Warning:Stranger Thingsseason 3 spoilers ahead!Hopper, is that you?During theStranger Thingsseason 3 finale, Jim Hopper (David Harbour) seemingly perished in a lab explosion — but viewers became suspicious about his fate when his body was never shown and the post-credit scene showed the Russians have an American in captivity inside a military base.And now thanks to an eagle-eyed fan, there appears to be evidence that Hopper may not be gone just yet.A photo shared to Reddit shows Hopper’s iconic police car at theStranger Thingsset in Georgia, where they are currently filming the show’srecently-renewedfourth season.In two other photos, the crew can be seen setting up around a number of other cars on the lot.Courtney Jones; Inset: NetflixCourtney JonesNetflix did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment on the photos.After his character’s apparent death, Harbour, 44,spoke to PEOPLEat theStranger Thingsjunket about whether or not fans should expect to see him in season 4.“I’m very happy doing the show and I think there’s a rich tapestry to draw on from all the characters,” Harbour said in July. “I wish the best for the show no matter what. And in terms of my involvement, I love the show, but we’ll have to see what happens moving forward. I don’t really know. The Duffers, I do believe, have a plan, but we’ll have to see what they have in mind.”David Harbour.Getty ImagesEarlier this month, the actor again discussed his uncertain future on the hit Netflix series onLate Night with Seth Meyers.“Well, here’s the thing. I always knew that Hopper had to make a sacrifice. Like, he’s a jerk, and he also needs to pay for that in some way … so I thought he’d make the sacrifice,” said Harbour.Harbour explained that when he saw the post-credits scene, he also assumed his character survived.“And I was like, ‘Oh, clearly I’m the American,’ ” he said. “And then I haven’t gotten many phone calls.”To prove his point that even he was left in the dark about the ending, Harbour FaceTimed series creators Matt and Ross Duffer, known professionally as the Duffer Brothers, in an attempt to get some answers.“Am I dead? Is Hopper dead” he asked them.“I mean, we’re still figuring it out, David,” Ross said.“You guys are a ton of help. Really wonderful work. Good luck with season 4,” Harbour told them.Last month, Netflix announced that the hit sci-fi horror series isreturning for season 4.“The Duffer Brothers have captivated viewers around the world withStranger Thingsand we’re thrilled to expand our relationship with them to bring their vivid imaginations to other film and series projects our members will love,” said Ted Sarandos, Netflix’s chief content officer. “We can’t wait to see what The Duffer Brothers have in store when they step outside the world of The Upside Down.”NetflixAfter season 3 began streaming in July, Netflix revealed that 40.7 million member accounts had tuned in over four days to watch a portion of the show since it was released. The show’s Fourth of July global debut now boasts thebiggest viewership numberfor a Netflix original series or film in its first days.The streaming service also revealed that 18.2 million member households finished all eight episodes of the season within the first four days of streaming.A premiere date for season 4 ofStranger Thingshas not yet been announced.
Warning:Stranger Thingsseason 3 spoilers ahead!
Hopper, is that you?
During theStranger Thingsseason 3 finale, Jim Hopper (David Harbour) seemingly perished in a lab explosion — but viewers became suspicious about his fate when his body was never shown and the post-credit scene showed the Russians have an American in captivity inside a military base.
And now thanks to an eagle-eyed fan, there appears to be evidence that Hopper may not be gone just yet.
A photo shared to Reddit shows Hopper’s iconic police car at theStranger Thingsset in Georgia, where they are currently filming the show’srecently-renewedfourth season.
In two other photos, the crew can be seen setting up around a number of other cars on the lot.
Courtney Jones; Inset: Netflix
Courtney Jones
Netflix did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment on the photos.
After his character’s apparent death, Harbour, 44,spoke to PEOPLEat theStranger Thingsjunket about whether or not fans should expect to see him in season 4.
“I’m very happy doing the show and I think there’s a rich tapestry to draw on from all the characters,” Harbour said in July. “I wish the best for the show no matter what. And in terms of my involvement, I love the show, but we’ll have to see what happens moving forward. I don’t really know. The Duffers, I do believe, have a plan, but we’ll have to see what they have in mind.”
David Harbour.Getty Images
Earlier this month, the actor again discussed his uncertain future on the hit Netflix series onLate Night with Seth Meyers.
“Well, here’s the thing. I always knew that Hopper had to make a sacrifice. Like, he’s a jerk, and he also needs to pay for that in some way … so I thought he’d make the sacrifice,” said Harbour.
Harbour explained that when he saw the post-credits scene, he also assumed his character survived.
“And I was like, ‘Oh, clearly I’m the American,’ ” he said. “And then I haven’t gotten many phone calls.”
To prove his point that even he was left in the dark about the ending, Harbour FaceTimed series creators Matt and Ross Duffer, known professionally as the Duffer Brothers, in an attempt to get some answers.
“Am I dead? Is Hopper dead” he asked them.
“I mean, we’re still figuring it out, David,” Ross said.
“You guys are a ton of help. Really wonderful work. Good luck with season 4,” Harbour told them.
Last month, Netflix announced that the hit sci-fi horror series isreturning for season 4.
“The Duffer Brothers have captivated viewers around the world withStranger Thingsand we’re thrilled to expand our relationship with them to bring their vivid imaginations to other film and series projects our members will love,” said Ted Sarandos, Netflix’s chief content officer. “We can’t wait to see what The Duffer Brothers have in store when they step outside the world of The Upside Down.”
Netflix
After season 3 began streaming in July, Netflix revealed that 40.7 million member accounts had tuned in over four days to watch a portion of the show since it was released. The show’s Fourth of July global debut now boasts thebiggest viewership numberfor a Netflix original series or film in its first days.
The streaming service also revealed that 18.2 million member households finished all eight episodes of the season within the first four days of streaming.
A premiere date for season 4 ofStranger Thingshas not yet been announced.
source: people.com
