Archive · 30 Nov 2025
Duffer Brothers Cast Teacher in Stranger Things 5
The Duffer Brothers, who created the show Stranger Things, have cast their high school drama teacher, Hope Hynes Love, as a teacher in the upcoming fifth season.
They shared this news on Instagram, saying she helped them believe in themselves and encouraged them to chase their dreams.
In the show, Miss Harris is a teacher at Hawkins Elementary who previously helped the kids fight a bad guy named Vecna.
Now, Vecna is trying to trick her students, starting with Holly Wheeler.
The first part of Season 5 is already on Netflix, with more episodes coming out on Christmas and the last episode on New Year's Eve.
The Duffer Brothers also want people to remember how important arts are in schools.
Many fans loved this idea and thanked the Duffer Brothers for honoring their teacher.
The Duffer Brothers cast their high school drama teacher, Hope Hynes Love, as Miss Harris in Stranger Things Season 5.
Miss Harris is a Hawkins Elementary School teacher who previously directed the teens against Vecna.
Vecna is currently targeting Miss Harris' classroom, with Holly Wheeler as the first victim.
Volume I of Season 5 is currently streaming on Netflix, with Volume II premiering on December 25 and the series finale on December 31.
The Duffer Brothers highlighted the importance of arts in schools and thanked teachers for making a difference.
- Who
- Hope Hynes Love, the Duffer Brothers' high school drama teacher, cast as Miss Harris in Stranger Things Season 5
- What
- The Duffer Brothers have cast their former teacher in the upcoming season of Stranger Things
- When
- The casting was revealed on Friday, with Volume I currently streaming and Volume II premiering on December 25, and the series finale on December 31
- Where
- The show is set in Hawkins and is streaming on Netflix
- Why
- The Duffer Brothers wanted to honor their teacher who inspired them and to highlight the importance of arts in schools
Supporters of Arts in Education
Critics of Arts in Education
Importance of Arts in Schools
Supporters of Arts in Education
The Duffer Brothers emphasized the importance of arts in schools, highlighting how their drama teacher inspired them to chase their dreams.
Critics of Arts in Education
Some may argue that arts programs can divert resources from more academically focused subjects.
- Teacher Cast
- Hope Hynes Love
- Character Name
- Miss Harris
- Show
- Stranger Things
- Season
- 5
- Role
- Hawkins Elementary School teacher
- Previous Role
- Directed Hawkins teens against Vecna
- Current Target
- Miss Harris' classroom by Vecna
- First Victim
- Holly Wheeler
- Volume I Release
- Currently streaming on Netflix
- Volume II Premiere
- December 25
- Series Finale
- December 31
- Cast Members
- Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery, Maya Hawke, Priah Ferguson, Brett Gelman, Cara Buono, Jamie Campbell Bower, Joe Chrest, Amybeth McNulty, Linda Hamilton, Jake Connelly, Nell Fisher
Sources
The Duffer Brothers cast their high school drama teacher in ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5
Stranger Things Season 5 Vol 1: Duffer Brothers Cast Drama Teacher Who Inspired Them In High School For THIS Role
