10 Actors Who Auditioned For Stranger Things But Were Rejected

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  • Опубликовано: 20 май 2024
  • Stranger Things has quickly become one of Netflix’s and TV's biggest hits. With its 80s nostalgia and ability to capture an audience of any age, there’s nothing the scifi show can’t do. But - getting to the point of success didn’t come without its low points - including a lot of rejection for the actors and the Duffer Brothers themselves.
    Casting for a show like Stranger Things involved months of research, preparations, and auditions that in this case left over one thousand actors with no call backs, no offers, or just flat out rejections.
    Ready to find out why actors like Noah Schnapp and Joe Keery didn’t almost make the cut or how Sean Astin's audition tape completely changed the casting crews tactics. Auditions for Stranger Things were just as - if not more- intense than taking a trip to the upside down to save Will.
    Did you know we were this close to not having David Harbour and Winona Ryder as our Hopper and Joyce, these two actors weren’t anywhere on the Duffer Brothers radar. The expectations for a Stranger Things audition tape were through the roof, just ask Dacre Montgomery! Some actors even lied their way to the top which almost cost them their reputation and the Stranger Things roll.
    Luckily things worked out in the end, but it was a rollercoaster getting there for many involved. What audition story was your favorite? Do you know of any other actors who auditioned for Stranger Things? Let us know in the comment section below. Thanks for watching!
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    Chapters:
    0:00 - 0:35 Intro
    0:35 - 1:06 Skylar Gaertner
    1:06 - 1:32 Eli Tokash
    1:32 - 2:09 Noah Schnapp
    2:09 - 2:49 Joe Keery
    2:49 - 3:32 Sean Astin
    3:32 - 4:33 The Audition Process
    4:33 - 5:24 Winona Ryder
    5:24 - 6:14 David Harbour
    6:14 - 7:02 Sadie Sink
    7:02 - 7:46 Dacre Montgomery
    7:46 - 8:04 Outro
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  • @TheThings
    @TheThings  2 года назад +7256

    Who else is excited for season 4?! 😃

  • @ayayesko4206
    @ayayesko4206 2 года назад +6909

    Joe wanted a calm role but became a mother instead

  • @lirapee
    @lirapee 2 года назад +32588

    i could never imagine ST with a different cast

    • @blueberrypiexx
      @blueberrypiexx 2 года назад +203

      Same

    • @ivvister2303
      @ivvister2303 2 года назад +3321

      We'd probably say the same thing if there was an entirely different cast/group of actors. We're only saying this since we know this cast as the original cast for this show.

    • @g.g13
      @g.g13 2 года назад +53

      Ikr

    • @abimay7389
      @abimay7389 2 года назад +172

      @@ivvister2303 yeah

    • @ryonyt6387
      @ryonyt6387 2 года назад +15

      Same

  • @binosworld3896
    @binosworld3896 Год назад +1217

    No one is talking about Billy. Can't imagine any other actors that could pull that role. Great choice!

    • @mannylugz5872
      @mannylugz5872 Год назад

      Yeah. Dacre is the perfect bad boy who attracts girls, even MILFs.

    • @matthewburns4500
      @matthewburns4500 Год назад +2

      Because Billy is not alive he's died

    • @anonymousbutterfly5958
      @anonymousbutterfly5958 Год назад +28

      @@matthewburns4500 ok??? that literally has nothing to do with this.

    • @dizzy7526
      @dizzy7526 Год назад +5

      @@matthewburns4500 bob also died

    • @theylostray
      @theylostray Год назад +6

      NO BUT LIKE IM SO HAPPY HE GOT THAT ROLE HE FITS IT SO WELL

  • @riccee5242
    @riccee5242 Год назад +1671

    I believe one of the main reasons for the series success is having unknowns (except for Ryder) as the main cast. Studios may think established "celebrities" bring in audiences, but I guarantee seeing new faces onscreen is more entertaining than anything. It's almost as important as the story itself.

    • @DorotaGabal
      @DorotaGabal Год назад +100

      When they can find the right blend of new faces so you can really suspend disbelief and see them as their characters, and some faces you've seen before so you can experience the, "oh, I recognize that guy!" feeling can work wonders.

    • @dazem8
      @dazem8 Год назад +79

      One of my pet peeves is when kid actors dont come across as kids ... all of these guys give us those awkward preteen vibes we all lived through haha. I appreciated that and think the casting was right.

    • @Sway22
      @Sway22 Год назад +43

      Yeah, I hate seeing known actors in shows. I can't think of them as the characters if I recognise them xD

    • @pauloabundo
      @pauloabundo Год назад +2

      But some producers request for known actors.

    • @thekatprincess
      @thekatprincess Год назад +12

      BIG AGREE I looove seeing fresh bomb actors & actresses and seeing how much better they get with more episodes and seasons

  • @shockedcat7
    @shockedcat7 2 года назад +12488

    "I'm Finn Wolfhard. I'm sick."
    Damn this guy never fail to make me laugh.

    • @444angelitaa
      @444angelitaa 2 года назад +42

      fr and yo i love ur pfp

    • @shockedcat7
      @shockedcat7 2 года назад +16

      @@444angelitaa Erehhhh

    • @iBridgee
      @iBridgee 2 года назад +461

      ohh i thought he said "I'm Finn Wolfhard. i'm 6" lol

    • @Saulg00dman20
      @Saulg00dman20 2 года назад +18

      You should watch his old videos

    • @ftoma6558
      @ftoma6558 2 года назад +5

      Yessir

  • @E11ieAlt
    @E11ieAlt 2 года назад +16932

    If they didnt pick Winona Ryder the show wouldnt be where it was today. One of the best parts of her character is how driven she is for everything and Winona does the insanity perfectly

    • @meliycon-roma4112
      @meliycon-roma4112 2 года назад +94

      literally

    • @billsmydrugg
      @billsmydrugg 2 года назад +70

      Did u know Winona Ryder is from Winona, MN….. No now u do lol

    • @thesecretwindowspot1298
      @thesecretwindowspot1298 2 года назад +286

      Totally agree. She’s an important part of the series. Also so happy to see her on big screens because Winona always had a special place to me, she’s very very talented. And people like her needs to not be forgotten!!

