The Duffer Brothers Confirm Their High School Drama Teacher Has a Cameo in "Stranger Things" Season 5 Liza EsquibiasDecember 1, 2025 at 10:04 PM 0 Hope Hynes Love as Miss Harris in Stranger Things Ross and Matt Duffer, the twin cocreators of Stranger Things, revealed that they cast their reallife teacher in the final season of the Netflix show Ross shared the special, hidden fact in a recent Instagram post, announcing that Miss Harris is played by Hope Hynes Love, who actually taught their drama class in high school Miss Harris has a significant role in Volume 1, including in the storyline of ...
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Liza EsquibiasDecember 1, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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Hope Hynes Love as Miss Harris in Stranger Things -
Ross and Matt Duffer, the twin co-creators of Stranger Things, revealed that they cast their real-life teacher in the final season of the Netflix show
Ross shared the special, hidden fact in a recent Instagram post, announcing that Miss Harris is played by Hope Hynes Love, who actually taught their drama class in high school
Miss Harris has a significant role in Volume 1, including in the storyline of Nell Fisher's Holly Wheeler
The final season of Stranger Things just became a little bit more sentimental.
Following the drop of the first of three Volumes to wrap up the beloved Netflix series, Ross Duffer, who co-created the show with twin brother Matt, revealed in a recent Instagram post that they go way back with one of the newest characters.
"Miss Harris is played by Hope Hynes Love," the caption read. "She was our high school drama teacher. High school was rough for me and my brother. But Hope saw something in us we didn't see in ourselves — and she helped give us the confidence to not only survive those four years, but to move to LA and chase our dreams."
"Shoutout to all the teachers out there making a difference," Ross continued. "And please … let's prioritize the arts in schools. ✌️"
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Fans and cast members reacted to the heartwarming revelation in the comments, with Grace Van Dien, who plays Chrissy Cunningham in Stranger Things, writing, "omg❤️"
Brett Gelman, known for his role in the show as Murray Bauman, shared a similarly simple message: "❤️❤️❤️"
Other actors such as Cameron Crovetti declared, "this is the coolest thing ever," while actress Melanie Lynskey gushed, "Awww. This is so special ❤️"
Another follower — a teacher — also chimed in to say, "As a teacher, watching those scenes I was like 'Bless that woman for being there for her kids'. And now knowing this it's even more special."
Some people claiming to be students of Love shared their own messages for her in the comments.
"I currently have Ms. Hynes as a teacher at East Chapel Hill High," one user explained. "She is such a ray of light in the community, and I know she is still guiding and loving all of her students, no matter what. Love you, Ms. Hynes ❤️."
Hope Hynes Love as Miss Harris in Stranger Things
Love's Miss Harris joined Stranger Things season 5 as Holly Wheeler's (Nell Fisher) teacher at Hawkins Elementary School. She plays a vital role throughout Volume 1, with the class facing an attack at the hands of Vecna (a.k.a. Henry Creel, played by Jamie Campbell Bower), who has a Demogorgon kidnap Holly at the end of episode 1.
Miss Harris continues her attempts to protect the other children, even joining them as they are taken into the military base amid threats from Vecna, while Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) attempts to free them in a dramatic cliffhanger at the end of the fourth episode.
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Vol. 1 of Stranger Things season 5 is now streaming on Netflix. Vol. 2 drops Dec. 25 with three episodes, and the finale drops Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. ET.
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Published: December 02, 2025 at 01:09AM on Source: SHOWBIZ MAG
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