“Stranger Things” Kids Appear, Eleven Covers Nicki Minaj On Jimmy Fallon’s “Tonight Show” (Watch)
Stranger Things Kids [Andrew Lipovsky/NBC]
Update: “Stranger Things” took center stage on Wednesday’s “Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” Cast members Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown, Caleb McLaughlin and Gaten Matarazzo appeared for an interview, a game of “Stranger Strings” and a mock “deleted scene” explaining what happened to Barb.
Several clips from the episode follow. The “Stranger Strings” segment, which concludes with Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven) rapping Nicki Minaj’s classic “Monster” verse, is the highlight:
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Wednesday morning, Netflix officially confirmed what anyone with even a hint of common sense already assumed: “Stranger Things” is returning for season two.
Wednesday night, four of the show’s young stars visit NBC’s “Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”
The popular late night talk show welcomes Finn Wolfhard (Mike), Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven), Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas) and Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin) for both an interview and a game of “Stranger Things.”
Wednesday’s episode also features a “Stranger Things” parody sketch in which writer AD Miles plays Barb and host Jimmy Fallon plays Steve.
In addition to the “Stranger Things” cast members, Wednesday’s “Tonight Show” features an interview with David Spade and a performance by Tove Lo. Musician Frédéric Yonnet.
Taped Wednesday afternoon, it airs at 11:35PM ET. NBC’s first look photos follow:
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON -- Episode 0524 -- Pictured: (l-r) Actors Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Millie Bobby Brown, and Caleb McLaughlin play "Stranger Strings" with host Jimmy Fallon on August 31, 2016 -- (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)more
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON -- Episode 0524 -- Pictured: (l-r) Musician Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson and actor David Spade during a sketch on August 31, 2016 -- (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)more
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON -- Episode 0524 -- Pictured: (l-r) A.D. Miles as Barb and Jimmy Fallon as Steve Harrington during the "Stranger Things" parody on August 31, 2016 -- (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)more
Stranger Things Kids [Andrew Lipovsky/NBC]
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON -- Episode 0524 -- Pictured: (l-r) Actor David Spade during an interview with host Jimmy Fallon on August 31, 2016 -- (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON -- Episode 0524 -- Pictured: Musician Frédéric Yonnet performs with The Roots on August 31, 2016 -- (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON -- Episode 0524 -- Pictured: Musical guest Tove Lo performs on August 31, 2016 -- (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)
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