    • @pawllein2594
      @pawllein2594 2 года назад +3

      agreed

    • @kingsandangels4404
      @kingsandangels4404 2 года назад +9

      Oh my gosh, I love herrrrrr

  • @peggymoexd
    @peggymoexd Год назад +837

    Noah should be really proud that he didn't get Mike but Will instead. There is so much more depth to his character than Mike's and the responsibility of fleshing out much of the upside down and the way it works fell on his shoulders in several seasons, and he absolutely killed it. The scene of the Mind Flayer "possessing" him sent chills down my spine. Also Winona Ryder has really cemented herself as one of the best actors of our time in the role of Joyce. While my wife and I watched this show we couldn't stop saying "shes such a good actor" to each other after her scenes xD

    • @lolimfranco
      @lolimfranco Год назад +2

      Had you never seen a movie of hers??

    • @peggymoexd
      @peggymoexd Год назад +8

      @@lolimfranco Yes, but years ago when I was much younger. I also mentioned she "cemented" herself as one of the best actors, I never said she became one starting with Stranger Things

    • @mannylugz5872
      @mannylugz5872 Год назад +22

      Yeah. He showed so many acting skills as the troubled Will. Especially at that episode where he wants to play D&D but the other boys seems not interested. He ended up wrecking their makeshift hq because he thought his friends dont care about him anymore.

    • @DayNardd
      @DayNardd Год назад +7

      My husband and I are rewatching the series before starting S4, we were just discussing the other night how absolutely perfect Winona is as Joyce. I can't imagine anyone else playing her. She was popular a little before my time so I haven't seen many of her movies but she is awesome!

    • @lalalulu17
      @lalalulu17 Год назад +11

      Finn's not a strong enough actor for Will's character.

  • @debeebeb
    @debeebeb Год назад +102

    Caleb: 13
    Noah: 10
    Millie: 11
    Gaten: 12
    Finn: ✨ S I C K ✨

  • @alessandraganal6163
    @alessandraganal6163 2 года назад +24650

    Fun fact: Finn actually auditioned for the role of Will too (it'd be weird seeing them with the opposite roles lmao)

    • @kayliadams1839
      @kayliadams1839 2 года назад +260

      Right😂😂

    • @marcosvb7926
      @marcosvb7926 2 года назад +559

      Luckily it didn’t happen lol

    • @ginnevaluz
      @ginnevaluz 2 года назад +785

      I think they would also nail each opposite role.

    • @marcosvb7926
      @marcosvb7926 2 года назад +323

      @@ginnevaluz i think Noah would have it hard cause will barely talks now with mike he would have to talk a lot 🤣🤣

    • @_jaxkeytv
      @_jaxkeytv 2 года назад +76

      Other way. Noah Auditioned for the mike role

  • @PeytonSlim
    @PeytonSlim 2 года назад +5762

    They did great job with the casting. The kids were legit kids. They had that real awkwardness that is relatable instead of self assured kids acting like adults. You can definitely tell how specific the Duffer brothers were with what they were looking for and refused to accept anything less than that.

    • @MegaRangers22
      @MegaRangers22 2 года назад +3

      Well I'm sorry but noah scnapp is just not right for william I thought finn wolharp would've play will buyer better

    • @rad8287
      @rad8287 2 года назад +133

      @@MegaRangers22 no

    • @InfinityReptar
      @InfinityReptar Год назад +29

      @@MegaRangers22 Checkmate Richard.

    • @r9inyy
      @r9inyy Год назад +33

      @@MegaRangers22 loud and wrong

    • @prepster4712
      @prepster4712 Год назад +16

      @@MegaRangers22 no buddy

  • @sien3993
    @sien3993 Год назад +192

    I can't imagine anyone else playing Dustin. Gaten was literally born for that role.

    • @John_Rah
      @John_Rah Год назад +1

      finally its here ruclips.net/video/D3s37OEfoCI/видео.html

    • @c_elia
      @c_elia Год назад

      @@John_Rah monke

  • @DIRTYPRODiGY
    @DIRTYPRODiGY Год назад +683

    David Harbour honestly carried the show. The best actor in the series and really was a fantastic portrayal in S4.

    • @mannylugz5872
      @mannylugz5872 Год назад +49

      He fits the character of the tough sheriff with a big heart.

    • @KICK839
      @KICK839 Год назад +24

      Yesss.....he have gone through so many problems.
      Probably the most out of all the character.
      He is the one who deserves the good ending the most

    • @mayald83
      @mayald83 Год назад +1

      Totally agree

    • @darrenlucas7362
      @darrenlucas7362 Год назад +7

      Glad I’m not the only one who thinks he’s the best. My favorite character the father figure.

    • @fart63
      @fart63 Год назад +2

      I thought his character was awful in season 3. It completely ruined him for me and made me honestly upset they brought him back to life in season 4

  • @ayelenmaldonado9118
    @ayelenmaldonado9118 2 года назад +3789

    Fun fact: Dacre is the only actor who got booked without a callback. They saw his audition tape and they immediately booked him. He didn't audition again.

  • @chloebast5275
    @chloebast5275 2 года назад +3962

    "I'm Finn Wolfhard and im sick"

    • @evabaer2103
      @evabaer2103 2 года назад +17

      *six

    • @Drx290
      @Drx290 2 года назад +211

      @@evabaer2103 no, Finn actually said that he's sick and his real age on that time is 12

    • @jumpingjellyfish9000
      @jumpingjellyfish9000 2 года назад +165

      @@evabaer2103 why would he be six 💀

    • @theduckandgoat733
      @theduckandgoat733 2 года назад +17

      @@evabaer2103 no, he did say sick

    • @riaria6357
      @riaria6357 2 года назад +1

      don't make fun of someone who already has social anxiety, anxiety.

