Millie Bobby Brown, the talented actress known for her role as Eleven in Stranger Things, recently said an emotional farewell as filming for the show’s fifth season came to a close. The 20-year-old star took to Instagram to share touching moments from her nearly ten-year journey with the beloved Netflix series.
On December 20, after Netflix announced that they had wrapped filming, Brown posted a series of behind-the-scenes photos. These images captured memories from her time on set, highlighting the strong bonds formed over the years. In her heartfelt message, she expressed her reluctance to part ways with the cast and crew, stating, “And isn’t graduation supposed to bring relief? Not me. I am nowhere near ready to leave you guys.”
As she spoke to her fellow cast members, Brown shared her deep appreciation for the relationships they built together, saying, “I love each and every one of you and I will forever carry the memories and bonds we created together as a family.”
While celebrating this milestone, Brown added a sweet note to her Instagram caption, signing off with a reference to her character: "with love, el ❤️." Fellow cast members also took to social media, sharing their own feelings about the end of the series. Finn Wolfhard expressed that he was still in shock over the conclusion of their journey, while Noah Schnapp shared his emotional sentiments about leaving behind the show.
"We shot it for a year and I’ll miss all of my friends and our characters terribly," Wolfhard reflected. He reminisced about the fun and joy they experienced while creating the show, saying, “I feel like we’re still those people and I’m lucky to still stand beside them today. I hope you’ll love this season as much as I do. See you all next year.”
Fans of Stranger Things can look forward to the final season, scheduled to premiere in 2025. The upcoming season promises a time jump to the fall of 1987, following the events of season four. The titles for the eight episodes have also been announced, including “The Crawl,” “The Vanishing of ___,” and “The Rightside Up,” which will serve as the grand finale of this iconic series.
As the cast prepares to say goodbye, they are filled with nostalgia and excitement for the last chapter of a story that has become a significant part of their lives. For them, Stranger Things will always hold a special place in their hearts.
