Archive · 30 Nov 2025
Fletch's Influence on Stranger Things' Hopper
Stranger Things is a popular Netflix show that takes inspiration from 1980s movies.
One of these movies is Fletch, starring Chevy Chase.
The creators of Stranger Things, the Duffer Brothers, used Fletch as a guide to shape the character of Hopper, played by David Harbour.
In Season 3, Hopper's casual and quick-witted behavior was influenced by Chevy Chase's performance in Fletch.
Fans noticed small references to Fletch in the show, like its name on a movie marquee.
However, Chevy Chase himself was never cast in Stranger Things.
As the final season approaches, fans are remembering how these 1980s influences helped make the show what it is today.
The Duffer Brothers used Fletch as a tonal reference for Hopper in Stranger Things Season 3.
David Harbour noted that Fletch's casual, sharp humor influenced Hopper's character.
Fans spotted Fletch listed on the Starcourt Mall marquee in the show.
Chevy Chase was never cast in Stranger Things, despite the film's influence.
The show continues to draw from 1980s pop culture for its tone and references.
- Who
- The Duffer Brothers, David Harbour, Chevy Chase
- What
- The influence of Fletch on Stranger Things' character Hopper
- When
- During the development of Season 3, with renewed attention in 2024
- Where
- In the Netflix series Stranger Things, set in Hawkins
- Why
- To shape the tone and character of Hopper, drawing from the casual, sharp humor of Fletch
- Film
- Fletch (1985)
- Actor
- Chevy Chase
- Show
- Stranger Things
- Season
- Season 3
- Character
- Hopper (David Harbour)
- Directors
- The Duffer Brothers
- Reference
- Fletch listed at Starcourt Mall