Netflix drops Stranger Things: The First Shadow trailer, fueling speculation for season 5 release

Netflix documentary explores making of Stranger Things: The First Shadow stage show ahead of Broadway debut

Netflix has unveiled a trailer for its upcoming documentary, Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow, which offers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the stage adaptation of Stranger Things.

The production, which was a major hit in London's West End, begins its Broadway previews tonight. The full documentary will premiere on Netflix on April 15, just days before the Broadway show officially opens at the Marquis Theater on April 22. Directed by Jon Halperin, the documentary takes viewers backstage during the 2023 development of the play, which debuted in London at the Phoenix Theatre. Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow captures the excitement and challenges faced by the cast and crew as they race against time to prepare for the ambitious stage production. The film provides special access to the team behind the play, showcasing their efforts to meet growing anticipation from both fans and critics.

The documentary is produced by Angus Wall, Kent Kubena, Terry Leonard, and executive produced by Matt Bell.

 

 

 

 

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Stephen Daldry, the director of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, reflects on the challenges of adapting the beloved series into a live theatrical experience, emphasizing the need for a “visceral experience” that elicits surprise and awe from the audience. "You have to deliver that," Daldry said. "The fusion of television and theater is about the speed of narrative and how you create it… There are moments in the show where you will think, 'I don’t understand how they did that.'"

Ross and Matt Duffer, the creators of the Stranger Things series, also shared their enthusiasm for the stage adaptation. “The first time we saw the play, we were blown away,” said Ross Duffer. Matt added, "They pulled everything off, and then some. It was one of the most thrilling experiences of our lives."

The documentary offers a closer look at the Broadway production, with exclusive first-look images featuring actor Louis McCartney portraying Henry Creel.