

Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow
2025-04-14 · 85 min · ★ 7.1
Go behind the scenes with the cast and crew of “Stranger Things: The First Shadow”, the award-winning live stage show that expands the Hawkins universe.
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- Directors
- Jonathan Halperin
- Production companies
- MakeMake
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Kate TrefrySelf - Writer
Shane AttwoollSelf - Chief Hopper
Rhys BaileySelf - Henry Creel
Calum RossSelf - Walter Henderson
Anika BoyleSelf - Alice Creel
Stephen DaldrySelf - Director
Faith DelaneySelf - Alice Creel
Matt DufferSelf - Creator of 'Stranger Things'
Ross DufferSelf - Creator of 'Stranger Things'
Max HarwoodSelf - Alan Munson
Oscar LloydSelf - James Hopper Jnr
Louis McCartneySelf - Henry Creel
Isabella PappasSelf - Joyce Maldonado
Gilles GearySelf - Ted WheelerTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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