  • @Stylomagic
    @Stylomagic Год назад +300

    To give the role to Winona Ryder was absolutely the right thing to do. Its not because we all missed her so much, its her energy! No one could play a misunderstood mother, who also has a twist in the 4th season and does a very, very chaotic rescue, than her. She is a very special actress and a very beautiful and special person! Also very misunderstood by Hollywood.

    • @John_Rah
      @John_Rah Год назад

      finally its here ruclips.net/video/D3s37OEfoCI/видео.html

    • @solosam9
      @solosam9 Год назад

      In what way misunderstood?

    • @5STAR_VT
      @5STAR_VT 2 месяца назад

      @@solosam9for example. In season 1 how no one believed her about will be alive

    • @solosam9
      @solosam9 2 месяца назад

      @@5STAR_VT sorry I should have been more clear. The original comment was she was misunderstood by Hollywood so that was my question..not misunderstood in the show

    • @5STAR_VT
      @5STAR_VT 2 месяца назад

      @@solosam9 oh ok my bad

  • @KaelynElizabeth2327
    @KaelynElizabeth2327 Год назад +82

    I can't imagine Hopper as anyone but David Harbour

  • @artistevivien
    @artistevivien Год назад +5081

    They’re as iconic as the Harry Potter kids. Stellar, perfect casting and I can’t imagine anyone else replacing them.

    • @oldboy1955
      @oldboy1955 Год назад +8

      except me

    • @Idk-yt6rf
      @Idk-yt6rf Год назад +24

      @@oldboy1955 ok virgin

    • @OG-97
      @OG-97 Год назад +88

      Im no harry potter fan, but theyre nowhere near as iconic

    • @terriexu8044
      @terriexu8044 Год назад +20

      @@OG-97 are you serious?

    • @OG-97
      @OG-97 Год назад +7

      @@terriexu8044 look at the numbers :)

  • @nottodaysatan7760
    @nottodaysatan7760 2 года назад +6826

    Steve as jonathon would have killed me

  • @alexsisspinner2294
    @alexsisspinner2294 Год назад +56

    I loved the depth steve had in season 1, he could've been a typical all-around jerk but instead the actor portrayed it in a way that felt realistic. He was mean sometimes but you could always see the genuine love he had for nancy in his tone and how he acted towards her.

    • @JC-li8kk
      @JC-li8kk Год назад +5

      I feel like the character of Steve was more challenging because of having to find that balance of fitting in with the cool kids, but also winning over Nancy & the internal struggle to be a decent human being. I loved seeing him work through that & finally deciding that being a genuinely good person was more important than being Mr Popular. I don’t think the Jonathan role would have pushed him as hard, it seems like more of a safety play.

  • @MrHappymanx
    @MrHappymanx Год назад +141

    The fact Winona Ryder wasn't their main Joyce is baffling. I remember seeing her in this and being so happy to see her again. What an awesome woman.

    • @tiawannairving2898
      @tiawannairving2898 Год назад +1

      Right! She played her part sooo well

    • @John_Rah
      @John_Rah Год назад

      finally its here ruclips.net/video/D3s37OEfoCI/видео.html

  • @SyafiqiNoor
    @SyafiqiNoor 2 года назад +3124

    The others : *say name and age*
    Finn : "hi im finn wolfhard, im sick"

    • @silky..
      @silky.. 2 года назад +2

      wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwhat??

    • @randomminion69
      @randomminion69 2 года назад +18

      he said he’s six? Or what idk

    • @SyafiqiNoor
      @SyafiqiNoor 2 года назад +98

      @@randomminion69 he said hes sick, i think he was like 12 when he auditioned for it

    • @daviwitha2
      @daviwitha2 2 года назад +18

      Me trying audition: H-hell- Hi, i'm Dabi... Oh i mean Davi Rodrigues dos Santos, i'm brasillian, and me... i mean, i'm wanna... MOM, HELP

    • @thestranger-verse2521
      @thestranger-verse2521 2 года назад +5

      FR😂

  • @evysvfx
    @evysvfx 2 года назад +7561

    Fun fact: The Duffer Brothers actually asked Stephen King if they could make a movie of IT, but Stephen King rejected them. So they made Stranger Things

    • @kevinblank8444
      @kevinblank8444 2 года назад +1061

      They probably got rejected because somebody already wanted to do it. Oh well I'm glad the Duffer bros. made Stranger Things. Stephen King says he loves the show too.

    • @MayLily
      @MayLily 2 года назад +177

      Thank goodness for that, hahaha.

    • @lizakolganova7608
      @lizakolganova7608 2 года назад +51

      And it shows, tbh

    • @TheMotherConfesser
      @TheMotherConfesser 2 года назад +163

      No they pitched their idea to direct “IT” there were many directors who did because the people with the movie rights were already planning to make it they were just looking for a director
      but then once they weren’t chosen they thought and this is directly from an interview “what if we could tell the story in eight hours” so they decided to make a show and that’s when they created the show based off of IT and that’s why it takes place in the 80’s well also because they grew up in the 80’s
      And that’s why they have so many references to Stephen king books

    • @riverjame-sv9fo
      @riverjame-sv9fo Год назад +232

      Funny how Finn starrs in both ST and IT, shows how much he fits in both worlds, which are in some ways very similar

  • @akalius2376
    @akalius2376 Год назад +436

    I feel like the role that couldn't have been replaced with another actor was Joyce's role. It is such a unic and iconic role in the series (especially season 1) and she played it perfectly to be the caring mother we saw.

