When we think of Adele, we picture heartbreak ballads, sold-out stadiums, and raw vulnerability. But Millie Bobby Brown, star of Stranger Things, says one of Adele’s biggest hits secretly shaped her performance as Eleven.
That’s right — the British powerhouse had a hidden role in bringing the superpowered girl to life. Here’s how Adele’s voice became Millie’s emotional cheat code on set.
💧 “I Played Hello Every Two Seconds”
In a new behind-the-scenes video released by Stranger Things, Millie opened up about how she stayed in character during some of the most intense scenes. She revealed that during production of Season 1, she would stream Adele’s smash hit “Hello” on loop — “every two seconds,” she said — to keep tears close to the surface.
“Whenever I felt like I was getting too calm, I’d put Adele on and bam — tears again,” Millie confessed.
The song became her emotional anchor, helping her slip into vulnerability for scenes that demanded more than just special effects.
⚡ The Science Behind the Soda Can Scene
One standout sequence in Stranger Things involves Eleven using telekinesis to crush a soda can. But according to Millie, that moment didn’t rely on CGI or digital tricks — they used a little mechanical magic instead.
She explained,
“They had a little pipe under the machine and sucked all the air out.”
In short: they created a vacuum under a real can and let the pressure do the work. Millie called it “the coolest effect” — a simple, practical trick that wowed viewers without visual effects (VFX).
🧠 “Nothing Was VFX, Really in Season 1”
Millie doubled down: for the early seasons, many of the show’s effects were practical — not digital. That means some of those jaw-dropping moments on screen were performed live, in real time, with real elements.
To fans, standing between superpowers and spectacle, Millie’s behind-the-scenes revelations make us appreciate just how much raw craft shaped the show’s magic.
⏳ What About Stranger Things Season 5?
The fourth chapter of Stranger Things might be over, but the hype is far from dead. Millie teased that the final Season 5 will drop in multiple volumes:
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Volume 1 arrives November 26
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Volumes 2 & 3 release on Christmas and New Year’s Eve, respectively
Yes, fans — the big finale is packed into bite-sized drops for maximum drama and binge power.
💬 Why Adele & Millie’s Combo Matters
This confession offers a rare peek at how stars find emotional shortcuts. Millie didn’t need to imagine grief or loss — she channeled it with a song millions already felt. Adele wasn’t just background music; she became part of Eleven’s emotional script.
It’s a reminder: behind the telekinesis, the aliens, the Upside Down — the beating heart of the show was human, fragile, and honest.
