Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Stranger Things casting director Carmen Cuba reflects on working with the Duffer Brothers and casting the young ensemble cast, not knowing the series would become a global phenomenon.

She discusses the emotional weight of watching child actors rise to fame, the responsibility that comes with it, and why she approaches casting kids with caution and care.

Catch Carmen's full Collider Ladies Night conversation with Perri Nemiroff on the channel!

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