MOM, HELP

[@thestranger-verse2521]

FR😂

[@zainmushtaq4347]

Joyce's and Will's acting in Seasons 1 & 2 were the highlight of the show -- such great and talented actors! I'm actually thankful that Marisa Tomei wasn't cast as she didn't seem so "genuine" as Spiderman's aunt, imo.

[@m2yt718]

I know right. Joyce was the best actor she showed so much emotion

[@MrHappymanx]

The fact Winona Ryder wasn't their main Joyce is baffling. I remember seeing her in this and being so happy to see her again. What an awesome woman.

[@tiawannairving2898]

Right! She played her part sooo well

[@John_Rah]

finally its here kzbin.info/www/bejne/emTWZGqFesuieas

[@ameliesyt8323]

No one does Steve better than Joe periodt.

[@ashlyn9568]

If someone else got the role you would’ve said the exact same thing about them.

[@namoradinhedogerard]

@@ashlyn9568 yeh

[@ameliesyt8323]

@@ashlyn9568 yk acting takes charisma ? And Joe had tht I mean yeah there’s obviously actors tht I probably would’ve liked too as him but since there’s no other actor that have played him I can say tht if I want to and yeah no shit I would lmfao

[@slayingthebootsdown4398]

perioood

[@Toxic_Death]

Whos Joe?

[@HalloweenCarver]

It's extremely rare these days to find a show for the whole family. This show NEVER disappoints!

[@neomicryo]

season 1 and 2 are for the family but season 3 and 4 are definitely not for kids

[@ktbyayo1762]

@@neomicryo season 4 is definitely not for the kids, the teens yeah but not the kids

[@zeldatanit4346]

Not season 4 😂😂😂 and neither will season 5 be suitable for kids

[@thefluzzer6345]

@@zeldatanit4346 will there be a season 5?

[@coldlemonk3700]

@@thefluzzer6345 Yes

[@CharliGill09]

Fun fact: no matter how played the characters people will ALWAYS say “no one can replace the cast” but if someone else was out in a role you would say the same thing. E.g. Stranger Things and Harry Potter

[@aayobruv]

I can't express how happy I am that there were people present during the casting that pushed for new actors in the industry rather than pick actors that were already big and famed from already being in the industry. I honestly think there's potential to ruin films and series by loading them up with big names instead of investing in new talent and faces. Showing new talent and giving people the opportunity to show their skills and take part in great storytelling and filming lets the film industry grow and diversify. Could you imagine any of the characters in stranger things being played by another person?

[@reesetorres4369]

I'm just grateful that they cast Winona. I missed her. She was just an icon in the 90's. So beautiful.

[@tracexxface]

Agreed.

[@bcash1994]

She is amazing. Everyone does such an amazing job. I think it’s easier when they have such well written parts.

[@maxwashereofficial]

Did you know that she’s Veronica sawyer I think it was from the heathers

[@mannylugz5872]

She was already popular in the late 80s. She appeared in Bettlejuice, Heathers, and Edward Scissorhands.

[@maxwashereofficial]

@@mannylugz5872 oh wow

[@lordvenjix3757]

Stranger Things is an incredible show! The plot is very unique, the scenes are breathtaking, the character development is amazing, I am very excited for what’s going to happen next in Season 4!

[@TheThings]

Who’s your fave character?

[@lordvenjix3757]

@@TheThings Eleven

[@moonee2595]

@@TheThings Jim Hopper

[@humaidhee6942]

@@TheThings dustin

[@kayla.873]

@@TheThings will

[@jacquipatricia1045]

It's like Goonies, it's for kids, teens, and adults. The scary-aspects of Stranger Things increases as seasons progress, and parents should be cautious of kids who are scared of horror things (I was one of those kids lol). But, so many kids around the age of these kids could and are growing up with the series and the seriousness and scariness increases in turn as everyone (including the audience) grows. I was a scaredy-cat as a kid but I always loved sci-fi and fantasy. Movies like The Goonies, E.T., Escape to Witch Mountain, etc. were things that I loved that excited, scared, and inspired me and were also SO much for adults. It's what brought me to other shows I fell in love with in my mid-to-late teens - Doctor Who, Supernatural, etc. Shows and Films made for everyone that have a sense of adventure, fear, and fantasy are the best!

[@ummtulip]

I can’t believe they considered casting anyone other than Winona for Joyce!!! she played her role incredibly!

