Stranger Things
The cast ofStranger Thingskeeps growing , and for its 5th and final time of year , it will count on the presence of sci - fi caption Linda Hamilton – but who is she playing inStranger Thingsseason 5 ? After a longsighted wait , Stranger Thingsseason 4 arrive to serve the biggest doubt leave behind by season 3 and solve some of the series ' most intriguing closed book , but it also leave many more for time of year 5 to solve . Stranger Thingswill see its end with season 5 , and after the heartrending and disturbing cliffhanger finale of season 4 , the serial ’ final instalment will have a lot to shroud and solve .
Of naturally , Stranger Thingsseason 5is expected to introduce new character reference , both grownup and teenagers , that will either link the fight of the Hawkins crew against Vecna ( Jamie Campbell Bower ) and the Upside Down or conjoin the foe ’s side . At this level inStranger Things ’ history , Eleven and company have various foe , both human and supernatural , and more could be added to the mixture in time of year 5 , though they could also meet new ally . Now join the never - ending legal action in Hawkins is Linda Hamilton , who is now confirmed to be part of the roll ofStranger Thingsseason 5 – but who will she playact ?
What We Know About Linda Hamilton’s Stranger Things Character
During Netflix ’s Tudum outcome , the streaming giant star give away that Linda Hamilton has joined the stamp ofStranger Thingsseason 5 . However , and as expected when casting announcements forStranger Thingsare made , no details were given about Hamilton ’s fictitious character , and it ’s unreadable when these item will be announce . Stranger Thingsseason 5 was scheduled to begin shoot in May 2023 , but it has been delayed indefinitely due to the Writers Guild of America work stoppage . With this in mind , Hamilton ’s fibre – or , at least , detail about her – will most likely be revealed once filming ofStranger Thingsseason 5 formally begins , along with other casting announcements , as she surely wo n’t be the only addition to the series .
What Past Stranger Things Legend Roles Reveal About Linda Hamilton’s Character
Stranger Thingshas had big whizz in its cast since its first time of year , and they have played characters on both the side of the bomber and that of the enemies and monster ( both human and supernatural ) . Winona Ryder has played Joyce Byers since season 1 , Matthew Modine spiel the heartless Dr. Martin Brenner in time of year 1 and 4 , and season 2 brought on board Sean Astin as Joyce ’s boyfriend Bob Newby ( who was deplorably killed by the demodogs ) , and Paul Reiser as Dr. Sam Owens , who even though worked for Hawkins Lab , did n’t have the same sinister intentions as Dr. Brenner . Stranger Thingsseason 3 receive Cary Elwes as mayor Larry Kline ( one of time of year 3 ’s antagonists ) , and time of year 4 was a major treat for horror fans with the casting of Robert Englund as Victor Creel .
Stranger Thingshas been quite balanced when it comes to the role it gives to its biggest actors , so Linda Hamilton ’s persona could be on either side of the combat . However , seeing where thing were at theend ofStranger Thingsseason 4 , Hamilton could be on the side of the enemies . As the Upside Down takes over Hawkins , all as part of Vecna ’s program , on the human side of the conflict , Colonel Sullivan is still alive and will surely continue with his plan to capture Eleven . Hamilton , then , could be part of Sullivan ’s squad , signify that she will be a threat that Eleven and the rest will have to defeat . Hopefully , Linda Hamilton will be pay a bigger theatrical role inStranger Thingsseason 5 than those of Robert Englund and Cary Elwes , allowing her to fully display her talent .
