10 Actors Who Auditioned For Stranger Things But Were Rejected

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  • čas přidán 17. 05. 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  Před 2 lety +7255

    Who else is excited for season 4?! 😃

  • @ayayesko4206
    @ayayesko4206 Před 2 lety +6902

    Joe wanted a calm role but became a mother instead

  • @lirapee
    @lirapee Před 2 lety +32575

    i could never imagine ST with a different cast

    • @blueberrypiexx
      @blueberrypiexx Před 2 lety +203

      Same

    • @ivvister2303
      @ivvister2303 Před 2 lety +3320

      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 Před 2 lety +53

      Ikr

    • @abimay7389
      @abimay7389 Před 2 lety +172

      @@ivvister2303 yeah

    • @ryonyt6387
      @ryonyt6387 Před 2 lety +15

      Same

  • @binosworld3896
    @binosworld3896 Před rokem +1213

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

    • @mannylugz5872
      @mannylugz5872 Před rokem

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

    • @matthewburns4500
      @matthewburns4500 Před rokem +2

      Because Billy is not alive he's died

    • @anonymousbutterfly5958
      @anonymousbutterfly5958 Před rokem +28

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

    • @dizzy7526
      @dizzy7526 Před rokem +5

      @@matthewburns4500 bob also died

    • @theylostray
      @theylostray Před rokem +6

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

  • @riccee5242
    @riccee5242 Před rokem +1667

    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 Před rokem +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 Před rokem +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 Před rokem +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 Před rokem +2

      But some producers request for known actors.

    • @thekatprincess
      @thekatprincess Před rokem +12

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

  • @shockedcat7
    @shockedcat7 Před 2 lety +12484

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

  • @E11ieAlt
    @E11ieAlt Před 2 lety +16930

    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 Před 2 lety +94

      literally

    • @billsmydrugg
      @billsmydrugg Před 2 lety +70

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

    • @thesecretwindowspot1298
      @thesecretwindowspot1298 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +3

      agreed

    • @kingsandangels4404
      @kingsandangels4404 Před 2 lety +9

      Oh my gosh, I love herrrrrr

  • @debeebeb
    @debeebeb Před rokem +100

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

  • @peggymoexd
    @peggymoexd Před rokem +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 Před rokem +2

      Had you never seen a movie of hers??

    • @peggymoexd
      @peggymoexd Před rokem +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 Před rokem +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 Před rokem +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 Před rokem +11

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

  • @alessandraganal6163
    @alessandraganal6163 Před 2 lety +24648

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

    • @kayliadams1839
      @kayliadams1839 Před 2 lety +260

      Right😂😂

    • @marcosvb7926
      @marcosvb7926 Před 2 lety +559

      Luckily it didn’t happen lol

    • @ginnevaluz
      @ginnevaluz Před 2 lety +785

      I think they would also nail each opposite role.

    • @marcosvb7926
      @marcosvb7926 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +76

      Other way. Noah Auditioned for the mike role

  • @PeytonSlim
    @PeytonSlim Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +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 Před rokem +133

      @@MegaRangers22 no

    • @InfinityReptar
      @InfinityReptar Před rokem +29

      @@MegaRangers22 Checkmate Richard.

    • @r9inyy
      @r9inyy Před rokem +33

      @@MegaRangers22 loud and wrong

    • @prepster4712
      @prepster4712 Před rokem +16

      @@MegaRangers22 no buddy

  • @DIRTYPRODiGY
    @DIRTYPRODiGY Před rokem +683

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

    • @mannylugz5872
      @mannylugz5872 Před rokem +49

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

    • @KICK839
      @KICK839 Před rokem +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 Před rokem +1

      Totally agree

    • @darrenlucas7362
      @darrenlucas7362 Před rokem +7

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

    • @fart63
      @fart63 Před rokem +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

