'Stranger Things' Adds Linda Hamilton to Season 5
etonline.comLinda Hamilton is joining the cast of. The 66-year-old star will appear in season 5 of the Netflix series. The casting news was first revealed during Tudum: A Global Fan Event, which was broadcast live from São Paulo, Brazil, and featured an appearance from the ensemble.
Hamilton is the latest meta addition to the adult cast following Sean Astin as Bob Newby, Paul Reiser as Sam Owens, Cary Elwes as Mayor Larry Kline, Jake Busey as Bruce, Matthew Modine as Martin Brenner as well as series lead Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers.While details about Hamilton's character have not been revealed, she famously originated the role of Sarah Connor in the film franchise, appearing in, and.
She also starred in 1984's, in 1986 and the 1997 disaster film . also marks Hamilton's latest turn on TV, following recent recurring roles on and.
Given how reference heavy and nostalgia-filled is, it's likely the series will return to the franchise in some way after it made notable homages to the film franchise in season 3, with Andrey Ivchenko appearing as the Russian Terminator, Grigori.
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