“Love for the show”: Stranger Things Season 5 director Frank Darabont reveals the reason behind joining the Netflix horror series

The countdown for Stranger Things Season 5 Part 2 has already started. Within just a few hours, the new episodes are set to arrive, raising the level of anticipation amongst the viewers.

It cannot be denied that the journey of Stranger Things has been a welcoming one, with the number of viewers increasing every passing day. This series has truly changed the scenario of streaming TV shows. While discussing the series, director Frank Darabont dives deep into his reason for joining this Netflix horror series.

Stranger Things Season 5 director Frank Darabont reveals the reason behind joining the Netflix horror series

Director Frank Darabont helms two episodes of Stranger Things Season 5. One is The Turnbow Trap, and the other is Shock Jock, which will arrive this Christmas in the second part of this season. His directorial journey has been set aside for quite a long time as he decided to retire.

Hence, after almost twelve years, returning to the chair of a director definitely needed an extra boost for him to accept. Frank Darabont indicates that his “love for the show” was the main reason that made him accept the Duffer Brothers’ offer. The Duffer Brothers went to Frank Darabont after Dan Trachtenberg faced scheduling issues due to his movie, Predator: Badlands, and had to drop out.

This caused the Duffer Brothers to reach out to Frank Darabont, as they were big fans of his works. Frank Darabont is also a huge fan of Stranger Things, as he and his wife watched “all four seasons three or four or maybe even five times”.

Frank Darabont, with projects such as The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, The Walking Dead, and many more, is able to perfectly bring out a cinematic experience. Hence, his addition to Stranger Things Season 5 is truly worth appreciating. The intensity that The Turnbow Trap depicts is already making fans excited about the upcoming episode, which he has directed.

In The Turnbow Trap of Stranger Things Season 5, the seamless blend of thrill, along with the intense atmosphere, definitely caters perfectly to the overall appeal of the series. Frank Darabont’s love for this show can also be seen through the work he does in the episode. He also indicates that his “love for the show”, along with his wife’s love for the show”, which in turn “overruled all those other concerns” he had.

Frank Darabont also appreciates the journey he had while working on Stranger Things Season 5. He praises the crew, indicating that they were “absolutely wonderful across the board”. He adds that the “director’s relationship with their crew is very important” to him, and he had “great” DP and AD, so it helped him work seamlessly without any difficulty.

He also appreciates the talent of the Duffer Brothers, as they know “how to crew up a show”. It cannot be denied that Stranger Things truly became a breathtaking journey in which many of the viewers also grew up with the cast members. This creates a distinct level of connection with the show. Now that Stranger Things Season 5 is finally coming to an end, the journey can truly be appreciated as a great one.

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