[@JC-li8kk]

I can see Marisa Tomei for sure. She would fit Mike’s mom more though. If Naomi Watts was Joyce I feel the entire series would go into a permanently dark & depressive state with zero enthusiasm lol.

[@erinlynch4]

No one could play Steve like Joe. Love his character.

[@John_Rah]

finally its here kzbin.info/www/bejne/emTWZGqFesuieas

[@geofforbegoso470]

Joe Keery's Steve Harrington is spot on, for some reason I totally believe he is actually living in the 80's when watching the show. He just somehow reminds me of someone I might have known from that period.

[@Culley91]

Lol cause guys was assholes like that in high school in the 80s I’m pretty sure lol hahahaah and that’s my guy too

[@ayeskidman9269]

It's the hair and his attitude but after he met Robin I find it hard to believe that he's living in the 80s

[@calendars4]

@@ayeskidman9269 why? his and robins relationship is very in character

[@nawal6842]

Even natalia dyer (nancy)

[@chlecziferryn2895]

I think they've made an excellent decision with David Harbour. He's one of my faves in the series :). Overall, the performance of the entire cast was astounding---and just blew me out of the water lol.

[@diannegonzales1625]

ST is one of the most remarkable series. They are perfect for the role they portrayed and you can see how wonderful their bond was. I do admire everyone who became part of it but most especially are el, will, mike, lucas and dustin. They’ve grown so much throughout the series. For sure, they will forever be thankful for this huge success in their career ❤️

[@Phantom-_-Crash]

Bob literally did not have to die😭😭😭

[@jennalittle1327]

Was probably more to do with having Sean astin on for another season since he's quite a big actor, and clearly he didn't want a big part since he auditioned for bowman

[@rhy.swixx-]

Bob: JoIcE Me:FKN RUN WHAT ARE YOU DOIN DEMAGORGANS ARE STRONG Demagrorgans: We eatin good JoIcE: NOOOOOO Hopp: LETS GO FIANALY I CAN SHOOT MY FRIGGIN SHOT

[@maja118]

@@rhy.swixx- Joyce *

[@cookiee4893]

if bob didn't die, joyce wouldn't fall in love with hopper tho 😥😥

[@misascoffin]

dead bob

[@jackedlantern3520]

Honestly Winona as Joyce is probably the most PERFECT cast for ST

[@theresaANDnicholas]

She’s absolutely my favorite character in the show and I often say it out loud as I’m watching bc she’s the best written character and actor!

[@John_Rah]

finally its here kzbin.info/www/bejne/emTWZGqFesuieas

[@nicoletatum4207]

I love the cast. I couldn’t image it without any of them-

[@relaxingnoise3598]

I watched every seasons and I love all those actors on the screen. They portrayed their roles perfectly. Amazing tv serie.

[@remyz13]

2:45 “By playing jerk Steve, and nice Steve” Just the way she said that made me heart happy 😂

[@misascoffin]

Ll

[@Misdrex]

honestly I love all of them the casting is literally perfection. I MISS SEAN ASTIN HIS BOB CHARACTER WAS SO GREAT And Billy did one hell of a job in Season 3 I was amazed.

[@agentwakanda4829]

agreed

[@msairs]

they killed Samwise! ugh.. he was able to get the ring to Mordor, but here he's killed by monster dogs -_____-

[@DorotaGabal]

I was really hoping to see more of Billy.

[@John_Rah]

finally its here kzbin.info/www/bejne/emTWZGqFesuieas

[@charlottethedvi8219]

This helped a lot because I have an audition soon and now I can see how it’s done

[@Wildicon19]

You Nailed the cast of Stranger Things, and the picks kept on getting better as the time, and seasons went on! I can't wait for Season 5!

[@dogdog7883]

"my name is Millie Brown and i am 11 years old" "My name is Caleb McLaughlin, im 13 years old" "Im Noah Schnapp, im 10 years old" *I'm Finn Wolfhard and I'm sick.*

[@alyssaf9374]

😂

[@maja118]

Time stamp?

[@dogdog7883]

@@maja118 oh it's at the very beginning :) 0:00

[@ndrcalrryx2094]

The cast is just so perfect!

[@KeinishaVerramoney]

I think they did a great job with the casting especially Steve, Joyce and Hopper ❤️❤️❤️

[@calibabei]

Knowing that Sean Astin literally auditioned for the part makes my heart so happy. What a sweet man😭💜

[@willhopley]

This show would be incomplete without David Harbour. The man is a powerhouse!

