Behind the scenes: Is there drama with the ‘Stranger Things’ cast?

Behind the Scenes: Is There Drama with the ‘Stranger Things’ Cast?

Season 5 of Stranger Things premieres later this month, sparking curiosity about the relationships among the cast members behind the scenes. While the cast grew up together through the series, their closeness off-screen appears different than expected.

Cast Dynamics and Communication

In 2023, Finn Wolfhard, who plays Mike Wheeler, explained to GQ that the cast does not keep in daily contact. “The cast is not on everyday-text vibes in any way,” he said, comparing their bond to family. “Do you text your cousins every day? They’re our family. We’ll talk on each other’s birthdays. But in the same way that family works, if I ever needed anything, they’re there.”

“Do you text your cousins every day? They’re our family. We’ll talk on each other’s birthdays. But in the same way that family works, if I ever needed anything, they’re there.” — Finn Wolfhard

Wolfhard also jokingly noted that Winona Ryder, who plays Joyce Byers, is “one of the funniest texters ever, because she’ll text you and then you’ll text her back and then she won’t text you ever again.”

Winona Ryder’s Comments and Cast Speculations

Last year, Ryder caused a stir when she left out Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven/Jane Hopper) while sharing her favorite cast members. Speaking with Esquire in August 2024, she said, “I love the boys and I love Sadie [Sink] and Maya [Hawke].”

Ryder also commented on some younger cast members’ apparent lack of interest in films: “There are a few that are just not interested in movies. Like, the first thing they say is, ‘How long is it?’” This remark led fans to speculate she was referring to Brown, who admitted earlier in 2024 to struggling to watch entire movies.

“I don’t mean to sound so hopeless. There are a few that are just not interested in movies. Like, the first thing they say is, ‘How long is it?’” — Winona Ryder

Summary

The Stranger Things cast shares a familial bond with occasional communication, though some comments from Winona Ryder have fueled fan speculation about differing levels of interest and connection within the group.

Author's summary: Despite their shared history, the Stranger Things cast maintains a family-like bond with limited daily contact, while Winona Ryder’s remarks have sparked questions about cast relationships and interests.

NJ.com — 2025-11-06