"I Don't Think We Ever Escape the Events of Our Life": Matthew Modine Discusses His 'Stranger Things' Character's Legacy [Exclusive]

Ahead of Stranger Things Season 5, Matthew Modine reflects on the legacy of his character, Dr. Brenner, and his impact on Eleven

Feb 22, 2025 - 16:29
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"I Don't Think We Ever Escape the Events of Our Life": Matthew Modine Discusses His 'Stranger Things' Character's Legacy [Exclusive]

While many Stranger Things characters will be making their final bow on the show's upcoming fifth season, Matthew Modine's Dr. Martin Brenner is already kaput, having caught a sniper's bullet last season. Nevertheless, the actor has some thoughts about the not-so-good doctor's legacy. Modine spoke to Collider's Tania Hussain about his character while promoting his new Netflix series Zero Day. When asked whether Brenner's test subject/protégé Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) has escaped his shadow, Modine shared his perspective on their dynamic: