Linda Hamilton on Joining ‘Stranger Things,’ Why She Almost Retired and Being Millie Bobby Brown’s ‘Biggest Fan’: ‘Thank God She’s Not an Asshole’

Linda Hamilton, the actress best known for her iconic role as Sarah Connor in The Terminator franchise, is thrilled to be joining the cast of Netflix's hit show Stranger Things.

Hamilton has been a huge fan of the show since its inception in 2016 and had even considered retiring from acting at one point due to her busy schedule and hip problems. However, after getting an offer from the Duffer brothers, she jumped at the chance to be a part of the show.

"I was like the farthest thing from a scientist at that moment in time," Hamilton recalled about her initial meeting with the Duffer brothers. "But they were very pleasant, and their team is just amazing."

Hamilton will be playing the role of Dr. Kay, a military scientist, but it's Millie Bobby Brown's Eleven that holds a special place in her heart. The two have been spotted together on set, and Hamilton has praised Brown as "stunning to watch" and "so lovely."

"I'm just her biggest fan," Hamilton said. "I really am." She also commended the Duffer brothers for their well-oiled machine-like approach to filmmaking, citing their attention to detail and ability to work together seamlessly.

Hamilton admitted that working on Stranger Things has been a game-changer for her, but she couldn't help feeling a twinge of intimidation at first. "There is a definite part of me that was a little intimidated to come in to a show that already had a certain rhythm and momentum," she said.

Despite the challenges, Hamilton has been thrilled to be a part of the Stranger Things team and has praised their collaborative approach to filmmaking. "It's just wonderful to watch," she said.

In an interview with Variety, Hamilton opened up about her experience working on the show, sharing behind-the-scenes anecdotes and gushing over Millie Bobby Brown's talent. With her Terminator franchise fame and Star Wars stint under her belt, it's clear that Hamilton has been a huge fan of Stranger Things from its very beginning – but who knew she'd end up joining the cast?
 
I'm low-key shocked that Linda Hamilton is joining Stranger Things crew 🤯. I mean, can you imagine her as Dr. Kay? It's like they're trying to recreate The Terminator in Hawkins, Indiana 🎥. But for real though, she seems super stoked about it and I love how passionate she is about Millie Bobby Brown 👧. I've always been a fan of the show myself, even back when it was still in its infancy 📺. It's amazing to see how far it's come since 2016. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm gonna go rewatch all the Stranger Things seasons for the millionth time 📺💻
 
[Image: A GIF of Linda Hamilton as Sarah Connor, with a surprised expression, surrounded by the Duffer brothers and the Stranger Things crew 🤔👽]
 
omg i'm literally freaking out rn!! linda hamilton as dr kay in stranger things is like a dream come true!!! 🤩 i've been shipping her and millie bobby brown together since season 1 😍 they're both amazing actresses and this is going to be so epic!!! i loved her in the terminator movies but this is like, a whole new level of awesomeness 💥 can't wait to see what she brings to the show 📺
 
I'm super stoked that Linda Hamilton is on board with Stranger Things 🤩, I mean, who wouldn't want The Terminator queen to join the gang? But, like, can we talk about how she went from considering retirement due to her busy schedule and hip problems? Like, girl needs a break too, you know? 😂 And I'm all for Millie Bobby Brown being part of the cast, Eleven is literally iconic, but what if Hamilton's character Dr. Kay shakes things up? 🤔 I need more info on that. Anyway, Hamilton seems like an amazing addition to the team and her enthusiasm for the show is contagious 💕. Bring it on, Stranger Things! 🎉
 
OMG, can't believe Linda Hamilton is joining the Stranger Things crew 🤯! I've always loved her in The Terminator, and now she's gonna be part of this nostalgic show. She's been a fan since day one, and it's awesome to see her get a second chance to shine 🌟. Millie Bobby Brown is already amazing as Eleven, but having Linda on board is like a bonus cast member 👍. The Duffer brothers must've won her over with their charm, 'cause she's totally stoked about the project 💕. Bring on the sci-fi goodness and nostalgic vibes – can't wait to see what this new season has in store 🎥!
 
omg I'm so stoked to hear that Linda Hamilton is joining Stranger Things!!! 🤩 I've always loved her in The Terminator franchise and now she's gonna be part of this awesome show with some of my fave characters from Hawkins 🏠💫 Millie Bobby Brown is literally amazing and I can already imagine the epic moments between Hamilton and Eleven 💥👯‍♀️ The Duffer brothers are total geniuses for making this show happen - their attention to detail is everything 😍 and it's so cool that they have a team vibe going on 🤝 can't wait to see what Hamilton brings to her character Dr Kay 💡
 
omg just saw that linda hamilton is joining the cast of stranger things as dr kay i need to watch all the episodes ASAP 💥🔥 can't believe they got her on board, and millie bobby brown's reaction to havehamilton joining must've been priceless 🤣 anyway, linda seems so lovely and talented 👏
 
This is like the government stepping in to save the economy with a stimulus package - one thing we didn't see coming! 🤯 Linda Hamilton jumping onto the Stranger Things bandwagon is just like the unexpected twist in politics, keeps us on our toes. I mean, who would've thought she was intimidated by joining such an established show? 🙃 It's like her own career has been a stimulus package for her acting skills - suddenly getting a boost from being part of Stranger Things! 💥 And can we talk about the Duffer brothers' approach to filmmaking? That's like the government's 'one-size-fits-all' solution to economic woes - works for them, and it just might work for us too. 🤔
 
I'm low-key stoked to see Linda Hamilton joining the Stranger Things crew 🤯! I mean, the woman is a legend and her Terminator franchise fame is iconic 💥. It's awesome that she's finally getting the chance to be a part of this hit show after considering retirement. The Duffer brothers must've done something right with their casting choices 🎬.

I love how excited Hamilton is about working with Millie Bobby Brown - those two seem like an amazing duo 👯‍♀️! And can we talk about her behind-the-scenes stories in that Variety interview? She sounds like a total sweetheart and I'm so here for her enthusiasm 💖. Now, let's get ready to see some serious sci-fi action with Dr. Kay joining the mix 🚀!
 
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