    • @akalius2376
      @akalius2376 Год назад +5

      @Jane Dhdhdb fair enough, but saying she did a "decent job" in putting it very ligthly

    • @sundaymourning5329
      @sundaymourning5329 Год назад

      @Jane Dhdhdb I agree about her being one of the only ones who doesn't suit her character. I can't stand Joyce, I hate all scenes with her in it, bc I can't stand Winona's portrayal of her. I think Toni Collette would have made the perfect Joyce! I know I'm in the minority, but I think Winona is terrible in this role. Imo she's well known for being around so long, not bc she's a good actor. Bc she's really not. Her lines change from movie to movie, but nothing else does. It's like she just plays herself in every movie she's ever been in.

    • @Fisher1941
      @Fisher1941 Год назад +28

      You're insane if you don't think Winona Ryder killed her role as Joyce Byers, she literally carried season 1 with her acting

    • @paigeepooh19
      @paigeepooh19 Год назад +3

      I agree. I LOVE Winona as Joyce, but I could see Marisa Tomei as Joyce, too.

    • @Izaan2810
      @Izaan2810 Год назад +6

      EXACTLY. Ryder played that role like no one else. I like Tomei, love few of her performances but I love her far more as a comedic performer. Ryder is FAR endearing and loving in my opinion and her style worked perfectly for the role of a misunderstood mother. The way she nailed that desperation in the very first season when the show just started and we ourselves were left in dread of Will's mysterious disappearance, was just... powerful!!!

  • @zainmushtaq4347
    @zainmushtaq4347 Год назад +60

    Joyce's and Will's acting in Seasons 1 & 2 were the highlight of the show -- such great and talented actors! I'm actually thankful that Marisa Tomei wasn't cast as she didn't seem so "genuine" as Spiderman's aunt, imo.

    • @m2yt718
      @m2yt718 Год назад +1

      I know right. Joyce was the best actor she showed so much emotion

  • @HalloweenCarver
    @HalloweenCarver Год назад +1827

    It's extremely rare these days to find a show for the whole family. This show NEVER disappoints!

    • @neomicryo
      @neomicryo Год назад +96

      season 1 and 2 are for the family but season 3 and 4 are definitely not for kids

    • @ktbyayo1762
      @ktbyayo1762 Год назад +78

      @@neomicryo season 4 is definitely not for the kids, the teens yeah but not the kids

    • @zeldatanit4346
      @zeldatanit4346 Год назад +30

      Not season 4 😂😂😂 and neither will season 5 be suitable for kids

    • @thefluzzer6345
      @thefluzzer6345 Год назад

      @@zeldatanit4346 will there be a season 5?

    • @coldlemonk3700
      @coldlemonk3700 Год назад

      @@thefluzzer6345 Yes

  • @ameliesyt8323
    @ameliesyt8323 2 года назад +6162

    No one does Steve better than Joe periodt.

    • @ashlyn9568
      @ashlyn9568 2 года назад +205

      If someone else got the role you would’ve said the exact same thing about them.

    • @namoradinhedogerard
      @namoradinhedogerard 2 года назад +17

      @@ashlyn9568 yeh

    • @ameliesyt8323
      @ameliesyt8323 2 года назад +85

      @@ashlyn9568 yk acting takes charisma ? And Joe had tht I mean yeah there’s obviously actors tht I probably would’ve liked too as him but since there’s no other actor that have played him I can say tht if I want to and yeah no shit I would lmfao

    • @slayingthebootsdown4398
      @slayingthebootsdown4398 2 года назад +2

      perioood

    • @Toxic_Death
      @Toxic_Death 2 года назад +7

      Whos Joe?

  • @CharliGill09
    @CharliGill09 Год назад +15

    Fun fact: no matter how played the characters people will ALWAYS say “no one can replace the cast” but if someone else was out in a role you would say the same thing. E.g. Stranger Things and Harry Potter

  • @aayobruv
    @aayobruv Год назад +38

    I can't express how happy I am that there were people present during the casting that pushed for new actors in the industry rather than pick actors that were already big and famed from already being in the industry. I honestly think there's potential to ruin films and series by loading them up with big names instead of investing in new talent and faces. Showing new talent and giving people the opportunity to show their skills and take part in great storytelling and filming lets the film industry grow and diversify. Could you imagine any of the characters in stranger things being played by another person?

  • @reesetorres4369
    @reesetorres4369 Год назад +678

    I'm just grateful that they cast Winona. I missed her. She was just an icon in the 90's. So beautiful.

    • @tracexxface
      @tracexxface Год назад +2

      Agreed.

    • @bcash1994
      @bcash1994 Год назад +9

      She is amazing.
      Everyone does such an amazing job. I think it’s easier when they have such well written parts.

    • @maxwashereofficial
      @maxwashereofficial Год назад +1

      Did you know that she’s Veronica sawyer I think it was from the heathers

    • @mannylugz5872
      @mannylugz5872 Год назад +11

      She was already popular in the late 80s. She appeared in Bettlejuice, Heathers, and Edward Scissorhands.

    • @maxwashereofficial
      @maxwashereofficial Год назад

      @@mannylugz5872 oh wow

  • @lordvenjix3757
    @lordvenjix3757 2 года назад +2757

    Stranger Things is an incredible show! The plot is very unique, the scenes are breathtaking, the character development is amazing, I am very excited for what’s going to happen next in Season 4!

  • @ummtulip
    @ummtulip Год назад +19

    I can’t believe they considered casting anyone other than Winona for Joyce!!! she played her role incredibly!

    • @JC-li8kk
      @JC-li8kk Год назад +1

      I can see Marisa Tomei for sure. She would fit Mike’s mom more though. If Naomi Watts was Joyce I feel the entire series would go into a permanently dark & depressive state with zero enthusiasm lol.