[@John_Rah]

finally its here kzbin.info/www/bejne/emTWZGqFesuieas

[@gadorgamingtv2989]

Just perfect cast! And the Eddie Mudson little twist? Made me more hype

[@SyMpHOny893]

I got the chills when they said they auditioned w lines from stand by me. that is my favorite movie of all time and means so so much to me. I almost didnt watch this show and now I love it. I literally cannot believe…

[@vaporrvvave]

Little did they know, Murray would actually outlast Bob in terms of longevity on the show… What a different world it would be if Sean Astin was Murray instead of Bob

[@Shrimpyyyyyyyy]

They cast him perfectly. I like it when Sean Aston plays a sweetie.

[@John_Rah]

finally its here kzbin.info/www/bejne/emTWZGqFesuieas

[@harmc2301]

I think the casting is so perfect. They did a wonderful job and the cast is so amazing. I’m super excited for season 4

[@John_Rah]

finally its here kzbin.info/www/bejne/emTWZGqFesuieas

[@LABoutaBagDoe]

That’s what made ST a all Time Classic Series…The way they well picked the entire cast, they picked every actor perfectly 💯

[@mairaa.04]

“hi im finn wolfhard and im sick” my guy never fails to make me laugh😭

[@onlinepredator8544]

stolen comment

[@mairaa.04]

@@onlinepredator8544 nope mine is different :)

[@DuskPShermanWallaby123]

@@onlinepredator8544 everyone is saying the same thing bruh

[@salvadorr4727]

They wanted a huge adult star for Joyce, Winona IS a huge adult star!

[@allister.trudel]

yeah I never understood why she stopped being cast, she's amazing, very glad they gave her a chance to make her come back!

[@qwertydancer21]

Right?! I don't even know who the other two options mentioned were lol

[@Marie-id9do]

Yeah I'd never heard of the other two options either

[@allister.trudel]

@@Marie-id9do Noami Watts has been the main star in many movies but not Marisa Tomei, she's usually more of a supporting character. Tomei played May (Peter Parker's aunt) in the most recent spider man movies. Naomi Watts movies: The Painted Veil, King Kong, The Ring, Mullholland Drive, The impossible, Penguin Bloom...

[@shaunhopkinson8667]

@@allister.trudel Winona stopped getting jobs because of legal issues that happened in her past. Weird thing is companies like WB are still willing to employ the likes of Amber Heard even though she was foound guilty of beating up JD, while Winona Ryder's issue was very mild.

[@sabahatchouhan9685]

Steve , hopper and dustin are my favourite characters!! Too good . They are so naturally and effortlessly good at their work ..

[@valeriatorres2425]

they did amazingly and in sure every actor who was rejected was amazing as well. this is the cast though, and i couldn’t think of it as another other way

[@John_Rah]

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[@unapologeticsage410]

Look at that joe thought Steve’s character was a jerk & now we love Steve 😂😂❤️

[@potatochip751]

after watching 3 seasons i cannot even imagine or bring myself to dislike Steve's character a single ounce even if he played a jerk/bully in s1. his character had the best development and has my heart literally.

[@agentwakanda4829]

yes

[@ok-pv1iz]

yes yes same omg

[@darkknight4313]

Yes

[@erinlynch4]

Same

[@bella.3015]

Yess I love Steve

[@sheena_marie5936]

They made smart choices because the cast is perfect I can’t imagine anyone else.I love all of them…the cast is amazing

[@keyaurahjackson4522]

I remember watching stand by me on replay over and over and over again I couldn't get enough

[@TheMadMurf]

Winona Ryder was 1000% the right choice and as much as I love Sam Rockwell and want him to be in everything, David Harbour really nailed the part.

[@theresaANDnicholas]

He’s so much better in season 4, the constant yelling and temper was getting on my nerves. Hate to see hopper suffer but glad the actor got to play more layers than just yelling all the time 🙄 His temper and Will’s really annoyed me the first 3 seasons

[@randomdude2622]

@@theresaANDnicholas your so dumb. Wills temper was bad because of the mind flare

[@jennakeith5711]

This show was casted so well. Nobody else can play their parts

[@John_Rah]

finally its here kzbin.info/www/bejne/emTWZGqFesuieas

[@RmsDome]

It is the best show I have seen in such a long time. Congratulations to the Duffer Brothers! They have made life much more interesting with this gem ❤️

[@JC-li8kk]

I liked season 1&2 way more. Felt way more focused on the characters & their relationships whereas 3&4 are all about stopping the tornado man turned meat monster turned possessed mummy.

