Netflix’s hit franchise is back with an animated adventure that bridges the gap between Stranger Things Seasons 3 and 4. Titled ‘Stranger Things: Tales from ’85’, the series introduces a new voice cast to bring Hawkins’ iconic characters to life in a fresh format.
While the original cast members—Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Millie Bobby Brown, and others—do not reprise their roles, the animated series features a talented lineup of actors voicing fan-favorite characters. Below is the complete voice cast guide for ‘Stranger Things: Tales from ’85’.
Who Voices the Core Characters in ‘Stranger Things: Tales from ’85’?
Mike Wheeler
Luca Diaz voices Mike Wheeler, the character originally played by Finn Wolfhard in the live-action series. Diaz has lent his voice to animated projects such as Migration and Transformers: EarthSpark.
Dustin Henderson
Braxton Quinney takes on the role of Dustin Henderson, originally portrayed by Gaten Matarazzo. Quinney has contributed voice work to Hoppers and appeared in the TV movie You Can’t Take My Daughter.
Lucas Sinclair
Elisha Williams voices Lucas Sinclair, originally played by Caleb McLaughlin. Williams is known for his role as Dean in the The Wonder Years reboot and has appeared in Henry Danger and Firebuds.
Eleven
Brooklyn Davey Norstedt voices Eleven, the character originally portrayed by Millie Bobby Brown. Norstedt also appeared in the limited series WeCrashed.
Max Mayfield
Jolie Hoang-Rappaport voices Max Mayfield, originally played by Sadie Sink. Hoang-Rappaport is known for her recurring role in Watchmen and has appeared in In Your Dreams, We Bare Bears, and Just Add Magic: Mystery City.
Will Byers
Benjamin Plessala voices Will Byers, originally played by Noah Schnapp. Plessala has appeared in Big Little Lies and Shameless and voiced Jack in Wylde Pak.
Steve Harrington
Jeremy Jordan voices Steve Harrington, originally portrayed by Joe Keery. Jordan is a celebrated theater actor with Grammy and Tony nominations for his role in Newsies. He has also starred in Supergirl, Hazbin Hotel, and The Last Five Years.
Nikki Baxter
Odessa A’Zion voices Nikki Baxter, a new character introduced in ‘Stranger Things: Tales from ’85’. A’Zion gained recognition in 2025 for her roles in Marty Supreme (opposite Timothée Chalamet) and HBO’s I Love LA. She has also appeared in Ghosts and the Hellraiser reboot.
For more updates on ‘Stranger Things: Tales from ’85’, stay tuned to Netflix’s official announcements.