  • @sien3993
    @sien3993 Před rokem +192

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

    • @John_Rah
      @John_Rah Před rokem +1

      finally its here czcams.com/video/D3s37OEfoCI/video.html

    • @c_elia
      @c_elia Před rokem

      @@John_Rah monke

  • @chloebast5275
    @chloebast5275 Před 2 lety +3962

    "I'm Finn Wolfhard and im sick"

    • @evabaer2103
      @evabaer2103 Před 2 lety +17

      *six

    • @Drx290
      @Drx290 Před 2 lety +211

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

    • @jumpingjellyfish9000
      @jumpingjellyfish9000 Před 2 lety +165

      @@evabaer2103 why would he be six 💀

    • @theduckandgoat733
      @theduckandgoat733 Před 2 lety +17

      @@evabaer2103 no, he did say sick

    • @riaria6357
      @riaria6357 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @evysvfx
    @evysvfx Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +177

      Thank goodness for that, hahaha.

    • @lizakolganova7608
      @lizakolganova7608 Před 2 lety +51

      And it shows, tbh

    • @TheMotherConfesser
      @TheMotherConfesser Před rokem +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 Před rokem +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

  • @Stylomagic
    @Stylomagic Před rokem +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 Před rokem

      finally its here czcams.com/video/D3s37OEfoCI/video.html

    • @solosam9
      @solosam9 Před rokem

      In what way misunderstood?

    • @5STAR_VT
      @5STAR_VT Před 2 měsíci

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

    • @solosam9
      @solosam9 Před 2 měsíci

      @@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 Před 2 měsíci

      @@solosam9 oh ok my bad

  • @KaelynElizabeth2327
    @KaelynElizabeth2327 Před rokem +82

    I can't imagine Hopper as anyone but David Harbour

  • @ayelenmaldonado9118
    @ayelenmaldonado9118 Před 2 lety +3790

    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.

  • @nottodaysatan7760
    @nottodaysatan7760 Před 2 lety +6826

    Steve as jonathon would have killed me

  • @CharliGill09
    @CharliGill09 Před rokem +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

  • @alexsisspinner2294
    @alexsisspinner2294 Před rokem +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 Před rokem +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.

  • @artistevivien
    @artistevivien Před rokem +5081

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

    • @oldboy1955
      @oldboy1955 Před rokem +8

      except me

    • @Idk-yt6rf
      @Idk-yt6rf Před rokem +24

      @@oldboy1955 ok virgin

    • @OG-97
      @OG-97 Před rokem +88

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

    • @terriexu8044
      @terriexu8044 Před rokem +20

      @@OG-97 are you serious?

    • @OG-97
      @OG-97 Před rokem +7

      @@terriexu8044 look at the numbers :)

  • @SyafiqiNoor
    @SyafiqiNoor Před 2 lety +3123

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

    • @silky..
      @silky.. Před 2 lety +2

      wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwhat??

    • @randomminion69
      @randomminion69 Před 2 lety +18

      he said he’s six? Or what idk

    • @SyafiqiNoor
      @SyafiqiNoor Před 2 lety +98

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

    • @daviwitha2
      @daviwitha2 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +5

      FR😂

  • @MrHappymanx
    @MrHappymanx Před rokem +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 Před rokem +1

      Right! She played her part sooo well

    • @John_Rah
      @John_Rah Před rokem

      finally its here czcams.com/video/D3s37OEfoCI/video.html

  • @akalius2376
    @akalius2376 Před rokem +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 Před rokem +5

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

    • @sundaymourning5329
      @sundaymourning5329 Před rokem

      @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 Před rokem +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 Před rokem +3

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

    • @Izaan2810
      @Izaan2810 Před rokem +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!!!

  • @ameliesyt8323
    @ameliesyt8323 Před 2 lety +6162

    No one does Steve better than Joe periodt.

    • @ashlyn9568
      @ashlyn9568 Před 2 lety +205

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

    • @namoradinhedogerard
      @namoradinhedogerard Před 2 lety +17

      @@ashlyn9568 yeh

    • @ameliesyt8323
      @ameliesyt8323 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +2

      perioood

    • @Toxic_Death
      @Toxic_Death Před 2 lety +7

      Whos Joe?

