Millie Bobby Brown Explained Just How Emotional The Last Day Of Stranger Things Was: ‘It Wasn’t Hitting Me This Entire Time — Until Yesterday’

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Among numerous global viewers, the most eagerly anticipated TV debut in 2025 (and arguably the one that carries the greatest significance) is the long-anticipated launch of Stranger Things Season 5, with a confirmed release date still pending. This event promises to be a poignant moment for those who’ve been anxiously waiting to reconnect with favorite characters like Eleven and Mike, but star Millie Bobby Brown didn’t find filming the final season particularly emotional, until the very end.

After collaborating with Anthony and Joe Russo on their upcoming Netflix film, “The Electric State”, Millie Bobby Brown is preparing to bid farewell to her popular character Eleven in the new season, as the Duffer brothers have revealed that no main cast members from the original series will be central figures in the planned spinoff or future concepts. It wasn’t until she was close to wrapping up the role that the significance of it truly hit her.

In conversation with Vanity Fair, Brown admitted that, although she usually avoids showing vulnerability in a professional context, the impending deadline caught her off guard. To quote her, “The finish line approached more quickly than I had anticipated.

The realization didn’t strike me until yesterday; it was only then that I fully understood the situation. While I was on set, a thought crossed my mind: ‘Just one more day left.’ That’s when emotions overcame me and I found myself shedding tears. In truth, I generally dislike crying at work.

To my understanding, that situation might offer the optimal circumstances for an actor’s mental health during movie or TV series filming. For instance, in a series like “Stranger Things”, considering its 2023 strike delay followed by numerous setbacks during its year-long production due to weather conditions, such an arrangement would be particularly beneficial.

It’s quite likely that any actor in the ensemble cast would have been quickly overwhelmed by emotional turmoil upon starting the project, knowing they might need to part ways with these characters and colleagues in 2024. This may not be as devastating for newcomers like Linda Hamilton, Jake Connelly, and Alex Breaux since they’re just joining the cast.

It’s fortunate for the thriving young multi-talent, Millie Bobby Brown, that her partner, Jake Bongiovi, encourages her to express her feelings openly rather than holding them indefinitely. About her husband, she stated:

I’m quite sensitive and I strive to remain tough. It left me feeling quite uneasy. Jake said, “It’s beneficial, let it all out!” And that’s when the tears began to flow.

Most likely, Brown derived a great deal of joy and positive experiences from working on Stranger Things alongside numerous other young, compatible talents, many of which are associated with pleasant memories. However, it’s important to acknowledge that the actress has faced an excessive amount of unproductive scrutiny and criticism, not just from paparazzi, but also from some questionable sectors of the Stranger Things fanbase. Thus, there are indeed aspects that can stir strong emotions in this regard too.

I can merely wish that the upcoming months spent publicizing the final season and conclusively addressing Eleven’s transformation prove to be both emotionally healing and significant. May her character successfully vanquish Vecna and all of the Upside Down in a way that fits well with her storyline. It’s quite a demanding request, but it seems appropriate.

Keep an eye out for further updates regarding the specific release date of “Stranger Things” Season 5. In the meantime, explore some other top-notch Netflix shows to keep you entertained!

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2025-02-13 21:37