  • @nicoletatum4207
    @nicoletatum4207 Год назад +9

    I love the cast. I couldn’t image it without any of them-

  • @geofforbegoso470
    @geofforbegoso470 2 года назад +580

    Joe Keery's Steve Harrington is spot on, for some reason I totally believe he is actually living in the 80's when watching the show. He just somehow reminds me of someone I might have known from that period.

    • @Culley91
      @Culley91 Год назад

      Lol cause guys was assholes like that in high school in the 80s I’m pretty sure lol hahahaah and that’s my guy too

    • @ayeskidman9269
      @ayeskidman9269 Год назад +7

      It's the hair and his attitude but after he met Robin I find it hard to believe that he's living in the 80s

    • @calendars4
      @calendars4 Год назад +8

      @@ayeskidman9269 why? his and robins relationship is very in character

    • @nawal6842
      @nawal6842 Месяц назад

      Even natalia dyer (nancy)

  • @erinlynch4
    @erinlynch4 2 года назад +578

    No one could play Steve like Joe. Love his character.

    • @John_Rah
      @John_Rah Год назад

      finally its here ruclips.net/video/D3s37OEfoCI/видео.html

  • @chlecziferryn2895
    @chlecziferryn2895 Год назад +18

    I think they've made an excellent decision with David Harbour. He's one of my faves in the series :). Overall, the performance of the entire cast was astounding---and just blew me out of the water lol.

  • @jacquipatricia1045
    @jacquipatricia1045 Год назад +16

    It's like Goonies, it's for kids, teens, and adults. The scary-aspects of Stranger Things increases as seasons progress, and parents should be cautious of kids who are scared of horror things (I was one of those kids lol). But, so many kids around the age of these kids could and are growing up with the series and the seriousness and scariness increases in turn as everyone (including the audience) grows.
    I was a scaredy-cat as a kid but I always loved sci-fi and fantasy. Movies like The Goonies, E.T., Escape to Witch Mountain, etc. were things that I loved that excited, scared, and inspired me and were also SO much for adults. It's what brought me to other shows I fell in love with in my mid-to-late teens - Doctor Who, Supernatural, etc.
    Shows and Films made for everyone that have a sense of adventure, fear, and fantasy are the best!

  • @calibabei
    @calibabei Год назад +117

    Knowing that Sean Astin literally auditioned for the part makes my heart so happy. What a sweet man😭💜

  • @Phantom-_-Crash
    @Phantom-_-Crash 2 года назад +885

    Bob literally did not have to die😭😭😭

    • @jennalittle1327
      @jennalittle1327 2 года назад +64

      Was probably more to do with having Sean astin on for another season since he's quite a big actor, and clearly he didn't want a big part since he auditioned for bowman

    • @rhy.swixx-
      @rhy.swixx- 2 года назад +42

      Bob: JoIcE
      Me:FKN RUN WHAT ARE YOU DOIN DEMAGORGANS ARE STRONG
      Demagrorgans: We eatin good
      JoIcE: NOOOOOO
      Hopp: LETS GO FIANALY I CAN SHOOT MY FRIGGIN SHOT

    • @maja118
      @maja118 2 года назад +1

      @@rhy.swixx- Joyce *

    • @cookiee4893
      @cookiee4893 2 года назад +31

      if bob didn't die, joyce wouldn't fall in love with hopper tho 😥😥

    • @misascoffin
      @misascoffin 2 года назад +2

      dead bob

  • @charlottethedvi8219
    @charlottethedvi8219 Год назад +2

    This helped a lot because I have an audition soon and now I can see how it’s done

  • @diannegonzales1625
    @diannegonzales1625 Год назад +8

    ST is one of the most remarkable series. They are perfect for the role they portrayed and you can see how wonderful their bond was. I do admire everyone who became part of it but most especially are el, will, mike, lucas and dustin. They’ve grown so much throughout the series. For sure, they will forever be thankful for this huge success in their career ❤️

  • @jackedlantern3520
    @jackedlantern3520 Год назад +505

    Honestly Winona as Joyce is probably the most PERFECT cast for ST

    • @theresaANDnicholas
      @theresaANDnicholas Год назад +13

      She’s absolutely my favorite character in the show and I often say it out loud as I’m watching bc she’s the best written character and actor!

    • @John_Rah
      @John_Rah Год назад

      finally its here ruclips.net/video/D3s37OEfoCI/видео.html

  • @remyz13
    @remyz13 2 года назад +152

    2:45
    “By playing jerk Steve, and nice Steve”
    Just the way she said that made me heart happy 😂

  • @relaxingnoise3598
    @relaxingnoise3598 Год назад

    I watched every seasons and I love all those actors on the screen. They portrayed their roles perfectly. Amazing tv serie.

  • @brandylantzchannel4817
    @brandylantzchannel4817 Год назад

    Great educational video

  • @Misdrex
    @Misdrex 2 года назад +524

    honestly I love all of them the casting is literally perfection. I MISS SEAN ASTIN HIS BOB CHARACTER WAS SO GREAT
    And Billy did one hell of a job in Season 3 I was amazed.

    • @agentwakanda4829
      @agentwakanda4829 2 года назад

      agreed

    • @msairs
      @msairs 2 года назад +1

      they killed Samwise! ugh.. he was able to get the ring to Mordor, but here he's killed by monster dogs -_____-

    • @DorotaGabal
      @DorotaGabal Год назад +1

      I was really hoping to see more of Billy.

    • @John_Rah
      @John_Rah Год назад

      finally its here ruclips.net/video/D3s37OEfoCI/видео.html

  • @willhopley
    @willhopley 2 года назад +347

    This show would be incomplete without David Harbour. The man is a powerhouse!

    • @John_Rah
      @John_Rah Год назад

      finally its here ruclips.net/video/D3s37OEfoCI/видео.html

  • @ndrcalrryx2094
    @ndrcalrryx2094 Год назад +1

    The cast is just so perfect!

