'Now We Need Arnold': Stranger Things Fans Theorize About The Latest Big Name Addition To Cast
Linda Hamilton has joined the cast of the highly anticipated final season.
The cliffhanger ending of Stranger Things season 4 left fans on the edge of their seats and hungry for more as the alternate dimension called the Upside Down began to fully merge with our world.
And as they await the grand finale of the entire series, more and more details about the upcoming Season 5 are emerging, including a recent big reveal about a surprising addition to the cast.
During the Tudum event, it was announced that Linda Hamilton, best known for her portrayal of Sarah Connor in the Terminator franchise, will be joining the cast of the final season, although details about her character remain unknown.
Fans are already floating theories ranging from her being the new mayor of Hawkins to Eleven's grandmother, but some feel that Hamilton is too big a name to be wasted on a supporting role.
Given the actress' most famously badass character, many believe she will be part of the military, which will undoubtedly be involved in the huge rift to another dimension shown in season 4.
Another curious prediction is that she could be the next big villain to oppose both our heroes and Vecna, who was revealed to have survived his climactic encounter with Eleven.
Who knows, since the latter wasn't the original inhabitant of the alternate dimension, Linda could be playing an original being who didn't like his intrusion.
Nonetheless, fans are excited to see the legendary actress star in their favorite TV show, jokingly pointing out that all they need now is for Arnold Schwarzenegger to appear in the next season as well.
Unfortunately, the release date for season 5 has not yet been announced, as filming has not yet begun. It is expected to be released sometime in late 2024 or early 2025, but fans are still waiting for an official announcement.