The director and producer of the famous series Stranger Things, Shawn Levy, recently shared his plans regarding the de-aging of actors for the highly anticipated fifth and final season on Netflix. Since its launch in 2016, Stranger Things has maintained a fairly consistent production pace. However, the filming of this ultimate season, directed by the Duffer brothers, has still not been able to start, and in the meantime, the actors are aging.
Growing actors, but no question of using artificial intelligence
Shawn Levy provided a clear answer regarding the de-aging of the faces and bodies of the show’s actors: there is absolutely no question of using artificial intelligence for that. The director remains eager to get back to work on the final of Stranger Things, despite the difficulties faced due to the current pandemic.
Obstacles related to the resumption of filming
Although some productions have managed to restart, the situation remains complicated for the fifth season of Stranger Things, as well as for another project Levy is working on simultaneously under the supervision of Marvel Studios. Regarding the famous Netflix series, the filmmaker and producer states that the entire team is eager to get back to work. According to him, it is important to remember that every member present on this production is also a fan.
Strategies for adapting Stranger Things in light of constraints
Beyond the challenges posed by the pandemic, several questions arise about the delay in starting the filming of the final season of Stranger Things: how to keep the actors young while they inevitably grow up? How to ensure consistent quality while being careful not to wait too long?
De-aging actors using techniques other than artificial intelligence
For Shawn Levy, de-aging actors will in no way involve a complex and advanced digital intervention. Indeed, in an open dialogue with his fans, the director categorically excluded the use of artificial intelligence to give the protagonists a youthful appearance. Nevertheless, alternative techniques could be employed to address this issue without compromising the authenticity and sincerity of the characters.
High expectations for this concluding season
Already highly regarded by an audience won over since its arrival in 2016, the series Stranger Things continues to generate buzz. This final season, which should mark the end of the mysterious and captivating storyline, raises fans’ expectations around the world. It remains to be seen how the entire creative team will manage to tackle these challenges and deliver a memorable season.
The future of Stranger Things under the pressure of time
Although faced with various obstacles, Shawn Levy expresses cautious optimism about the future of the series. While promising to craft a final script worthy of its success, he is aware of the uncertainties that can slow down the process and of the growing impatience of the public. One thing is certain: this final season of Stranger Things is likely to surprise and delight just as much as it will question the team’s ability to adapt the series to exceptional circumstances.
In summary, the fifth season of Stranger Things raises many questions about the technical processes and decisions of the directors in the face of the actors’ aging and the constraints imposed by the current context. While no definitive answers are provided at this time, fans will nonetheless have the assurance that Shawn Levy is indeed determined to finish the adventure beautifully, while respecting the original integrity of the series. A titanic task that continues to feed the suspense surrounding the final outcome of Stranger Things.
