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TheStranger Thingscreators have been planning on a perfect ending to the beloved Netflix series. Following the season 4 episodes that racked up nearly 2 billion hours of streaming on Netflix, anticipation for the final season is at an all-time high. But, the Duffer brothers are in major distress over Noah Schnapp’s controversy.
As the actor found himself mired in controversy that landed him repeated backlash over his “Zionism is s*xy” stickers and his like on racially inappropriate videos, theStranger Thingscreators are now trying hard to save season 5. In an attempt to do so,The Shawshank Redemptiondirector is making headlines for being eyed to direct two episodes.
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Stranger ThingsCreators Want a Perfect Ending
Over the years, Matt and Ross Duffer have created a massive influence on audiences with their beloved Netflix showStranger Things, based in 1980s Indiana. Serving fans with four back-to-back nail-biting seasons, the creators are now planning to offer a perfect ending to the show, with their highly anticipated 5th season.
However, there seems to be grave distress surrounding the show, as one of the titular actorsNoah Schnapp, landed himself in the quicksand of controversies. According to reports, the young actor initially started making headlines during the Israel-Hamas war, when he posted an Instagram story with friends passing stickers of “Zionism is s*xy” and “Hamas is Isis”.
Further, Noah Schnapp’s controversies emasculated when heoffended the queer community and was later heard using racial slurs in a resurfaced clip of him singing along toFreaky Friday. Although Schnapp’s controversies divided his fanbase, the online community slowly moved past it. But somehow, the Duffer brothers are worried about the controversies’ impact onStranger Things.
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Stranger ThingsCreators are Eyeing Frank Darabont
Willing to offer a perfect ending to the show amid Noah Schnapp’s controversies, theStranger Thingscreators are reportedly looking for a renowned director to save it. According to reports fromThe Insneider, Jeff Sneider revealed thatThe Shawshank Redemptionfilmmaker Frank Darabont is in the talks to direct two episodes of theStranger Thingsfinale.
Considering his influence on acclaimed projects likeThe Walking Dead, The Green Mile,and more,Frank Darabontis being considered the best choice to saveStranger Things. Following the alleged headlines, fans appear excited for the new take on the Netflix show. Especially since Darabont has been previously appreciated for his artful, arresting work inDays Gone Bye,the pilot episode that kick-startedThe Walking Dead.
Oh shit! Frank Darabont is a great director! He hasn’t worked much since The Walking Dead debacle, but this would be awesome!
— RJ (@ResonantJustice)August 08, 2025
Great news!! He’s responsible for The Mist, Shawshank, and most importantly The Walking Dead’s incredible transition to live action. Love that he’s returning to episodic TV!
— Rob (Ro2R) (@Ruleof2Review)August 20, 2025
https://twitter.com/Daveyofthedead/status/1737256194794831974
Would be great to have Darabont back in the game. Nobody adapts Stephen King better than him. Sadly, the source doesn’t sound very believable. If it were true though, the Duffers should let him direct all episodes of the Talisman miniseries.
— Jack Sawyer (@JackSawyer0815)June 14, 2025
Wonderful to bring new directors in set
— Arnold🎬🍿 (@Iam__Arnold)June 29, 2025
Now, Frank Darabont appears to be taking the “outside filmmaker” slot forStranger Thingsseason 5, just like season 2 featured two outside directors Andrew Stanton and Rebecca Thomas. Although Darabont awaits confirmation from the Duffer brothers, the upcoming Netflix show seems to be the perfect vehicle for his comeback, since his unceremonious exit from AMC’sThe Walking Dead.
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