Who else is excited for season 4?! 😃

Joe wanted a calm role but became a mother instead

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

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

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

i could never imagine ST with a different cast

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Steve as jonathon would have killed me

I can't imagine Hopper as anyone but David Harbour

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.

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

"I'm Finn Wolfhard and im sick"

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

No one does Steve better than Joe periodt.

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.

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?

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!

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

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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 ❤️

Bob literally did not have to die😭😭😭

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

I understood “Hi I’m Noah schnapp and I play Roblox” 🤣🤣🤣

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."

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

"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.*

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

2:31 “and I said.. yea😀” lmaoooo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

thank God, the called back Noah and Joe. Noah did great job on portraying Will and so does Joe from jerk to loveable character

Who’s here when season 4 came out?

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

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

The first boy looks so similar to Finn in the first season!! I absolutely adore Finn as Mike and wouldn’t want it any other way, but I have to say I could totally see Skylar playing Mike very well too

Sadie learned to skateboard not rollerblade unless I’m missing something 😂

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.

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

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

Everyone: I'm ______ and im _____ years old. Meanwhile Finn: Hi I'm Finn Wolfhard, *I'm sick.*

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

Amazing chemistry. Not one character can be replaced!

4:07 so this is where that legendary meme came from

i cant even imagine joe keery as jonathan 💀

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

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.

*Everyone saying there names* Finn Wolfard : I’m sick

I agree with Dacre. You have to take risks.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

I am a huge Sam Rockwell fan, but thank the gods the casting director knew to push for David Harbour. His paternal, lion energy is absolutely perfect for that role.

Fun fact: David auditioned for the role of El, you can see his tape on KZfaq, just look up David Harbour playing El

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

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

Casting director did beautifully

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…

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

Gaten actually didn’t originally audition for dustin either. he auditioned for Mike but the duffers didn’t see him in that role so they made him read lines for Lucas and then ofc Dustin. They said after that they knew he was going to be Dustin and that it was the role was perfect for him.

There’s not a single character I could even begin to imagine as being someone else.

They literally chose the correct actors!

"For their first choice for Joyce" 😝

I think it's adorable that Sean sent in an audition tape.

I'm happy that they pick Sadieeeeee

0:08 “HI IM FINN WOLFHARD AND IM SICK” best quote ever

Fact: Finn almost lost the role of Mike if filming of IT didn't get delayed. Hence the role will go to Noah.