“Stranger Issues” co-creator Matt Duffer put a nail within the conspiracy principle coffin that Joseph Quinn was set for an look in Season 5, telling followers definitively Eddie Munson was “totally beneath that floor.”
Duffer, who’s one half of the dual filmmaking staff the Duffer Brothers, set the file straight about Quinn’s doable participation within the upcoming season in a brand new cowl story interview with Empire Journal.
Per Duffer, whereas he acquired a kick out of Quinn “toying with individuals,” he confirmed that the latter’s character was nonetheless “lifeless” after the occasions of Season 4. The TV producer went on, “No, sadly, RIP. He’s totally beneath that floor.”
In truth, Duffer famous it ought to’ve been apparent that Quinn wasn’t returning for the ultimate season of “Stranger Issues,” given the British actor is booked and busy.
“Joe is so busy anyway, that everybody ought to know he’s not coming again,” Duffer added. “He’s shot like 5 films since! When the hell has he acquired time to come back and shoot ‘Stranger Issues?’”
Since wrapping his stint on “Stranger Issues,” Quinn has starred in “A Quiet Place: Day One,” “Gladiator II,” “Warfare” and “The Unbelievable 4: First Steps.”
He’s since been solid as George Harrison within the extremely anticipated Beatles film, which additionally stars Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney and Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr.
Nonetheless, followers have voiced their hope that Quinn would floor — even in a cameo capability — within the new season, regardless of the actual fact his character was fatally attacked by a flock of demobats in the Season 4 finale, titled “The Piggyback.”
After the episode dropped on Netflix, Quinn stayed coy about his future on the collection and stated he’d “be very up for” a visitor spot — very similar to the one Dacre Montgomery did in Season 4, though his character Billy had died the season prior.
Although, it’s clear these reticent remarks had been much less about hiding a cameo and extra about including gasoline to the rumor fireplace.
“Stranger Issues” Vol. 1 premieres Nov. 26, with Vol. 2 dropping on Dec. 25. The collection finale will air on Dec. 31. Seasons 1–4 are actually streaming on Netflix.
