Matt and Ross Duffer added a personal touch to Stranger Things season 5.

On Instagram, Ross shared that he and Matt chose to cast their real-life high school drama teacher, Hope Hynes Love, as Miss Harris in Stranger Things season 5 . The character is a teacher at Hawkins Elementary and plays a key role in the final installment of the series.

The post was accompanied by a touching message from the Duffer Brothers. Ross revealed that high school was a tough time for both of them. However, Love lifted their spirits and believed in them when they didn't believe in themselves. He added that their former teacher was the one who gave them enough confidence to not only make it through high school but also move to Los Angeles to become filmmakers.

High school was rough for me and my b

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