Why Finn Wolfhard didn't ride a bike in that iconic 'Stranger Things' scene
Turns out, the famous bike scene from "Stranger Things" wasn't as simple as it looked.
A recent video shared by the X account, Internet Hall of Fame, revealed that Finn Wolfhard (Mike Wheeler) did not know how to ride a bicycle during filming—so much so that the crew had to get creative.
The post joked, "One of the reasons why Stranger Things cost $400 million to produce," giving fans a peek at just how much work goes into even short scenes.
Movie magic behind the handlebars
Since Finn couldn't ride the bike, the team brought in a stunt double and used green screens and motion-tracking tech.
They digitally combined shots—using Finn's head from other takes—to make it look seamless on screen.
Despite all this tech wizardry, the heart of the scene stayed intact: Mike proudly tells Eleven he learned to ride, and she teases him by saying she could do it with her mind.
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