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Who Would Be in 'Stranger Things' if Really Made in '80s? Answer Goes Viral

Who Would Be in 'Stranger Things' if Really Made in '80s? Answer Goes Viral

Summary

An online post imagined what the '80s-inspired TV show "Stranger Things" would have looked like with actual 1980s actors. This idea went viral, with thousands of fans sharing their thoughts and support.

Key Facts

  • A post on Threads showed which 1980s actors could have starred in "Stranger Things."
  • Millie Bobby Brown's character Eleven was paired with a young Winona Ryder.
  • Jim Hopper's role, played by David Harbour, was matched with Tom Selleck.
  • Steve Harrington, played by Joe Keery, was associated with Michael J. Fox.
  • Nancy Wheeler was linked to Heather Langenkamp from "A Nightmare on Elm Street."
  • Other suggested actors included Corey Haim, Sean Astin, and River Phoenix.
  • The fan-casting post gained over 41,000 likes and many positive comments.

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