[@GinFreecs]

Noah playing Mike would be interesting. I always thought Noah and Millie had a great chemistry together. It will work for sure.

[@ishish8816]

Yeah the scene in season 4 volume 2 when Eleven has just crashed the helicopter in the desert. She's re-united with Will and Mike. Millie hugs Mike for just seconds in comparison to Will. For me the chemistry between Millie and Finn died after the first season.

[@louism3643]

I wouldn't change the casting, but Noah as Mike would have been interesting. I agree. Noah on screen seems to be the kind of actor who can sneak up on you, be nuanced. Noah might make different choices with his acting. But the cast is amazing.

[@celesteyoung7951]

Amazing chemistry. Not one character can be replaced!

[@Burbie]

U wouldn't know untill they were replaced

[@John_Rah]

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[@stephy95]

I'm so glad winona, david and sean were cast for their roles because they are some of the best characters in the show and their characters really shine

[@aand101]

I would've loved to have heard about El's part and any other considerations made for her part!

[@brandylantzchannel4817]

Great educational video

[@jordyboi69420]

Stranger things reminds me of The Goonies, and what better way to relive that nostalgia than to cast an actual OG Goonie, Sean Astin

[@whocares11222]

Omg so true

[@theresaANDnicholas]

Yes and I even noticed a nod to the goonies too with the vine drawings!

[@John_Rah]

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[@davids.7567]

I really wish Max were in season 1. Would it be drastically different, or the same, with a few minor differences?

[@bluejay2386]

Idk I actually liked the idea of max and billy moving away from California because of Neil and Susan, and being salty about it. I just kinda wish Billy had seen Max sneaking out or something and had no choice but to go with her. Then he could have became a part of the group and who knows, maybe he would start being nicer after becoming friends with them. I also thought Steve and Billy would make a pretty bada** duo. Though that would ruin season 3 because (SPOILER ALERT BELOW IF YOU HAVENT WATCHED SEASON 3) Then Billy wouldn’t have gotten flayed and if it wasn’t Billy they would have had to flay somebody else. Or make an entirely new character but then it would take forever for them to find out who was flayed.

[@bsheepdestroyermakesstuff7222]

@@bluejay2386 i feel like having billy AND steve both undergo massive transitions in character would kinda make the show feel (more) unrealistic

[@bluejay2386]

@@bsheepdestroyermakesstuff7222 Yeah, that’s true. Technically billy did change, then died like two minutes later.

[@meliycon-roma4112]

drastically different

[@anything4selenas813]

I think it’d be better if she came later on. It helps bring other stuff in..

[@paulaustinlee4452]

hello! from what interview is when the cast were reacting to their audition? is there a yt vid or some vid of the whole interview? thank you!

[@elijahford489]

I couldn't imagine anyone else besides Winona !!! The casting choice was perfect 😩

[@JC-li8kk]

Marisa Tomei is an amazing actress. I think she would have done fine & given the show a little more stability/less chaotic feel. Winona just has this “off in her own world” vibe at all times which can be exhausting. I definitely liked season 1&2 way more than 3&4. Felt way more organized & focused & not all over the place with so many moving parts. Simple is better.

[@jayy24195]

Man everyone's roles were PERFECTLY casted imo. So ready to see what goes down in S4!!.

[@baileymaddie21]

THREE. MORE. DAYS. AHHHHHH

[@asmrm1572]

Did u like it?

[@racheldistasioliveira3871]

Season 4 was awesome

[@zenni.]

well we know there are people who went 6 feet under on season 4

[@nabs4real]

season 4 made me cry..😭😭😭

[@Valspell]

I can't imagine if Joe is Jonathan and Charlie is Steve. And Finn is will and Noah is mike 💀💀💀💀

[@John_Rah]

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[@StinkinSocks]

Steve at the start: *everyone hates him* Steve in s2 - s4: *the best babysitter*

[@2Scared4This]

okay but season 1 gaten looks ADORABLE in the ghostbusters costume!😭😭

[@ocpofficialrep7026]

children or adults. I literally watch this with my grandma she grew in the 50s and loves scifi and is a huge steven king fan. SHE LOVES this show

[@SCUMMY4205]

Carmen Cuba has done amazing throughout the entire series. All 4 seasons have been great, and it all comes back to her. Every actor has really nailed their character.

[@TheMotherConfesser]

Which one is she?

