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Stranger Things: Tales From '85 Recasts Eleven and Mike

4/17/2026

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The animated series Stranger Things: Tales From '85 will premiere on April 23 with new voice actors for Eleven and Mike to maintain authenticity as the original cast has aged.
Eric Robles, the showrunner, says the recast preserves authenticity and captures the characters' youthful energy as the original actors have aged since earlier seasons.
Critics have raised concerns about the age gap and questioned the recasting.

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The animated series Stranger Things: Tales From '85 will premiere on April 23 with new voice actors for Eleven and Mike to maintain authenticity as the original cast has aged.
Eric Robles, the showrunner, says the recast preserves authenticity and captures the characters' youthful energy as the original actors have aged since earlier seasons.
Critics have raised concerns about the age gap and questioned the recasting.