Netflix has unveiled the first teaser for the upcoming animated series Stranger Things: Tales from ’85, revealing its voice cast and expanding the supernatural world introduced in 2016.
The announcement came on November 6, known to fans as Stranger Things Day, marking the anniversary of Will Byers' disappearance in Hawkins, Indiana, in 1983.
Alongside the teaser, new images and a behind-the-scenes featurette offer a closer look at the show's atmosphere and style. Showrunners Matt and Ross Duffer take viewers back to Hawkins in the cold winter of 1985, placing the story between the events of Seasons 2 and 3 of the original series.
Familiar faces from the original series return, but they face fresh monsters and new obstacles. The featurette also suggests deeper character exploration under changed circumstances.
Matt Duffer explained in the featurette that animation was among the initial ideas for expanding the universe.
Ross Duffer added that the animated format gave them freedom to explore stories in new ways.
They also praised showrunner and executive producer Eric and his team for their bold creative efforts, raising expectations for an extraordinary season with Tales from '85.
Summary: The animated spin-off Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 promises fresh stories and familiar faces, with creators embracing animation to expand the beloved supernatural world.
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