‘Stranger Things’ Writers Deny Old Episodes Are Being Re-Edited, Including That Creepy Jonathan Scene

Stranger Things actor Joe Keery has discussed the panicked reaction to ‘Protect Steve’ billboards used to promote the show’s fourth season.Ahead of season four’s final two episodes, released in July, Netflix debuted a number of billboards emblazoned with the words ‘Protect Steve’ surrounded by roots related to the overgrowth in the Upside Down.The marketing ploy caused many fans to fear for the safety of Keery’s character Steve Harrington in the final two episodes, something which amuses the actor today.“That was some very funny Netflix marketing,” laughs Keery to NME. “It’s pretty funny because they just freaked everybody out, but they knew how it ended!“It was like: ‘why are they saying this?’ Why are they doing this to everyone!”AT ALL COSTS!!! pic.twitter.com/qabjmpy0y1— Netflix (@netflix) June 29, 2022The actor however missed most of the anguish due to his absence from social media.

Stranger Things season five might not feature any new characters, the show’s creators, Matt and Ross Duffer, have said.The next series of the hit Netflix show will be its last, but it could steer away from each new season’s traditional introduction of new figures.Season four introduced the likes of Eddie Munson (played by Joseph Quinn), Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower) and Argyle (Eduardo Franco), while previous seasons have seen the likes of Max (Sadie Sink) and Robin (Maya Hawke) be added to the cast.Speaking to IndieWire, Ross Duffer said: “Whenever we introduce a new character, we want to make sure that they’re going to be an integral part of the narrative. But every time we do that, we’re nervous because you go, ‘We’ve got a great cast of characters here and actors, and any moment we’re spending with a new character, we’re taking time away from one of the other actors.’ So we’re just very, very careful about who we’re introducing.”Matt added: “I just like shaking it up, so we shake it up by changing the plot or adding in a new monster.

Megan Thee Stallion has a bone to pick with Natalia Dyer. More specifically, her character, Nancy, and the complex love triangle she has found herself in. While co-hosting on Thursday, Megan put Natalia through the ringer with a hilarious line of questioning about how Nancy has navigated her relationships with Steve (Joe Keery) and Jonathan (Charlie Heaton, whom Dyer is dating in real life) — and even her late BFF Barb (Shannon Purser).«At first you liked Steve -- you was into Steve,» Megan begins. «Then, you just kinda like dumped him.

Fans have been left shocked after Stranger Things actor Noah Schnapp revealed that he privately messaged Love Island winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloglu recently. The 17 year old made the confession he DM’d the “Turkish delight” as he joined his co-star Millie Bobby Brown on an Instagram Live.

Metallica have teamed up with Stranger Things to launch a new line of Hellfire Club-themed merchandise.The metal band have been enjoying a huge resurgence of their 1986 track ‘Master Of Puppets’ of late after it soundtracked a pivotal scene in the finale of the Netflix show’s fourth season.Eddie Munson (portrayed by Joseph Quinn) plays the song on guitar in the Upside Down to distract a horde of demonic bats protecting the lair of sinister villain Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower).Munson is the leader of the Hellfire Club, a Dungeons & Dragons group at Hawkins High that also includes Mike Wheeler (Finn Wolfhard), Dustin Henderson (Gaten Matarazzo) and Lucas Sinclair (Caleb McLaughlin).The members have their own Hellfire Club shirts, which has inspired Metallica to create their own spin on the tee.“Eddie, this one’s for you,” they wrote to announce the line. “We’re having the most metal meeting ever of The Hellfire Club so we’re scouting out ‘lost sheep’ and outsiders to join.

Stranger Things star Jamie Campbell Bower has announced that he’s releasing a new song called ‘I Am’ next week.The actor and musician portrays the sinister villain Vecna in the fourth season of the hit Netflix show. As Kerrang! notes, he was previously the frontman of the London punk band Counterfeit before launching a career as a solo artist.During a recent interview on The Tonight Show…, host Jimmy Fallon put it to Bower that he has a new track coming out next Friday (August 12).

Stranger Things star Jamie Campbell Bower, who appears as the villainous Upside Down monster Vecna in the show’s fourth season, has shown off the terrifying voice he uses for the character – by reciting Lizzo lyrics.While appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Bower explained how he first came up with the low, menacing voice that his character uses throughout the show, saying that he was inspired by Doug Bradley’s portrayal of Hellraiser. “It said that this deep, booming voice kind of comes out of the darkness,” he said.

Lizzo-meets-Vecna vibes. Jamie Campbell Bower dove into the process behind his terrifying  villain on Tuesday night, telling host Jimmy Fallon about how he developed his character's bone-chilling voice before delivering some classic pop culture lines as Vecna. «It took a few months to get right,» he said of the vocal work. «We had the readthrough in March of 2020 and I had been doing a bit of work on Vecna and on [his other character] Henry. I only got the job in January, so I had February to prepare for it.»Bower sat behind co-star Millie Bobby Brown at the first table read, where his initial version of Vecna «started in this very kinda nasally area,» he said.

