This is a sponsored post and I have been compensated. All opinions are all mine. Stranger Things is the Netflix phenomenon that took the internet by storm when it released. It stars a group of children who find themselves involved with a series of strange events. It struck a chord with so many for its authentic portrayal of 1980’s America. And also hit on nostalgia of horror and science fiction films from the time.
The first season followed a group of boys looking into the disappearance of one of their friends. And strange things start happening in their town. They meet a girl with psychokinetic abilities who is somehow connected to it all. Season 2, will be available on Netflix from October 27th. It takes place one year after the events of the first season. The boys struggle to get back to normal lives and strange things start happening once again. If you are as crazy about Stranger Things as I am, I bet you will enjoy these 10 fun facts about Stranger Things On Netflix you may not know about:
- Creators Matt and Ross Duffer said they were rejected by almost 20 networks before Netflix gave them a yes. And with a favorite line from Pretty Woman, I will say this: “You made a huge mistake. HUGE!”
- There were 906 boys and 307 girls who auditioned for Stranger Things!
- The boys who auditioned for Stranger Things were asked to act out scenes from the pilot as well as Stand By Me, a popular coming of age movie from 1986. It is one of my family’s favorite movies and we probably watch it once a month!
- Charlie Heaton, who plays Jonathan Byers and Millie Brown, who plays Eleven, are both from the UK.
- Millie Bobby Brown, the actress who played Eleven, was anxious about shaving her head. It was Charlize Theron’s role in Mad Max: Fury Road that gave her the courage to do it.
- The voice of Gaten Matarazzo, who played Dustin Henderson,changed so much that they couldn’t do dialogue recording after filming finished.
- To get Millie to float in a kiddie pool, twelve hundred pounds of Epsom salt were dissolved into the water.
- Gaten Matarazzo has cleidocranial dysplasia, which is a condition where you’re born without your collarbones. It affects your facial growth and skull growth and teeth. Gaten only has baby teeth, so he wears fake ones!
- Anniston and Tinsley Price are the toddlers who shared the role of Holly Wheeler.They were so terrified of the monster, the crew calmed them down by telling them it was like Monsters, Inc.
- Winona Ryder had no idea what streaming was when she was approached to play Joyce Byers on the show. Stranger Things is of course made by Netflix, who has the hugely popular streaming service.
You can stream Netflix and watch Stranger Things and your other favorites from your mobile device, computer, TV or gaming system for less than $15 a month! You can also sign up for their DVD plan if you prefer watching it that way. Either way, you are getting what you want to watch, right at your fingertips! Be sure to follow Netflix on Facebook and Twitter! Netflix is celebrating Stranger Things 2 coming to Netflix on 10/27. They are offering a *3-month subscription for you and one of your friends who doesn’t have Netflix!
Have you seen Stranger Things? If so, what did you enjoy the most about it? If not, do you plan to? I would love to hear!
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I fell in love with this show! I totally wanna re-watch before the next season. This was a fun read – really cool behind the scenes stuff!
We have Netflix and love Stranger Things!! I cannot wait until it comes back! I just hope to not binge it too fast with my husband Jared.
Those are some really cool facts. Stranger Things was a really big hit and I hope season 2 is just as good!
I love this so much! Stranger Things is my favorite show on Netflix. It was so much fun to read a little behind the scenes action like this.
She is such a little tropper! I think it’s awesome that Fury Road gave her the confidence to shave her head for the role.
I’ve only watched a couple of episodes of Stranger Things. I know, I know. I need to catch up and watch the whole series that’s available so far.
I have never seen that show, but I have heard awesome things about the show! I actually a learned a lot from reading this I always love reading behind the scenes stuff!
I’m glad Matt and Ross were able to make their show even after all of the rejections. We really enjoyed the first season.
I have been hearing so many great things about Stranger Things. I am planning on binge watching the first season this weekend.
I am beyond excited for Stranger Things to come back on. The first season was amazing and left me wanting more.
Stranger Things is one of the shows that I need to catch up on. These are such fun facts to know!
We are literally counting down the days until the next season is released on Netflix!!! So excited
Fun facts are so cool sometimes! This is such a great show.
I haven’t watch Stranger Things yet. It sounds like it would be interesting to watch. I’ll have to check it out.
A Netflix show that I have never heard of. I’m not sure if it will be my cup of tea but I do want to at least check it out. I love finding new shows on Netflix.
That’s a new Netflix show to me. But it looks like kids who are into fantasy and strange stuff will absolutely love that show.
I haven’t seen an episode of this show but my friends love it! And these facts made it more interesting for me! I think I need to binge watch this weekend! 😉
I do not have Netflix. I have not seen Stranger Things. I would watch it with my husband.
I used to have a Netflix subscription, but canceled it a few months ago to save money. I did watch Stranger Things, and I loved it! I would binge watch with my best friend Ashley.
I’m dressing up as Joyce from Stranger Things for Halloween! I can’t wait to see the new season!
I have got to see this show. Everyone I know is talking about it!
We have Netflix & I LOVE Stranger Things! I’ve been counting down to season 2!!
Netflix is cool. I just downloaded it but still haven’t made a subscription. This show seems to be very entertaining for the whole family! Will include this on the watch list!
I have never watched Stranger Things and do not have Netflix. This looks like a show that I would be interested in watching. I would watch it with my BFF, Kat.
