THE Stranger Things cast have jetted off to New Mexico to film season four – promising a major location shake-up.
Much of the first three seasons of the Netflix series were set in the fictional town of Hawkins, with filming taking place in Atlanta, Georgia.
However, it has now been confirmed that they are travelling out of state for production for the first time.
Patty Whitcher and Momita SenGupta – who are Stranger Things' VPs of physical production – told Deadline: "Season four is bigger, bolder and more intricate than ever.
"So this is the first time the show will be travelling beyond Atlanta."
When asked what specific storylines will be shot in New Mexico, SenGupta dodged the question, joking: "If I told you that, I would be disappearing into the Witness Protection Program."
Last month, a first-look teaser trailer for the new season confirmed that Hawkins Sheriff Jim Hopper, played by David Harbour, was alive after being captured by Russians.
Season three had ended with fans wondering whether or not Hopper had been killed during the Starcourt Mall mission after he sacrificed himself while the gang attempted to sabotage the secret Russian base.
Along with Joyce (Winona Ryder), he managed to blow up the facility, which was attempting to reopen the rift to the nefarious Upside Down.
Hopper was presumed to have perished in the explosion, but since his body was never found, there was no concrete answer.
However, in a post-credits scene, a pair of Russian guards were seen discussing one of their prisoners.
They referred to them simply as "The American," leading many to wonder if Jim had in fact been recovered from the facility and incarcerated.
Turns out that's exactly what happened and Hopper is now in Kamchatka.
Netflix have confirmed that production on season four is well underway, although they're yet to confirm a release date.
Seasons 1-3 of Stranger Things are available to stream on Netflix now.
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