  • @Wildicon19
    @Wildicon19 Месяц назад

    You Nailed the cast of Stranger Things, and the picks kept on getting better as the time, and seasons went on! I can't wait for Season 5!

  • @vaporrvvave
    @vaporrvvave Год назад +130

    Little did they know, Murray would actually outlast Bob in terms of longevity on the show… What a different world it would be if Sean Astin was Murray instead of Bob

    • @Shrimpyyyyyyyy
      @Shrimpyyyyyyyy Год назад +17

      They cast him perfectly. I like it when Sean Aston plays a sweetie.

    • @John_Rah
      @John_Rah Год назад

      finally its here ruclips.net/video/D3s37OEfoCI/видео.html

  • @harmc2301
    @harmc2301 2 года назад +299

    I think the casting is so perfect. They did a wonderful job and the cast is so amazing. I’m super excited for season 4

    • @John_Rah
      @John_Rah Год назад

      finally its here ruclips.net/video/D3s37OEfoCI/видео.html

  • @KeinishaVerramoney
    @KeinishaVerramoney Год назад +9

    I think they did a great job with the casting especially Steve, Joyce and Hopper ❤️❤️❤️

  • @unapologeticsage410
    @unapologeticsage410 2 года назад +71

    Look at that joe thought Steve’s character was a jerk & now we love Steve 😂😂❤️

  • @mairaa.04
    @mairaa.04 2 года назад +172

    “hi im finn wolfhard and im sick” my guy never fails to make me laugh😭

  • @LABoutaBagDoe
    @LABoutaBagDoe Год назад +1

    That’s what made ST a all Time Classic Series…The way they well picked the entire cast, they picked every actor perfectly 💯

  • @melleetheka
    @melleetheka Год назад +4

    Most of the cast being unknown actors or actors who were really famous in the 80’s is what made this show work so well

    • @John_Rah
      @John_Rah Год назад

      finally its here ruclips.net/video/D3s37OEfoCI/видео.html

  • @salvadorr4727
    @salvadorr4727 Год назад +205

    They wanted a huge adult star for Joyce, Winona IS a huge adult star!

    • @allister.trudel
      @allister.trudel Год назад +20

      yeah I never understood why she stopped being cast, she's amazing, very glad they gave her a chance to make her come back!

    • @qwertydancer21
      @qwertydancer21 Год назад +17

      Right?! I don't even know who the other two options mentioned were lol

    • @Marie-id9do
      @Marie-id9do Год назад +2

      Yeah I'd never heard of the other two options either

    • @allister.trudel
      @allister.trudel Год назад +9

      @@Marie-id9do Noami Watts has been the main star in many movies but not Marisa Tomei, she's usually more of a supporting character. Tomei played May (Peter Parker's aunt) in the most recent spider man movies. Naomi Watts movies: The Painted Veil, King Kong, The Ring, Mullholland Drive, The impossible, Penguin Bloom...

    • @shaunhopkinson8667
      @shaunhopkinson8667 Год назад +6

      @@allister.trudel Winona stopped getting jobs because of legal issues that happened in her past.
      Weird thing is companies like WB are still willing to employ the likes of Amber Heard even though she was foound guilty of beating up JD, while Winona Ryder's issue was very mild.

  • @dogdog7883
    @dogdog7883 2 года назад +678

    "my name is Millie Brown and i am 11 years old"
    "My name is Caleb McLaughlin, im 13 years old"
    "Im Noah Schnapp, im 10 years old"
    *I'm Finn Wolfhard and I'm sick.*

    • @alyssaf9374
      @alyssaf9374 2 года назад +4

      😂

    • @maja118
      @maja118 2 года назад +5

      Time stamp?

    • @dogdog7883
      @dogdog7883 2 года назад +22

      @@maja118 oh it's at the very beginning :)
      0:00

  • @valeriatorres2425
    @valeriatorres2425 Год назад +2

    they did amazingly and in sure every actor who was rejected was amazing as well. this is the cast though, and i couldn’t think of it as another other way

    • @John_Rah
      @John_Rah Год назад

      finally its here ruclips.net/video/D3s37OEfoCI/видео.html

  • @keyaurahjackson4522
    @keyaurahjackson4522 Год назад

    I remember watching stand by me on replay over and over and over again I couldn't get enough

  • @celesteyoung7951
    @celesteyoung7951 2 года назад +65

    Amazing chemistry. Not one character can be replaced!

    • @Burbie
      @Burbie 2 года назад +8

      U wouldn't know untill they were replaced

    • @John_Rah
      @John_Rah Год назад

      finally its here ruclips.net/video/D3s37OEfoCI/видео.html

  • @jennakeith5711
    @jennakeith5711 2 года назад +127

    This show was casted so well. Nobody else can play their parts

    • @John_Rah
      @John_Rah Год назад

      finally its here ruclips.net/video/D3s37OEfoCI/видео.html

  • @gadorgamingtv2989
    @gadorgamingtv2989 Год назад

    Just perfect cast! And the Eddie Mudson little twist? Made me more hype

  • @GinFreecs
    @GinFreecs Год назад +15

    Noah playing Mike would be interesting. I always thought Noah and Millie had a great chemistry together. It will work for sure.

    • @ishish8816
      @ishish8816 Год назад

      Yeah the scene in season 4 volume 2 when Eleven has just crashed the helicopter in the desert. She's re-united with Will and Mike. Millie hugs Mike for just seconds in comparison to Will.
      For me the chemistry between Millie and Finn died after the first season.

    • @louism3643
      @louism3643 2 месяца назад

      I wouldn't change the casting, but Noah as Mike would have been interesting. I agree.
      Noah on screen seems to be the kind of actor who can sneak up on you, be nuanced. Noah might make different choices with his acting. But the cast is amazing.

