Stranger Things Season 5 Episode 3 cast and characters: Here are the stars who brought the Netflix series to life

Stranger Things delivered an explosive Volume 1 of Season 5. With the shinning ensemble cast right in the middle of the action, the latest season lives up to the hype. Season 5 finds the Hawkins residents under military rule as the group is determined to find their own way to kill Vecna. The cast for Episode 3 of Stranger Things Season 5 includes Millie Bobby Brown, David Harbour, Winona Ryder, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, Jake Connelly, Gaten Matarazzo, Joe Keery and Maya Hawke, among others.

In Stranger Things Season 5 Episode 3 titled ‘The Turnbow Trap’ , we find Holly trapped in Upside Down. Meanwhile, Eleven and Hopper, who were trying to get to Holly, encounter a huge impenetrable wall. The soldiers attack them, but they manage to take control and discover something more sinister in play. On the other hand, Vecna has a new victim in sight, Derek Turnbow. With some timely help from Erica, the rest of the party put together a plan to save Derek from the imminent fate at the hands of Vecna and also find Holly.

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Stranger Things Season 5 Episode 3 cast

Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven – Eleven aka Jane Hopper continues to showcase her psychokinetic powers, which has leveled up this new season. She is on the mission to find Holly in the upside down, when she learns about something hidden in the military facility. Millie Bobby Brown has also appeared in The Electric State and Enola Holmes.

David Harbour as Jim Hopper – A father figure for Eleven, Hopper remains by her side as she tries to find Holly in Stranger Things Season 5. Together they learn that the military facility could be hiding something devious. David Harbour has also been in Thunderbolts and Black Widow.

Noah Schnapp as Will Byers – Will Byers has always felt a connection with the Upside Down. He once again finds himself confronting the connection when the party is attacked by a Demogorgon. Noah Schnapp has also been part of The Peanuts Movie.

Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers – Joyce is a protective mother, who despite wanting to shield Will the best she can, realizes that he may have a bigger role to play because of the connection with Vecna in Stranger Things Season 5. Winona Ryder is also known for her performances in Beetlejuice and Girls Interrupted.

Charlie Heaton as Jonathan Byers – Jonathan, along with the party, will set out to bring down the Demogorgon who is about to attack Derek. He is also perplexed about his relationship with Nancy. Charlie Heaton has also starred in The New Mutants.

Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler – Mike and Nancy are still reeling from the shocking events that led to the kidnapping of their younger sister Holly. Mike, along with the others decide to protect Derek, who is targeted by Vecna. Finn Wolfhard is also known for Pinocchio and Ghostbusters: Afterlife.

Natalia Dyer as Nancy Wheeler – Nancy continues to display her fierce approach as she sets out to shoot the Demogorgon with a tracker that can help them find Holly in Stranger Things Season 5 Episode 3. Natalia Dyer has also been in Based on a True Story.

Nell Fisher as Holly Wheeler – While the character has been in the background in the first four seasons of Stranger Things, Season 5 puts her right at the center. Sister of Mike and Nancy, Holly, gets taken to the upside down by the Demogorgon. Nell Fisher has previously appeared in Bookworm.

Joe Keery as Steve Harrington – Steve along with Dustin and Charlie will help track the Demogorgon, who is targeting Derek. Steve is back to his true form as he prepares to take down the monster at the Turnbow house. Joe Keery has also been in Molly’s Game and Free Guy.

Maya Hawke as Robin Buckley – Robin joins the party to help save Derek. She will take use her relationship with Vickie to access the hospital’s tranquiller stash, which she will steal with Will. Maya Hawke has also been part of Inside Out 2 and Asteroid City.

Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson – Dustin will join the rest of the party to help them come with a plan to not only save Derek but also find a way to track Holly in the upside down. Gaten Matarazzo has also been in Broadway production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair – Lucas along with the party come up with a plan to help save Derek. He brings in his sister Erica as well. Caleb McLaughlin has also been part of other projects such as Concrete Cowboy and The Book of Clarence.

Priah Ferguson as Erica Sinclair – Erica takes the spotlight in Stranger Things Season 5 Episode 3 as she convinces her friend Tina’s family to have drug filled pie. Priah Ferguson has also been in Glitter Ain’t Gold.

Brett Gelman as Murray Bauman – Murray has been the party’s connection to the world outside Hawkins as he sneaks in equipment and weapons needed for their crawl. Brett Gelman has also starred in Lady in the Lake.

Jamie Campbell Bower as Vecna – The menacing villain of Stranger Things, Henry Creel aka Vecna will be seen manipulating Holly in a mysterious realm, where she finds herself after Demogorgon takes her to Upside Down. Jamie Campbell Bower has also appeared in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I and The Twilight Saga: New Moon.

Jake Connelly as Derek Turnbow – With a reputation as a bully, Derek is not the friendliest of kids on the block as fellow Hawkins’ people will reiterate. However, when he becomes the next target for Vecna, the party puts together an elaborate plan to rescue him. Jake Connelly is new actor who has previously appeared in the shortBetween the Silence.

Caroline Elle Abrams as Tina Turnbow – Tina, who is Erica’s friend, and her are not on talking terms. However, to help rescue Holly and save Derek, Erica decides to join the party and extend an olive branch. Caroline Elle Abrams also appeared in Me.

Linda Hamilton as Dr. Kay - Dr. Kay is military scientist, who is tough and on the mission to find Eleven. She is hiding something in the facility that Eleven wants to uncover. Linda Hamilton is known for her role in The Terminator and Resident Alien.

Sherman Augustus as Lieutenant Colonel Sullivan – Lieutenant Colonel Sullivan is hunting Eleven for Dr. Kay. He is especially irate with the fact that one of his soldiers has gone missing. Sherman Augustus has also been in Red Cargo.

Alex Breaux as Lieutenant Robert Akers – One of the soldiers in charge of the Upside Down, in Stranger Things Season 5 Episode 3 Lt. Robert Akers will encounter Eleven near the huge wall. He ends up revealing some guarded secrets about the facility to them. Alex Breaux has also been in the Broadway production Stranger Things: The First Shadow.

Sadie Sink as Max Mayfield – Max is still in coma when we find her in Stranger Things Season 5. Lucas visits her often and plays Kate Bush song on repeat. Sadie Sink is set to appear in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 1 is currently streaming on Netflix.

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