'Stranger Things' adds Maya Hawke, daughter of Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, for Season 3

Bill Keveney | USA TODAY

The population of Hawkins, Ind., will grow by at least one person when Stranger Things returns for Season 3.

Netflix has cast Maya Hawke as a series regular, playing newcomer Robin. The streaming service, making early casting announcements for the new edition, also has promoted Priah Ferguson, who plays Lucas's little sister, Erica Sinclair, to recurring status on the popular horror drama.

Hawke, the daughter of Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, will play Robin, described as "an alternative girl who is equal parts sharp and playful. Bored with her mundane day job, she just wants a little excitement in her life — and gets more than she bargained for when she uncovers a dark secret in Hawkins."

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Hawke also plays Jo March in PBS Masterpiece's May presentation of Little Women, her first professional acting assignment. The production, which also stars Angela Lansbury, Emily Watson and Michael Gambon, premiered in the United Kingdom in December.

Hawke recently finished shooting an independent film, Ladyworld, and is set for the lead role in a feature film, Charlotte XVI.

Ferguson, who started acting at 4, also has appeared in FX's Atlanta. Her portrayal of sassy Erica earned her a Stranger Things following, and in Season 3 she will return "with an army of friends," Netflix's description says. "No longer content with sitting on the sidelines, Erica finds herself on a wild mission to save Hawkins from a dangerous and unexpected new threat."

Netflix has not annouced a premiere date for Season 3.



