Stranger Things Stage Play Reveals Cast And Opening Date
Set as a prequel to the Netflix series, Stranger Things: The First Shadow is set to begin previews in November in London's West End
The First Shadow features Oscar Lloyd as Hopper, Isabella Pappas as Joyce, and Christopher Buckley as Bob Newby. Playing the mysterious Creel family; Louis McCartney as Henry Creel, Mike Jibson as Victor Creel, and Tony award winner Lauren Ward as Virginia.
The ensemble also includes Kemi Awoderu, Chase Brown, Ammar Duffus, Gilles Geary, Florence Guy, Max Harwood, Matthew Pidgeon, Calum Ross, Maisie Norma Seaton, Tricia Adele-Turner, Lauren Arney, Reya-Nyomi Brown, Patricia Castro, Lydia Fraser, Isaac Gryn, Mark Hammersley, Tom Peters, Kingdom Sibanda, Tiana Simone, Danny Sykes and Meesha Turner in yet to be named roles.
"The cast of Stranger Things: The First Shadow is nothing short of phenomenal," said Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer. "These actors brilliantly explore the early days of many fan favorites--including Hopper, Joyce, Bob, Henry, and Dr. Brenner--while also bringing new characters to vivid life. We couldn't be more thrilled and can't wait for you to meet them all live on stage. See you in London, nerds!"
There is no announcement yet if the show will eventually expand overseas to the United States, but should the show do well, it's possible The First Shadow could be cast over Broadway down the line.
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