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'Stranger Things' Cast Will Get Big Salary Bumps for Season 5, Filming Expected to Begin Soon

Stranger Things season four aired between May and July 2022, but fans will be waiting a while for more episodes as filming hasn’t even started on the fifth and final season.

Back in January 2023, it was announced the the cast would be getting big pay bumps for the next season and that the episodes would begin production in May 2023.

Because of the writers strike and now the actors strike, production never began and it’s unclear when it will. Filming is expected to begin soon though!

The show’s creators, The Duffer Brothers, have said that they will not be introducing major new characters in the final season and they will focus on wrapping the storylines of the existing characters.

So, what will each actor be earning for the final season?

Browse through the slideshow to check out everyone’s reported salaries…

'Stranger Things' Season 5 Cast: 14 Confirmed to Return, 1 Presumably Exits, & 1 Major Star's Fate Is Unknown

Fans are eagerly awaiting season 5 of Stranger Things, and new information has come in about what we can expect in terms of returning cast members.

Season four debuted in two parts in 2022, and because of the writers’ and actors’ strikes, filming on season five was delayed. We can only imagine that filming will begin as soon as possible for the fifth season.

Keep reading to see what we learned about returning and departing cast members…

'Stranger Things' Cast Will Get Big Salary Bumps for Season 5, Though Filming Date Is Still Unknown

Stranger Things season four aired between May and July 2022, but fans will be waiting a while for more episodes as filming hasn’t even started on the fifth and final season.

Back in January 2023, it was announced the the cast would be getting big pay bumps for the next season and that the episodes would begin production in May 2023.

Because of the writers strike and now the actors strike, production never began and it’s unclear when it will.

The show’s creators, The Duffer Brothers, have said that they will not be introducing major new characters in the final season and they will focus on wrapping the storylines of the existing characters.

So, what will each actor be earning for the final season?

Browse through the slideshow to check out everyone’s reported salaries…

'Stranger Things' Season 5: Cast Will Get Big Salary Bumps, Though Filming Date Is Still Unknown

Stranger Things season four between May and July 2022, but fans will be waiting a while for more episodes as filming hasn’t even started on the fifth and final season.

Back in January 2023, it was announced the the cast would be getting big pay bumps for the next season and that the episodes would begin production in May 2023.

Because of the writers strike and now the actors strike, production never began and it’s unclear when it will.

The show’s creators, The Duffer Brothers, have said that they will not be introducing major new characters in the final season and they will focus on wrapping the storylines of the existing characters.

So, what will each actor be earning for the final season?

Browse through the slideshow to check out everyone’s reported salaries…

Two Props From 'Beetlejuice' Sequel Stolen From The Set in Vermont - Including An Iconic Sculpture

There was a theft on the Beetlejuice 2 set!

Vermont State Police revealed that there have been two props stolen from the set since the strikes have started, according to People.

Keep reading to find out more…More Here! »

'Stranger Things' Season 5 Delayed Over Writer's Strike, Duffer Brothers Provide Update

Matt and Ross Duffer (aka the Duffer Brothers) have confirmed the status of season five of Stranger Things.

If you don’t know, last week, the Writer’s Guild of America (WGA) announced that Hollywood writers would go on strike.

Thousands of unionized writers have been arguing for fair wages in the streaming era. In the last few weeks, negotiations stalled and broke down, and the board of directors for the WGA voted unanimously to call for a walkout.

The strike began on early Tuesday (May 2), effectively bringing TV production to a halt and marking the first walkout in more than 15 years.

Fans have been very worried about the status of Stranger Things season 5. We now have an update.

Keep reading to find out more…More Here! »

Disney's 'Haunted Mansion' Movie Confirms Star-Studded Cast, Including Cameos from Jared Leto & Winona Ryder

Disney revealed details about the upcoming Haunted Mansion remake movie during the D23 Expo on Friday (September 9), including the star-studded cast!

The upcoming film is based on the beloved ride at Disneyland and Justin Simien is directing the film.

“There was something about that ride that I felt was there in the script,” Simien said at the event (via Variety). “I wanted to be sure all the Easter Eggs are there because I’m a nerd.”

He added, “I used to work here! I actually worked at Disneyland, y’all. It was the best summer job I ever had. I used to ride the Haunted Mansion on breaks.”

Jared Leto and Winona Ryder are among the actors confirmed to be making cameos alongside the main cast, which includes Rosario Dawson and Owen Wilson.

Leto wasn’t at D23 as he’s in New York for fashion week right now. You can see some recent candids of him in the gallery!

Click inside to see the confirmed cast… More Here! »

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