  • @jordyboi69420
    @jordyboi69420 2 года назад +131

    Stranger things reminds me of The Goonies, and what better way to relive that nostalgia than to cast an actual OG Goonie, Sean Astin

    • @whocares11222
      @whocares11222 2 года назад +2

      Omg so true

    • @theresaANDnicholas
      @theresaANDnicholas Год назад +1

      Yes and I even noticed a nod to the goonies too with the vine drawings!

    • @John_Rah
      @John_Rah Год назад

      finally its here ruclips.net/video/D3s37OEfoCI/видео.html

  • @stephy95
    @stephy95 2 года назад +52

    I'm so glad winona, david and sean were cast for their roles because they are some of the best characters in the show and their characters really shine

  • @RmsDome
    @RmsDome Год назад

    It is the best show I have seen in such a long time. Congratulations to the Duffer Brothers! They have made life much more interesting with this gem ❤️

    • @JC-li8kk
      @JC-li8kk Год назад

      I liked season 1&2 way more. Felt way more focused on the characters & their relationships whereas 3&4 are all about stopping the tornado man turned meat monster turned possessed mummy.

  • @sheena_marie5936
    @sheena_marie5936 Год назад +1

    They made smart choices because the cast is perfect I can’t imagine anyone else.I love all of them…the cast is amazing

  • @jayy24195
    @jayy24195 2 года назад +163

    Man everyone's roles were PERFECTLY casted imo. So ready to see what goes down in S4!!.

  • @potatochip751
    @potatochip751 2 года назад +89

    after watching 3 seasons i cannot even imagine or bring myself to dislike Steve's character a single ounce even if he played a jerk/bully in s1. his character had the best development and has my heart literally.

  • @SyMpHOny893
    @SyMpHOny893 Год назад +1

    I got the chills when they said they auditioned w lines from stand by me. that is my favorite movie of all time and means so so much to me. I almost didnt watch this show and now I love it. I literally cannot believe…

  • @BlackRose_2244
    @BlackRose_2244 Год назад +7

    Couldn’t imagine anyone else in stranger things than the cast they have now. They fit the role better than the rest, they wanted❤️

    • @lonaldmcdonald8907
      @lonaldmcdonald8907 Год назад

      I could see josh brolin playing hopper.

    • @BlackRose_2244
      @BlackRose_2244 Год назад +2

      @@lonaldmcdonald8907 I rather the cast they have now. I’m so glad they picked the ones they have.

  • @TheMadMurf
    @TheMadMurf 2 года назад +167

    Winona Ryder was 1000% the right choice and as much as I love Sam Rockwell and want him to be in everything, David Harbour really nailed the part.

    • @theresaANDnicholas
      @theresaANDnicholas Год назад +1

      He’s so much better in season 4, the constant yelling and temper was getting on my nerves. Hate to see hopper suffer but glad the actor got to play more layers than just yelling all the time 🙄 His temper and Will’s really annoyed me the first 3 seasons

    • @randomdude2622
      @randomdude2622 Год назад

      @@theresaANDnicholas your so dumb. Wills temper was bad because of the mind flare

  • @ocpofficialrep7026
    @ocpofficialrep7026 2 года назад +46

    children or adults. I literally watch this with my grandma she grew in the 50s and loves scifi and is a huge steven king fan. SHE LOVES this show

  • @elijahford489
    @elijahford489 Год назад +5

    I couldn't imagine anyone else besides Winona !!! The casting choice was perfect 😩

    • @JC-li8kk
      @JC-li8kk Год назад

      Marisa Tomei is an amazing actress. I think she would have done fine & given the show a little more stability/less chaotic feel. Winona just has this “off in her own world” vibe at all times which can be exhausting. I definitely liked season 1&2 way more than 3&4. Felt way more organized & focused & not all over the place with so many moving parts. Simple is better.

  • @2Scared4This
    @2Scared4This Год назад +1

    okay but season 1 gaten looks ADORABLE in the ghostbusters costume!😭😭

  • @Valspell
    @Valspell 2 года назад +66

    I can't imagine if Joe is Jonathan and Charlie is Steve.
    And Finn is will and Noah is mike 💀💀💀💀

    • @John_Rah
      @John_Rah Год назад

      finally its here ruclips.net/video/D3s37OEfoCI/видео.html

  • @sabahatchouhan9685
    @sabahatchouhan9685 Год назад

    Steve , hopper and dustin are my favourite characters!! Too good . They are so naturally and effortlessly good at their work ..

  • @aand101
    @aand101 Год назад

    I would've loved to have heard about El's part and any other considerations made for her part!

  • @unaizanadeem
    @unaizanadeem 2 года назад +44

    This cast is perfect. Can’t imagine anyone else playing these characters. 😍😍

  • @davids.7567
    @davids.7567 2 года назад +594

    I really wish Max were in season 1. Would it be drastically different, or the same, with a few minor differences?

    • @bluejay2386
      @bluejay2386 2 года назад +118

      Idk I actually liked the idea of max and billy moving away from California because of Neil and Susan, and being salty about it. I just kinda wish Billy had seen Max sneaking out or something and had no choice but to go with her. Then he could have became a part of the group and who knows, maybe he would start being nicer after becoming friends with them. I also thought Steve and Billy would make a pretty bada** duo. Though that would ruin season 3 because
      (SPOILER ALERT BELOW IF YOU HAVENT WATCHED SEASON 3)
      Then Billy wouldn’t have gotten flayed and if it wasn’t Billy they would have had to flay somebody else. Or make an entirely new character but then it would take forever for them to find out who was flayed.

    • @bsheepdestroyermakesstuff7222
      @bsheepdestroyermakesstuff7222 2 года назад +44

      @@bluejay2386 i feel like having billy AND steve both undergo massive transitions in character would kinda make the show feel (more) unrealistic

    • @bluejay2386
      @bluejay2386 2 года назад +37

      @@bsheepdestroyermakesstuff7222
      Yeah, that’s true. Technically billy did change, then died like two minutes later.

