Stranger Things Cast
Set in the 1980s in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, Stranger Things centers on the disappearance of a young boy and the supernatural events that follow. The series follows a group of kids, teenagers, and adults as they encounter mysterious government experiments, terrifying supernatural forces, and one very strange little girl with psychokinetic powers.
Main Cast of Stranger Things
Millie Bobby Brown
Eleven / Jane Hopper
Finn Wolfhard
Mike Wheeler
Gaten Matarazzo
Dustin Henderson
Caleb McLaughlin
Lucas Sinclair
Noah Schnapp
Will Byers
Sadie Sink
Max Mayfield
David Harbour
Jim Hopper
Winona Ryder
Joyce Byers
Complete Cast List
| Actor Name | Character Name | Role Description | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millie Bobby Brown | Eleven / Jane Hopper | Girl with psychokinetic abilities | 1-5 |
| Finn Wolfhard | Mike Wheeler | Leader of the friend group | 1-5 |
| David Harbour | Jim Hopper | Hawkins Police Chief | 1-5 |
| Winona Ryder | Joyce Byers | Will and Jonathan's mother | 1-5 |
| Gaten Matarazzo | Dustin Henderson | Friend group member | 1-5 |
| Caleb McLaughlin | Lucas Sinclair | Friend group member | 1-5 |
| Noah Schnapp | Will Byers | Boy who disappeared | 1-5 |
| Sadie Sink | Max Mayfield | Skateboarding newcomer | 2-5 |
| Natalia Dyer | Nancy Wheeler | Mike's older sister | 1-5 |
| Charlie Heaton | Jonathan Byers | Will's older brother | 1-5 |
| Joe Keery | Steve Harrington | Former popular kid turned hero | 1-5 |
| Maya Hawke | Robin Buckley | Steve's coworker and friend | 3-5 |
| Priah Ferguson | Erica Sinclair | Lucas's younger sister | 2-5 |
| Brett Gelman | Murray Bauman | Conspiracy theorist | 2-5 |
| Dacre Montgomery | Billy Hargrove | Max's stepbrother | 2-3 |
| Joseph Quinn | Eddie Munson | Dungeons & Dragons club leader | 4 |
| Jamie Campbell Bower | Vecna / Henry Creel / One | Main antagonist | 4-5 |
| Eduardo Franco | Argyle | Jonathan's friend from California | 4-5 |
| Matthew Modine | Dr. Martin Brenner | Hawkins Lab scientist | 1, 4 |
| Paul Reiser | Dr. Sam Owens | DOE Executive | 2-4 |
About Stranger Things
Stranger Things is a Netflix original science fiction horror drama series created by the Duffer Brothers. Set in the 1980s, the show is an homage to the pop culture of that decade, including films by Steven Spielberg, John Carpenter, and Stephen King novels.
The series premiered on July 15, 2016, and quickly became a global phenomenon, launching the careers of its young cast members and becoming one of Netflix's most successful original series. The show has won numerous awards including Screen Actors Guild Awards, Critics' Choice Awards, and Emmy Awards.
The Upside Down and Beyond
Stranger Things masterfully blends supernatural horror with coming-of-age drama, following a group of kids in Hawkins, Indiana as they face otherworldly threats from a parallel dimension known as the Upside Down. The ensemble cast has grown over the seasons, with each actor bringing depth to their characters' evolution.
Cultural Impact
The series has had a significant cultural impact, reviving interest in 1980s culture, music, and fashion. The cast members, particularly the younger actors, have become household names and have gone on to star in major film productions. The show's fifth and final season is highly anticipated by fans worldwide.