  • @HalloweenCarver
    @HalloweenCarver Před rokem +1827

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

    • @neomicryo
      @neomicryo Před rokem +96

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

    • @ktbyayo1762
      @ktbyayo1762 Před rokem +78

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

    • @zeldatanit4346
      @zeldatanit4346 Před rokem +30

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

    • @thefluzzer6345
      @thefluzzer6345 Před rokem

      @@zeldatanit4346 will there be a season 5?

    • @coldlemonk3700
      @coldlemonk3700 Před rokem

      @@thefluzzer6345 Yes

  • @zainmushtaq4347
    @zainmushtaq4347 Před rokem +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 Před rokem +1

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

  • @aayobruv
    @aayobruv Před rokem +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 Před rokem +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 Před rokem +2

      Agreed.

    • @bcash1994
      @bcash1994 Před rokem +9

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

    • @maxwashereofficial
      @maxwashereofficial Před rokem +1

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

    • @mannylugz5872
      @mannylugz5872 Před rokem +11

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

    • @maxwashereofficial
      @maxwashereofficial Před rokem

      @@mannylugz5872 oh wow

  • @erinlynch4
    @erinlynch4 Před rokem +578

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

    • @John_Rah
      @John_Rah Před rokem

      finally its here czcams.com/video/D3s37OEfoCI/video.html

  • @ummtulip
    @ummtulip Před rokem +19

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

    • @JC-li8kk
      @JC-li8kk Před rokem +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.

  • @jacquipatricia1045
    @jacquipatricia1045 Před rokem +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!

  • @geofforbegoso470
    @geofforbegoso470 Před 2 lety +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 Před rokem

      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 Před rokem +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 Před rokem +8

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

    • @nawal6842
      @nawal6842 Před měsícem

      Even natalia dyer (nancy)

  • @lordvenjix3757
    @lordvenjix3757 Před 2 lety +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!

  • @chlecziferryn2895
    @chlecziferryn2895 Před rokem +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.

  • @diannegonzales1625
    @diannegonzales1625 Před rokem +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 Před rokem +505

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

    • @theresaANDnicholas
      @theresaANDnicholas Před rokem +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 Před rokem

      finally its here czcams.com/video/D3s37OEfoCI/video.html

  • @calibabei
    @calibabei Před rokem +117

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

  • @nicoletatum4207
    @nicoletatum4207 Před rokem +9

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

  • @dogdog7883
    @dogdog7883 Před 2 lety +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.*

  • @Phantom-_-Crash
    @Phantom-_-Crash Před 2 lety +884

    Bob literally did not have to die😭😭😭

    • @jennalittle1327
      @jennalittle1327 Před 2 lety +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- Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +1

      @@rhy.swixx- Joyce *

    • @cookiee4893
      @cookiee4893 Před 2 lety +31

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

    • @misascoffin
      @misascoffin Před 2 lety +2

      dead bob

  • @GinFreecs
    @GinFreecs Před rokem +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 Před rokem

      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 Před 2 měsíci

      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.

  • @KeinishaVerramoney
    @KeinishaVerramoney Před rokem +9

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

  • @remyz13
    @remyz13 Před 2 lety +152

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

  • @Misdrex
    @Misdrex Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety

      agreed

    • @msairs
      @msairs Před rokem +1

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

    • @DorotaGabal
      @DorotaGabal Před rokem +1

      I was really hoping to see more of Billy.

