Millie Bobby Brown gave an emotional speech to the cast and crew of Stranger Things as filming on the fifth and final season of the Netflix series officially wrapped this week.

“I’m not ready to leave you guys yet,” the actress said in a social media video reshared by Pop Crave on X. “I love each and every one of you and I will forever carry the memories and bonds we have built together as a family. I love you.”

Brown, who previously expressed a desire to complete the franchise, plays Eleven, a young woman with psionic abilities. She was 12 years old when she was cast in the series’ iconic role, and went on to produce and star in two “Enola Holmes” films for Netflix based on the books by Nancy Springer, as well as an adaptation of “Damsel.” by “Damsel”. the novel by Evelyn Skye.

In her own Instagram post, Brown wrote: “With love, el

” along with a series of behind-the-scenes photos of her from throughout the series.

Brown wasn’t the only one to say goodbye. In his own post, co-star Finn Wolfhard said he was “still in shock” that filming for the series had finished.

“We’ve been filming for a year and I’m going to miss all my friends and our characters terribly. When I think of the show, I imagine that first photo. “A bunch of goofy young people doing something they think is cool but really have no idea what’s coming,” he said, referencing a photo the main cast posted when they were younger. “I feel like we’re still those people and I’m lucky to still be by their side today. I hope you love this season as much as I do. See you all next year.”

Actor Noah Schnapp also said he was “very emotional” after finishing his final scene as Will Byers two days ago, adding that he is “forever grateful for the incredible people I’ve met and for the valuable life and career lessons I learned during this decade journey.”

“Growing up, I always felt like an outcast, unsure of my place. It was definitely an unusual experience navigating life in the spotlight while carrying that feeling through every awkward phase and embarrassing moment exposed to the world. But it was an honor to share it with my incredible co-stars who get it in a way that no one else can,” Schnapp continued. “’Stranger Things’ was more than a job; it was a lifelong dream. Thanks to the Duffers, a dream came true. Thank you for taking the risk when I was just 10 years old and trusting me with something that is so important to both of you. Together, this cast and crew have created something very special, and I couldn’t be more excited for the world to see the final chapter. “Stranger Things is a never-ending story for me – it stays in my heart forever.”

Ross Duffer also paid tribute to the cast and crew, who he said have become family and hold “a special place in our hearts.”

“Everyone involved was determined to bring this story to a satisfactory conclusion. They have put their heart and soul into it and we couldn’t be prouder of what they have achieved,” he added. “We can’t wait to share it with you all next year. Until then – again and again.”

Netflix confirmed the series is finished in its own social media post on Friday, along with a series of behind-the-scenes photos.

Created by the Duffer brothers, Stranger Things was first released in July 2016 and quickly became one of Netflix’s biggest hits. Season 4 alone received 140.7 million views worldwide. Over the course of its run, the drama was nominated for over 230 awards and won 70, including 12 Primetime Emmys and a Peabody.

After a significant delay due to strikes last year, Stranger Things 5 ​​began filming in January. This began a filming marathon for the final eight episodes of the series, all of which are being kept under wraps. Netflix released the titles of all eight episodes in a teaser last month.

While we don’t yet know when Stranger Things 5 ​​will premiere, we do know that it is set in the fall of 1987, takes place primarily in Hawkins, and returns sometime in 2025. Considering how long the post-production takes on this, it’s unlikely that the premiere will take place until November or December.

The first four seasons of Stranger Things are available to stream on Netflix.

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