Stranger Things Expands Universe with Stage Play 'The First Shadow'

New trailer teases Henry Creel's origin story as the play extends its run in London's West End into 2025.

'The First Shadow' is a prequel set in 1959 Hawkins, focusing on a young Henry Creel.
The stage play explores the backstories of key characters like Jim Hopper, Joyce Maldonado, and Bob Newby.
Directed by Stephen Daldry and co-directed by Justin Martin, the play features impressive stagecraft and special effects.
The production has been extended due to high demand, with potential plans for a Broadway transfer in 2025.
The play aims to enrich the Stranger Things narrative, offering insights that may connect to the final TV season.