Fans of “Stranger Things” are left in suspense as co-creators, Matt and Ross Duffer, revealed on social media that production for the show’s fifth and final season has been delayed due to the current writer’s strike.
The Duffer brothers, who also work as writers for the show, took to Twitter to express their disappointment about the situation. “Writing does not stop when filming begins. While we’re excited to start production with our amazing cast and crew, it is not possible during this strike,” they wrote in a tweet from the official Stranger Things writers’ room account.
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike, which started on May 2, has caused delays in various television shows and has been the first Hollywood strike in 15 years. The strike involves a dispute over streaming and its effects on the industry.
As for the Duffer brothers’ tweet, fans of “Stranger Things” are left wondering if the production will be delayed further, leaving them in suspense about the show’s final season.
The writing process is critical for “Stranger Things,” and the Duffer brothers have promised that the upcoming episodes will connect to past seasons in an unexpected way. The brothers have also revealed that the show will revisit themes and ideas from Season 2’s writing room.
Despite the delay, fans can expect more from the Duffer brothers as they continue to work towards delivering a memorable final season for “Stranger Things.”