I have seen Stranger Things and am anxiously awaiting their return! I love my netflix subscription so me and my Bae can watch shows together regardless of work schedules.
We watch ALOT of Netflix and love this show! Interesting post!
I love Stranger Things. I even let my 11yo son watch it. He loves it.
Wow, this article is so interesting; I never knew any of this! I always love reading about the behind the scenes of my fav tv shows
I have not seen Stranger Things on Netflix. I might have to watch it now, though!
I have Netflix, but I haven’t watched Stranger Things yet! I plan on doing a catch up binge watch!
I do have a Netflix subscription. I’ve had it for several years now, Both my hubby and I have binge watched Stranger Things. We absolutely loved the show and can’t wait for season 2!. My son and his wife, however, don’t have Netflix and.I would love to share a subscription with them.
I do have a Netflix subscription but I haven’t seen Stranger Things yet! My best friend and I totally have it on our “to watch” list!
We love the show, Stranger Things, and can’t wait to check out the new season on Netflix! Love these fun facts!
I do not have Netflix yet so I haven’t seen Stranger Things. I would binge watch with my SIL, Anne.
I do have Netflix. I enjoy watching Netflix with the kids. I have not seen the show Stranger Things but I may check it out.
I do have a Netflix subscription, but haven’t seen Stranger Things. I would binge watch with my college age daughter.
Yes, I have watched Stranger Things and loved it! I can’t wait to watch season two this weekend! I do have a Netflix subscription, and I would love to give this to my daughter, so she can watch too.
I don’t have a Netflix subscription, but I have heard great things about this show. I’d love to watch it with my husband.
I have Netflix but haven’t seen Stranger Things. I’d love to binge-watch long distance with my sister in Hungary! We have similar tastes in shows, so it’d be a lot of fun for us!
I do not have Netflix. I would like to watch Stranger Things with my son.
I have not seen stranger things. Although I do like a few of the netflix originals such as Fuller House and The Ranch, both very good shows if you are looking to binge watch something. However, The Ranch is not family friendly!
I do not have Netflix but would love to have it! I have never heard of this show but it sounds like something my daughter and I would love to watch together!
My mom has netflix but not me personally. I would watch shows with my kids and friends.
I do have a netflix subscription, but I haven’t had the chance to watch stranger things. But, it does look interesting.
We have Netflix and my daughter is a big fan of Stranger Things! My friend just moved into her home and doesn’t have Netflix yet…I’d love to gift it to her!
A few years back I had Netflix. We had to stop it for personal reasons! I have never seen the show Stranger Things. But boy have I seen some strange things in my lifetime!! (lol) I would binge with my Mom! She is my best friend!
I got a free trial from Netflix, and I watched Stranger Things first season. I loved it.
We have a Netflix subscription. I have not seen Stranger Things. My daughter and I love to binge watch Gilmore Girls.
Yes we have Netflix.
I would love it if my girlfriend’s son would get his own Netflix account!!
I don’t have Netflix. I would binge watch this with my teen when she’s home from college, I think this would scare my husband. lol
I haven’t watched Stranger Things but would love to! I also would love Netflix! I don’t have it :/
I love the retro feel of Stranger Things, and am a huge fan of Winona Rider. I do currently have a Netflix subscription, and would most lkely share this wth my friend, Liz.
I do not have a Netflix subscription and have not seen Stranger Things. I’ve heard nothing but good about it. I would binge watch with my daughters.
I have Netflix and just began watching the first season, I will continue to watch this with my husband.
I have Netflix. I love binge watching with my husband. My daughter loves the kids section
I have Netflix but have never seen that show. My friend Stacey would love to binge watch it with me.
I have a Netflix subscription but, shamefully, have not watched Stranger Things yet (my first prioroty is watching movies before they expire each month). But I would definitely binge-watch it with my friend Steps.
Yes we have Netflix. And Yes! We LOVE Stranger Things! I can’t wait for the new season!!
We do not have Netflix. We have not seen Stranger Things either. I would love to binge watch Netflix with Terry Mcelveen.
We dont have netflix but would love to. I have never seen Stranger things but would binge watch with my husband Bryan
I do have netflix right now althought I have never seen stranger things, would love to watch it with my sister!
I don’t have a subscription to Netflix and have not seen stranger things yet! I’ve heard so much about it though, I’m definitely wanting to binge watch with my husband 🙂
I don’t have Netflix and I have never seen Stranger Things. My daughter and I would love to binge watch it.
Yes, I have Netflix but I haven’t watched Stranger Things. My son would love to binge watch this with me.
I would binge with my daughters. I love inyroducing them to older movies and all horror movies.
I loved the first season of Stranger things! Can’t wait to see season 2. I do not have a Netflix subscription. I would love to watch this with my fiance.
I have Netflix and love it! I have seen Stranger Things. What a great show. I binged watched with my husband, Justin.
I used to have a Netflix subscription, but not currently. I would love to have it again though because there are so many shows that I am behind on that I need to binge watch. I would love to share it with my mom.
I do not have Netflix, but I would love to watch Stranger Things! I would love to binge watch this with my son, Andrew!
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I’ve not seen Stranger Things, but I’d love to win a Netflix subscription!
I don’t have a subscription but would love one and I would share it would meg tucker.
I haven’t watched Stranger Things yet. I’ve been seeing so much about it lately!!! It is now on my list! It seems like something I would like. Now to find the time!