What we know about the prequel to Stranger Things ◾ The new series is called Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure. ◾ The project, which should be released in 2028, is being developed by the creators of the original series, Matt and Ross Duffer, as well as screenwriter Kate Treffery. ◾ The first three episodes of the new series will be directed by BAFTA and Golden Globe Award winner Joe Wright, known for Pride and Prejudice, Atonement and Darkest Hour. Filming will take place in New Mexico. ◾ Matt and Ross Duffer will serve as executive producers on the project. Kate Treffery, who previously worked on the original story, will serve as showrunner, co-writer and co-producer of the prequel. "It's still weird stuff, but at the same time something completely new and exciting: a different setting, new heroes and villains, and new actually, we can't say more yet. Now it's time to start casting," said Matt and Ross Duffer ◾.