Linda Hamilton was about to retire when agent accepted Stranger Things role
Action star admits she almost retired before Stranger Things role
- Linda Hamilton, known for her role in The Terminator, is joining the final season of the Netflix series Stranger Things.
- The 69-year-old actress was contemplating retirement due to hip issues when her agent accepted the role without her initial consultation.
- Hamilton will portray Dr Kay, the head scientist of a military division in Hawkins, who possesses a private and ruthless agenda.
- She described her character as having “deeper personal desires” and being “ruthless”, which she found enjoyable to play.
- The first half of Stranger Things season five is set to debut on Netflix in the UK on 27 November, with subsequent episodes arriving on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day 2026.