Once in a blue moon, magic happens and a star is born. That's the case with Netflix's newest hit series, "Stranger Things."
The first season of the series, set in the 1980s, from brothers Matt and Ross Duffer ("Wayward Pines"), follows the disappearance of a young boy, Will Byers (Noah Schnapp), and the monstrous chain of events it launches in the small town.
Viewers weren't just enraptured in the series' references to some of the most memorable movies in cinema, but also they fell in love with the show's cast, especially its young stars.
“All the kids are getting tons of praise for feeling ‘real,'" Carmen Cuba, the casting director on "Stranger Things," told the Los Angeles Times of the young actors' newfound fame.
Who are these kids and what's next for the talented bunch?
Here's a quick look at the young breakout stars of "Stranger Things":
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Noah Schnapp as Will Byers
Noah Schnapp plays Will Byers, whose disappearance becomes the obsession of his family and friends and leads to a monstrous chain of events.
Fun facts: Born in Scarsdale, New York, 11-year-old Schnapp started his acting career in school and community plays. When he was eight years old, his acting teacher recognized his talent and suggested he go professional.
Biggest credits so far: Schnapp voiced the lead character, Charlie Brown, in 2015's "The Peanuts Movie." That same year, he appeared in Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks' "Bridge of Spies."
What's next: The second season of "Stranger Things."
Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler
Finn Wolfhard plays Mike Wheeler, the unofficial leader among Will's friends and the first to befriend Eleven (Millie Brown). He's a member of the AV club at the kids' middle school.
Fun facts: A Vancouver-native, 13-year-old Wolfhard is a film buff and wants to be a director when he grows up. He's a fan of Sam Raimi’s ("The Evil Dead") early work. Raimi's "Spider-Man!" was the first movie he ever watched. He also plays the bass and guitar.
Biggest credits so far: TV shows "The 100" and "Supernatural," and the independent film "Aftermath, the Resurrection."
What's next: The second season of "Stranger Things" and the movie, "It," based on the Stephen King novel.
Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven
Millie Bobby Brown plays Eleven, a young girl who runs into Mike, Lucas, and Dustin while they're searching for Will. She has tremendous powers and can help lead them to Will. But Eleven has led a horrific life in a nearby lab, being experimented on by Dr. Brenner (Matthew Modine), who she considers her father.
Fun facts: Brown, 12, was born in Spain to British parents. They moved to Orlando when Brown was seven years old, and she began taking acting workshops. That's where an acting scout discovered her and convinced her parents that she would do very well in Hollywood. So, the family soon moved to LA.
Biggest credits so far: Within three months of moving to LA, Brown landed the role of young Alice on ABC's "Once Upon a Time in Wonderland." She then landed a lead role in BBC America drama series, "Intruders." She has also appeared on "NCIS,""Modern Family," and "Grey's Anatomy."
What's next:The second season of "Stranger Things" (not confirmed).
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