'Stranger Things' Season 5 Faces Controversy: Eduardo Franco Exits, Noah Schnapp and Brett Gelman Under Fire

Fans express outrage and call for boycott as Franco's character Argyle is cut from the final season amid Schnapp and Gelman's controversial comments on the Israel-Hamas war.

Eduardo Franco, who played Argyle in 'Stranger Things' season 4, confirmed he will not return for the final season.
Noah Schnapp, who plays Will Byers in 'Stranger Things', has faced significant backlash and lost over 491,000 social media followers due to his comments on the Israel-Hamas war.
Brett Gelman, who stars as Murray Bauman in 'Stranger Things', has also been criticized for his comments on the Israel-Hamas war.
Fans have expressed disappointment and outrage over Franco's departure from the show, with some calling for a boycott of the final season.
The filming for season 5 of 'Stranger Things' is already in progress, with a release date expected in 2025.

The Hollywood Reporter