[@tsamarahbalqis9677]

@@TheMotherConfesser she is the one choose for cast

[@_.cyle._.rat._]

When the Video said ins tranger thing some of the lines can from stand by me I started to freak out happily bc it's one of my favorite movies, I don't know why I got so excited but I did

[@amymoss1239]

So glad David Harbour landed the role of Jim Hopper. He does such A great job playing Hopper. I have a big crush on him too! 🥰

[@unaizanadeem]

This cast is perfect. Can’t imagine anyone else playing these characters. 😍😍

[@DarkSideBeats]

They made the right choice for every single actor & actress in this show. Especially Hopper knowing that he wasn't on their radar & someone had to push & push for him against large odds..... they would have never found a better hopper.

[@theresaANDnicholas]

Meh, everyone except Max. She has the right look but her acting leaves a lot to be desired. Always takes me out of the story whereas the others immerse me more into it. (Honestly Lucas isn’t the best either but again he has the look of cute but awkward kid)

[@abrielle13]

@@theresaANDnicholas um what? Sadie Sink is a great actress!

[@John_Rah]

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[@melleetheka]

Most of the cast being unknown actors or actors who were really famous in the 80’s is what made this show work so well

[@John_Rah]

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[@BlackRose_2244]

Couldn’t imagine anyone else in stranger things than the cast they have now. They fit the role better than the rest, they wanted❤️

[@lonaldmcdonald8907]

I could see josh brolin playing hopper.

[@BlackRose_2244]

@@lonaldmcdonald8907 I rather the cast they have now. I’m so glad they picked the ones they have.

[@ihategettingtermed6500]

Can’t imagine Joe Keery taking the role as Jonathan Byers.

[@evabaer2103]

"For their first choice for Joyce" 😝

[@or3o_]

5:59 i don’t think he’s “scruffy and fun loving” 😭

[@superache427]

LITERALLY

[@queensmithy6125]

I❣️ stranger things especially eleven/Jane and all the other cast members are all amazing well done guys 👍🙏✌️ I literally cried watching this

[@childlowery1590]

Francesca Reale auditioned for Robin Buckley in season 3, however she was rejected. But she landed her role as Heather Holloway.

[@John_Rah]

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[@thesecretwindowspot1298]

If someone else had played the sheriff, I’d die! He’s one of those who fits into the characters so damn well!

[@John_Rah]

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[@thecatfather857]

@@John_Rah SHUT UP!

[@simply_a_butterfly]

Nobody: Everyone else: "Hi, my name is Caleb. I'm 13 years old." "I'm Noah Schnapp. I'm 10 years old." "My name is Millie Brown. I'm 11 years old." Meanwhile Finn: "I'm Finn Wolfhard and I'm sick."

[@catherinebugden]

Perfect cast. So glad those who got it did 🤩

[@John_Rah]

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[@tiffy_love]

The story about david harbur is wrong. Ross duffer said in an interview,” When we were writing the story for you know season 1, we were imagining david harbour to play as hopper, we wrote the entire hopper sequence with him in mind...”

[@sundaymourning5329]

David Hopper himself said in an interview that he was not their first choice.

[@laceyharrison384]

This is the only series I’d rewatch again and not get bored. If I rewatch the seasons, it’d be my 4th time.

[@FilmFanatic1980]

YASSSS

[@dakotarae159]

You are wasting your time. Why would you watch something you've already watched before over and over again?

[@laceyharrison384]

@@dakotarae159 um because I want to. Simple answer. Yeah I am spending my time on something I WANT TO DO so it’s technically not wasting time. Whether I rewatch a series or do anything again, it’s not wasting time if I wanted it.

[@dakotarae159]

@@laceyharrison384 Yes, I won't say anything anymore judging on your profile picture. It's clear you are very young, but you will regret that you spent the most important years of your life with these things.

[@laceyharrison384]

@@dakotarae159 Ok but it’s not even that deep. My school year just finished so I have time to do this and at the same time help my parents around the house. And not everyone who has a profile picture of a Korean dude is young. Rewatching series is my choice and I certainly won’t regret anything in the future because it’s not that deep.

[@topisalonen8813]

My favourite character was propably the legendary: "Jim Hopper" this series was the best ive seen in a long time. Easily goes into my top 10 series of all time

[@ladychips]

I'm so glad they decided on Winona. I loved watching her when I was a kid and glad she's back

[@celebritysquawk8142]

You have a great way of making videos that I just want to watch!