Joseph Quinn made one of his dreams come true at this year’s Lollapalooza in Chicago, after meeting with Metallica and engaging in an epic jam session backstage at the highly anticipated music festival just hours before their performance.The fan-favorite band had a conversation with the British actor playing Eddie in the popular Netflix series ‘Stranger Things,’ as fans remember his character’s obsession with the band and the 1986’s hit song ‘Master of Puppets.’Metallica frontman James Hetfield revealed to the actor that he watches the sci-fi series with his kids, so he truly enjoyed meeting Quinn. “I’m a big fan.

Stranger Things due to her “old” age.The actor recalled her experience auditioning for the role in an interview with Fashion Magazine, where she said casting directors were initially hesitant because she was aged 14 at the time.“I just begged and pleaded with them to give me more material so I could show them something fresh,” Sink said. She insisted she was “right” for the part of Max, and was later given the role following a chemistry read with co-stars Gaten Matarazzo and Caleb McLaughlin.Max joined the Netflix series in season two, alongside her abusive older brother Billy (Dacre Mongomery).

Joseph Quinn and Metallica made the inevitable happen: they met up and jammed out!The  star and legendary heavy metal band made it happen at Lollapalooza in Chicago where the band's headlining. While backstage, Quinn and the group sat down for a chat after he introduced himself, prompting James Hetfield to say, «You're taller than on the TV!»Quinn, who slayed «Master of Puppets» as Eddie Munson in the epic season 4 finale, asked the crew if they're fans of the show.

Jamie Campbell Bower took some time to reflect on the progress he's made since becoming sober nearly eight years ago, and he implored others battling with addiction to continue the good fight.The star took to Twitter earlier this week and recalled his former self «in active addiction» over a decade ago. Fast forward to now, the actor best known for portraying the villainous Vecna -- aka Henry Creel aka One — says he's grateful about where he stands now.«12 and a half years ago I was in active addiction. Hurting myself and those around me who I loved the most,» the actor revealed in a series of tweets.

Eddie Munson in “Stranger Things”, geeked out over each other and jammed to their now transgenerational song backstage at the Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago on Friday.It was a meet-up for the ages.Lead singer James Hetfield told the 29-year-old he’s been a fan of the hit Netflix show since its first season.“My kids and I, it’s been a bonding experience for us,” Hetfield said.Quinn’s character performed Metallica’s 1986 song “Master of Puppets” in one of the most memorable moments in the season four finale of “Stranger Things.”Metallica acknowledged the show’s tribute and posted a video on social media, playing along with the track. Quinn revealed he consistently listened to the tune over the past two years and felt “very connected” to the band.“Thank you so much for letting us use the track,” Quinn told the band.

Stranger Things writers have denied that scenes from previous seasons have been cut or edited retroactively.On Tuesday (July 26), the official account for the show’s writers’ room posted the message: “PSA: no scenes from previous seasons have ever been cut or re-edited. And they never will be.”Some viewers claimed a scene in the first season, where Jonathan Byers (Charlie Heaton) secretly photographed Nancy Wheeler (Natalia Dyer), had been edited later to make him appear less “pervy” as she took her clothes off.In response to a fan who asked the question, “So that also counts for the Jonathan spying on Nancy scene in SO1, as many people believe?” The account responded: “Yes.”PSA: no scenes from previous seasons have ever been cut or re-edited.

Joseph Quinn — the British actor behind ' beloved character, Eddie Munson — revealed to Jimmy Fallon that he almost didn't make it to the New York City set. «It’s so nice to be here because I very nearly didn’t make it,» Quinn told Fallon. «I was held up at immigration yesterday.» As the breakout star recalled, he was taken into what he described as a «dungeon» and was asked to wait there for 20 minutes. From there, he was summoned to a desk, where he was asked what he was doing in the United States.

Gaten Matarazzo is branching out! After breaking big in TV and on Broadway, the actor is set to star in his first feature film,, streaming Friday on Paramount+.Starring opposite Angourie Rice and Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Matarazzo plays Michael, a high school student who finds himself targeted by a classmate (Rice) who is determined to sabotage his chances at a coveted college recommendation. In a classic rom-com twist, of course -- romance ensues. «I have been trying to expand, more than anything,» Matarazzo tells ET's Will Marfuggi of his role selection.

Stranger Things Joseph Quinn has revealed he was detained by US immigration in an airport “dungeon”.The actor recalled the incident during an interview with Jimmy Fallon, joking it was his Netflix character Eddie Munson who saved him.“I was held up at immigration yesterday… and I was taken into, I guess what you could call it more of a dungeon,” the actor told Fallon. “And I was waiting for about 20 minutes and then I was summoned to this desk where someone asked me, ‘What are you doing in the United States, Sir?’“I said, I’m actually here to meet Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show.