    • @meliycon-roma4112
      @meliycon-roma4112 2 года назад +2

      drastically different

    • @anything4selenas813
      @anything4selenas813 2 года назад +8

      I think it’d be better if she came later on. It helps bring other stuff in..

  • @psychillusion1061
    @psychillusion1061 Год назад +1

    Chorei na parte da Wyona! Perfeita Joice! Impossível não ser como é 😭💕

    • @John_Rah
      @John_Rah Год назад

      finally its here ruclips.net/video/D3s37OEfoCI/видео.html

  • @ladychips
    @ladychips Год назад

    I'm so glad they decided on Winona. I loved watching her when I was a kid and glad she's back

  • @ihategettingtermed6500
    @ihategettingtermed6500 2 года назад +53

    Can’t imagine Joe Keery taking the role as Jonathan Byers.

  • @SCUMMY4205
    @SCUMMY4205 2 года назад +35

    Carmen Cuba has done amazing throughout the entire series. All 4 seasons have been great, and it all comes back to her. Every actor has really nailed their character.

  • @catherinebugden
    @catherinebugden Год назад

    Perfect cast. So glad those who got it did 🤩

    • @John_Rah
      @John_Rah Год назад

      finally its here ruclips.net/video/D3s37OEfoCI/видео.html

  • @makeachange6150
    @makeachange6150 Год назад

    I can’t imagine anything different but they all so good

  • @DarkSideBeats
    @DarkSideBeats 2 года назад +42

    They made the right choice for every single actor & actress in this show.
    Especially Hopper knowing that he wasn't on their radar & someone had to push & push for him against large odds..... they would have never found a better hopper.

    • @theresaANDnicholas
      @theresaANDnicholas Год назад

      Meh, everyone except Max. She has the right look but her acting leaves a lot to be desired. Always takes me out of the story whereas the others immerse me more into it. (Honestly Lucas isn’t the best either but again he has the look of cute but awkward kid)

    • @abrielle13
      @abrielle13 Год назад

      @@theresaANDnicholas um what? Sadie Sink is a great actress!

    • @John_Rah
      @John_Rah Год назад

      finally its here ruclips.net/video/D3s37OEfoCI/видео.html

  • @thesecretwindowspot1298
    @thesecretwindowspot1298 2 года назад +82

    If someone else had played the sheriff, I’d die! He’s one of those who fits into the characters so damn well!

    • @John_Rah
      @John_Rah Год назад

      finally its here ruclips.net/video/D3s37OEfoCI/видео.html

    • @thecatfather857
      @thecatfather857 Год назад

      @@John_Rah SHUT UP!

  • @paulaustinlee4452
    @paulaustinlee4452 Год назад

    hello! from what interview is when the cast were reacting to their audition? is there a yt vid or some vid of the whole interview? thank you!

  • @twicetopia1125
    @twicetopia1125 Год назад +1

    haha thought it was hopper speaking at first 6:05 :)

  • @laceyharrison384
    @laceyharrison384 2 года назад +54

    This is the only series I’d rewatch again and not get bored. If I rewatch the seasons, it’d be my 4th time.

    • @FilmFanatic1980
      @FilmFanatic1980 2 года назад +1

      YASSSS

    • @dakotarae159
      @dakotarae159 Год назад

      You are wasting your time. Why would you watch something you've already watched before over and over again?

    • @laceyharrison384
      @laceyharrison384 Год назад +2

      @@dakotarae159 um because I want to. Simple answer. Yeah I am spending my time on something I WANT TO DO so it’s technically not wasting time. Whether I rewatch a series or do anything again, it’s not wasting time if I wanted it.

    • @dakotarae159
      @dakotarae159 Год назад

      @@laceyharrison384 Yes, I won't say anything anymore judging on your profile picture. It's clear you are very young, but you will regret that you spent the most important years of your life with these things.

    • @laceyharrison384
      @laceyharrison384 Год назад +3

      @@dakotarae159 Ok but it’s not even that deep. My school year just finished so I have time to do this and at the same time help my parents around the house. And not everyone who has a profile picture of a Korean dude is young. Rewatching series is my choice and I certainly won’t regret anything in the future because it’s not that deep.

  • @celebritysquawk8142
    @celebritysquawk8142 2 года назад +13

    You have a great way of making videos that I just want to watch!

  • @Neelia35
    @Neelia35 Год назад

    The cast and their interaction is great the way it is.

  • @_.cyle._.rat._
    @_.cyle._.rat._ Год назад

    When the Video said ins tranger thing some of the lines can from stand by me I started to freak out happily bc it's one of my favorite movies, I don't know why I got so excited but I did

  • @missbizy
    @missbizy Год назад +16

    I think it's adorable that Sean sent in an audition tape.

    • @John_Rah
      @John_Rah Год назад

      finally its here ruclips.net/video/D3s37OEfoCI/видео.html

  • @childlowery1590
    @childlowery1590 Год назад +32

    Francesca Reale auditioned for Robin Buckley in season 3, however she was rejected. But she landed her role as Heather Holloway.

    • @John_Rah
      @John_Rah Год назад

      finally its here ruclips.net/video/D3s37OEfoCI/видео.html

  • @cristinallavata906
    @cristinallavata906 Год назад +2

    Joyce es mi personaje favorito, como lo interpreta Winona es increíble

    • @lonaldmcdonald8907
      @lonaldmcdonald8907 Год назад +1

      She was supposed to play Michael Corleones daughter in Godfather 3.

  • @naturalbby1722
    @naturalbby1722 Год назад

    This cast is perfect can’t imagine a different cast

    • @John_Rah
      @John_Rah Год назад

      finally its here ruclips.net/video/D3s37OEfoCI/видео.html

  • @GinFreecs
    @GinFreecs 2 года назад +29

    Fact: Finn almost lost the role of Mike if filming of IT didn't get delayed. Hence the role will go to Noah.