The writers behind Stranger Things recently debunked reports that a spinoff focused on Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) is in the works.Responding to a news story about the Eleven-centric spinoff shared on Twitter, the Stranger Things writers' room account tweeted "Not true." Speculation regarding the franchise's future continues to intensify as the debut of Stranger Things' fifth and final seasons edges ever closer. Co-creators Matt and Ross Duffer have previously discussed the possibility of expanding on the show's core narrative via other projects set within the same fictional universe, even confirming that they have at least one spinoff idea figured out already.
It's unclear whether the spinoff the Duffer Brothers were referring to is the same as the Stranger Things anime series reportedly in development. Titled Stranger Things: Tokyo, this animated side project will apparently chart the exploits of "video game-loving twin brothers living on the outskirts of 1980s Tokyo." It will tie into the wider Stranger Things universe via the sinister Upside Down dimension introduced in the original show, which will serve as the setting for at least part of the twins' adventures. Little else is known about Stranger Things: Tokyo, although it is expected to run for six hours in total.
Finn Wolfhard Discusses the Stranger Things Spinoff
Recent comments by Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard indicate that Stranger Things: Tokyo is entirely separate from the spinoff teased by the Duffers. Wolfhard would know, as he's the only cast member to correctly guess the premise of the as-yet-unrealized project. The actor recently recalled the moment he unwittingly hit upon the spinoff's plot, sending Matt and Ross Duffer into panic mode. "[They] were like, 'That is the idea. Who told you?' and I was like, 'No one.' And they were like 'What do you mean? You just came up with it?' and I was like, 'Well, no, I just thought that that would be a cool way to expand.' It was really funny, and they were like 'Okay, well... don't tell anyone,'" Wolfhard said.
Wolfhard is yet to spill the beans about the spinoff, however, he has been vocal about other aspects of the franchise. Notably, he's voiced his support for the Duffers' decision to end Stranger Things after five seasons, arguing that it would be "ridiculous" to stretch out the series' story any further.
Stranger Things Seasons 1-4 are currently streaming on Netflix. Season 5 does not yet have a release date.
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