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Cara Buino Shares BTS 'Stranger Things 5' Pics with Sadie Sink & Finn Wolfhard

Actress Cara Buono has given fans a sneak peek at the highly anticipated fifth season of "Stranger Things" by sharing behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram. The images, from a hospital sequence, feature co-stars Sadie Sink, Finn Wolfhard, and Maya Hawke, along with the show's creators. Buono's cryptic caption hints at her character Karen Wheeler's survival after a fierce encounter with a Demogorgon. The series, known for its blend of 80s nostalgia and supernatural horror, continues production on its final season.

Cara Buono shares BTS moments from 'Stranger Things 5' with Sadie Sink, Finn Wolfhard

Mumbai, Dec 29

Actress Cara Buono, who plays the iconic character of Karen Wheeler in "Stranger Things", shared a string of behind-the-scenes moments from the fifth installment of the popular series.

Buono took to Instagram to share a series of behind-the-scenes photos from the hospital sequence, captured in the aftermath of her character's fierce encounter with a Demogorgon while fighting to save her daughter Holly from being pulled into the Upside Down.

The pictures had Buono posing with Sadie Sink, Maya Hawke, Finn Wolfhard, producer Shawn Levy, and creators Matt and Ross Duffer.

For the caption, Buono wrote: "I flirted with the problem. She survived it. We don't bond over brunch in this town. Some BTS from days in the hospital with people I love."

Stranger Things combines elements of horror, science fiction, mystery, fantasy, and coming-of-age drama.

Set in the 1980s, the series centers on the residents of the fictional small town of Hawkins, Indiana, after a young girl with psychokinetic abilities, named Eleven, opens a gateway between Earth and a hostile alternate dimension known as the Upside Down at a nearby human experimentation facility.

The cast includes Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Cara Buono, Matthew Modine, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Joe Keery, Dacre Montgomery, Sean Astin, Paul Reiser, Maya Hawke, Priah Ferguson, Brett Gelman, Jamie Campbell Bower, and Linda Hamilton.

The series is a blend of investigative drama and supernatural horror with childlike wonder, infusing references to the popular culture of the 1980s. The show also drew inspiration from Cold War-era experiments and conspiracy theories involving secret government programs.

Buono has also appeared in Hulk, Let Me In, A Good Marriage, Paper Towns, All Saints, Monsters and Men and She Came from the Woods.

— IANS

Reader Comments

Rohit P

The 80s nostalgia is the best part for me. Reminds me of the old Doordarshan days and simpler times. Hope the final season does justice to all the characters. Eleven's journey has been amazing.

Aman W

Honestly, I feel the show has gone on a bit too long. The magic of the first season was unmatched. Hope season 5 has a tight plot and doesn't rely too much on nostalgia baiting. Still, will watch it for sure!

Sarah B

The cast chemistry seems so genuine off-screen too! Love seeing these BTS moments. It's the perfect show to binge with friends during the holidays. Can't wait to see how it all ends.

Vikram M

As a fan from India, the mix of sci-fi and childhood friendship really hits home. Reminds me of the adventures we used to imagine as kids. The Duffer brothers have created something special. Eagerly waiting for the release!

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