It’s no secret anymore: Sheriff Jim Hopper lives. Even better, he’s the American trapped in Russia at the end of Stranger Things 3. All of this is confirmed in the latest teaser trailer for the show’s fourth season, which dropped early Valentine’s Day morning.
In the clip, the camera pans through wintry terrain, dropping into a prison camp, where several guards watch over prisoners working on what appears to be a new project. Lo and behold, among the unlucky is good ol’ Jimbo — or rather, a shaved and ragged David Harbour. No kidding. He’s lost much of the heft that filled out his Magnum P.I. look in Stranger Things 3.
That’s not all. The teaser itself came paired with a Valentine-of-sorts from the Duffer Brothers, who also confirmed that a.) production has begun on the fourth season and that b.) it’s going to be “the biggest and most frightening season yet.” They signed it off “From Russia with love,” alluding to the iconic sophomore James Bond flick.
Read the message here:
“Weâre excited to officially confirm that production on Stranger Things 4 is now underway — and even more excited to announce the return of Hopper! Although itâs not all good news for our âAmericanâ; he is imprisoned far from home in the snowy wasteland of Kamchatka, where he will face dangers both human…and other. Meanwhile, back in the states, a new horror is beginning to surface, something long buried, something that connects everythingâŠ. Season 4 is shaping up to be the biggest and most frightening season yet, and we cannot wait for everyone to see more. In the meantime — pray for the American.”
And watch the trailer below…
Stranger Things 4 Trailer Confirms Hopper Returns: Watch
Michael Roffman
