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Linda Hamilton considered retirement before landing Stranger Things role: 'I’m tired of being tough'

Linda Hamilton was 'talking about retirement' before landing her undisclosed role in the final season of 'Stranger Things': 'I’m tired of being tough.'

Linda Hamilton contemplated retiring from acting before an invitation to visit Hawkins appeared on her doorstep. Even if she had bid farewell to her acting career, Hamilton noted that she still would’ve “come out of retirement” just for Stranger Things. Hamilton, who is a longtime fan of the Netflix supernatural series, previously admitted that joining the world of Stranger Things did end up spoiling some of its magic for her.

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