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'Stranger Things' star Maya Hawke wants to unite Hollywood, Bollywood
Maya Hawke hopes to work on Hollywood-Bollywood fusion project

'Stranger Things' star Maya Hawke wants to unite Hollywood, Bollywood

Nov 22, 2025
03:47 pm

What's the story

Maya Hawke, the Hollywood actor best known for her role in Netflix's Stranger Things, has expressed a desire to work on projects that bridge the gap between Hollywood and Bollywood. Speaking to IMDb, she said it was "sad" how "separate" the two industries are and wished they would integrate more. "I would love to do something that brings those two worlds together," she said.

Bollywood admiration

Hawke admires Bollywood and its stars

Hawke also shared her admiration for Bollywood, saying it is "so expansive, incredible, and gorgeous." She added that she would feel "honored" to work with people from Hindi cinema. "It would be an incredible experience and I would feel so honored to work with people who make those films because they do such gorgeous work," she said.

Career updates

Hawke's upcoming projects and co-stars' insights into 'Stranger Things'

On the work front, Hawke is gearing up for the final season of Stranger Things. Season 5 is divided into three parts. In India, the first volume will release on November 27, the second on December 26, and the finale will premiere on January 1. Meanwhile, Hawke is also set to star in The Hunger Games prequel, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.