# Stranger Things stars Finn Wolfhard and Caleb McLaughlin are shooting something together, and fans have theories

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/stranger-things-stars-finn-wolfhard-and-caleb-mclaughlin-are-shooting-something-together-and-fans-have-theories/
- Published: 2026-11-03T12:12:09+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T11:11:30+00:00
- Original publisher: GamesRadar+
- Original article: https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/sci-fi-shows/stranger-things-stars-finn-wolfhard-and-caleb-mclaughlin-are-shooting-something-together-and-fans-have-theories/
- Topics: Art, Culture, Offbeat, Weird & Viral

## Key points

- Wolfhard and McLaughlin were seen filming in Chicago.
- Fans wonder if the shoot hints at a secret episode.
- A commercial or SNL sketch may be more likely.

## Summary

Finn Wolfhard and Caleb McLaughlin have been filmed shooting an unidentified project together in Chicago, prompting speculation among Stranger Things fans that the series could have a secret ninth episode. The brief clip shows them walking before stopping to look at something out of frame, which may be added during editing.

The article says the series ended in January and notes fans’ “Conformity Gate” theory that the finale was an illusion created by Vecna. It considers a commercial tied to one of three Thanksgiving football games, or an SNL sketch, as more likely explanations, while stressing that the project has not been identified.

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