    • @John_Rah
      @John_Rah Před rokem

      finally its here czcams.com/video/D3s37OEfoCI/video.html

  • @melleetheka
    @melleetheka Před rokem +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 Před rokem

      finally its here czcams.com/video/D3s37OEfoCI/video.html

  • @charlottethedvi8219
    @charlottethedvi8219 Před rokem +2

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

  • @vaporrvvave
    @vaporrvvave Před rokem +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 Před rokem +17

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

    • @John_Rah
      @John_Rah Před rokem

      finally its here czcams.com/video/D3s37OEfoCI/video.html

  • @simply_a_butterfly
    @simply_a_butterfly Před 11 měsíci +3

    Nobody:
    Everyone else:
    "Hi, my name is Caleb. I'm 13 years old."
    "I'm Noah Schnapp. I'm 10 years old."
    "My name is Millie Brown. I'm 11 years old."
    Meanwhile Finn:
    "I'm Finn Wolfhard and I'm sick."

  • @Wildicon19
    @Wildicon19 Před měsícem

    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!

  • @willhopley
    @willhopley Před 2 lety +347

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

    • @John_Rah
      @John_Rah Před rokem

      finally its here czcams.com/video/D3s37OEfoCI/video.html

  • @harmc2301
    @harmc2301 Před 2 lety +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 Před rokem

      finally its here czcams.com/video/D3s37OEfoCI/video.html

  • @paulaustinlee4452
    @paulaustinlee4452 Před rokem

    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!

  • @itz_Mia571
    @itz_Mia571 Před 8 měsíci +1

    *Everyone saying there names*
    Finn Wolfard : I’m sick

  • @unapologeticsage410
    @unapologeticsage410 Před 2 lety +71

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

  • @jennakeith5711
    @jennakeith5711 Před rokem +127

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

    • @John_Rah
      @John_Rah Před rokem

      finally its here czcams.com/video/D3s37OEfoCI/video.html

  • @2Scared4This
    @2Scared4This Před rokem +1

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

  • @relaxingnoise3598
    @relaxingnoise3598 Před rokem

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

  • @salvadorr4727
    @salvadorr4727 Před rokem +205

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

    • @allister.trudel
      @allister.trudel Před rokem +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 Před rokem +17

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

    • @Marie-id9do
      @Marie-id9do Před rokem +2

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

    • @allister.trudel
      @allister.trudel Před rokem +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 Před rokem +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.

  • @TheMadMurf
    @TheMadMurf Před rokem +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 Před rokem +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 Před rokem

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

  • @LABoutaBagDoe
    @LABoutaBagDoe Před rokem +1

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

  • @elijahford489
    @elijahford489 Před rokem +5

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

    • @JC-li8kk
      @JC-li8kk Před rokem

      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.

  • @jordyboi69420
    @jordyboi69420 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +2

      Omg so true

    • @theresaANDnicholas
      @theresaANDnicholas Před rokem +1

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

    • @John_Rah
      @John_Rah Před rokem

      finally its here czcams.com/video/D3s37OEfoCI/video.html

  • @stephy95
    @stephy95 Před 2 lety +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

  • @ndrcalrryx2094
    @ndrcalrryx2094 Před rokem +1

    The cast is just so perfect!

  • @StinkinSocks
    @StinkinSocks Před rokem +2

    Steve at the start: *everyone hates him*
    Steve in s2 - s4: *the best babysitter*

  • @potatochip751
    @potatochip751 Před 2 lety +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.

  • @mairaa.04
    @mairaa.04 Před 2 lety +172

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

  • @ephemereaux
    @ephemereaux Před 6 měsíci +1

    The first boy looks so similar to Finn in the first season!! I absolutely adore Finn as Mike and wouldn’t want it any other way, but I have to say I could totally see Skylar playing Mike very well too

  • @BlackRose_2244
    @BlackRose_2244 Před rokem +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 Před rokem

      I could see josh brolin playing hopper.

    • @BlackRose_2244
      @BlackRose_2244 Před rokem +2

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

  • @Valspell
    @Valspell Před 2 lety +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 Před rokem

      finally its here czcams.com/video/D3s37OEfoCI/video.html

  • @celesteyoung7951
    @celesteyoung7951 Před 2 lety +65

    Amazing chemistry. Not one character can be replaced!

