Frank Darabont, the acclaimed director behind iconic projects such as The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, and The Walking Dead, has stepped into the world of Stranger Things after being personally approached by the show’s creators, the Duffer Brothers.

Darabont, who had been enjoying retirement, recalled to Variety how he became involved with the hit Netflix series. “My wife and I were fans of the show from early on. We actually had watched all four seasons three or four or maybe even five times,” he said. He described the series as “so good,” highlighting his admiration for the storytelling and production quality.

The process began unexpectedly when Darabont’s agent contacted him with surprising news. “The agent in the office next to me represents the Duffer brothers, and he just wanted me to tell you that they’re big fans of yours,” Darabont said. “I said, ‘That’s fantastic. That’s very flattering. I’m a big fan of theirs.’ So I thought, ‘Well, next time I’m in L.A., I’ll get together with them for lunch and just compliment them.’”

After the initial lunch meeting, Darabont received another call from his agent with an invitation from the Duffer Brothers to direct an episode. “I also was fascinated to know where the heck they came from, because I never heard of the Duffer brothers before they created this huge success on Netflix,” he added.

Ultimately, Darabont directed episodes three and five of the latest season of Stranger Things, bringing his signature cinematic style to the show. His involvement marks a notable collaboration between one of Hollywood’s most respected directors and the creators of one of Netflix’s biggest hits, much to the excitement of fans worldwide.

Darabont’s journey from retirement to the Stranger Things set highlights his enduring influence and the appeal of the series to established filmmakers seeking fresh storytelling opportunities.

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