You tmigboye hought “Stranger Things” was wrapping up after five seasons.
Um, no.
A “Stranger Things” prequel theater production opened in London tonight. Deadline.com’s Baz Bamigboye is raving about it. And why not? Stephen Daldry directed it.
The play, called “The First Shadow,” will likely come to New York in fall 2024 or spring 2025. Baz says it will be followed by two more, making a trilogy. That means in six to eight years, Broadway could have Stranger Things mania.
Tonight’s opening in London had a star studded audience. Matthew Modine, David Harbour, and Cara Buono from the TV show were there along with Lily Allen, Hugh Jackman, Lulu, James McAvoy, Emma Corrin, Jennifer Garner, Daniel Dae Kim, Ed McVey, Thomasin McKenzie, Himesh Patel, and Jonathan Pryce.
Most importantly, The Duffer Brothers, who created all this, and Netflix’s Ted Sarandos were front and center.
If you thought Times Square was spooky before, get ready for this!