    • @Burbie
      @Burbie Před 2 lety +8

      U wouldn't know untill they were replaced

    • @John_Rah
      @John_Rah Před rokem

      finally its here czcams.com/video/D3s37OEfoCI/video.html

  • @Mstwinser
    @Mstwinser Před rokem +3

    thank God, the called back Noah and Joe. Noah did great job on portraying Will and so does Joe from jerk to loveable character

  • @gadorgamingtv2989
    @gadorgamingtv2989 Před rokem

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

  • @jayy24195
    @jayy24195 Před 2 lety +163

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

  • @ocpofficialrep7026
    @ocpofficialrep7026 Před 2 lety +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

  • @Greenbean_Dragon
    @Greenbean_Dragon Před 9 měsíci

    Hopper is my favorite character, the show wouldn't be the same without him.

  • @RmsDome
    @RmsDome Před rokem

    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 Před rokem

      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.

  • @ihategettingtermed6500
    @ihategettingtermed6500 Před rokem +53

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

  • @davids.7567
    @davids.7567 Před 2 lety +594

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

    • @bluejay2386
      @bluejay2386 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +37

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

    • @meliycon-roma4112
      @meliycon-roma4112 Před 2 lety +2

      drastically different

    • @anything4selenas813
      @anything4selenas813 Před 2 lety +8

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

  • @valeriatorres2425
    @valeriatorres2425 Před rokem +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 Před rokem

      finally its here czcams.com/video/D3s37OEfoCI/video.html

  • @SyMpHOny893
    @SyMpHOny893 Před rokem +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…

  • @unaizanadeem
    @unaizanadeem Před 2 lety +44

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

  • @SCUMMY4205
    @SCUMMY4205 Před rokem +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.

  • @KenDanielMurphy
    @KenDanielMurphy Před rokem +2

    I agree with Dacre. You have to take risks.

  • @brandylantzchannel4817

    Great educational video

  • @DarkSideBeats
    @DarkSideBeats Před rokem +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 Před rokem

      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 Před rokem

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

    • @John_Rah
      @John_Rah Před rokem

      finally its here czcams.com/video/D3s37OEfoCI/video.html

  • @GinFreecs
    @GinFreecs Před 2 lety +29

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

  • @sheena_marie5936
    @sheena_marie5936 Před rokem +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

  • @sabahatchouhan9685
    @sabahatchouhan9685 Před rokem

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

  • @evabaer2103
    @evabaer2103 Před 2 lety +40

    "For their first choice for Joyce" 😝

  • @Bri.sara8
    @Bri.sara8 Před 2 lety +22

    Gaten actually didn’t originally audition for dustin either. he auditioned for Mike but the duffers didn’t see him in that role so they made him read lines for Lucas and then ofc Dustin. They said after that they knew he was going to be Dustin and that it was the role was perfect for him.

  • @keyaurahjackson4522
    @keyaurahjackson4522 Před rokem

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

  • @iluvfour
    @iluvfour Před rokem +3

    i cant even imagine joe keery as jonathan 💀

  • @missbizy
    @missbizy Před rokem +16

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

    • @John_Rah
      @John_Rah Před rokem

      finally its here czcams.com/video/D3s37OEfoCI/video.html

  • @Harryjordan
    @Harryjordan Před rokem +18

    I feel bad for the alternate timelines where ANYONE was cast differently

  • @sypark102
    @sypark102 Před rokem +1

    Where can I watch the full video of the intro part

  • @or3o_
    @or3o_ Před rokem +4

    5:59 i don’t think he’s “scruffy and fun loving” 😭

  • @thesecretwindowspot1298
    @thesecretwindowspot1298 Před 2 lety +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 Před rokem

      finally its here czcams.com/video/D3s37OEfoCI/video.html

    • @thecatfather857
      @thecatfather857 Před rokem

      @@John_Rah SHUT UP!