Stranger Things season 5: Duffer brothers confirm final season on hold as writers strike continues

Stranger Things creators, The Duffer Brothers, have confirmed to fans that the fifth and final season of the Netflix series is delayed due to the ongoing writers’ strike. The brothers shared the news in support of their writers, saying  ‘writing doesn’t stop when filming begins’.

The Duffer Brothers took to the Stranger Writers official Twitter account to voice their support in a statement that read: “Duffers here. Writing does not stop when filming begins. While we’re excited to start production with our amazing cast and crew, it is not possible during this strike. We hope a fair deal is reached soon so we can all get back to work. Until then -- over and out. #wgastrong”

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike has seen more than 9,000 members walk out after 98% of its voting members voted in favour of the action. This is the first time in 15 years that writers have taken strike action.

The strike action comes after writers clashed with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) in demand of higher pay and a greater share of the profits from the modern streaming boom. The AMPTP represents major studios, including Disney and Netflix.