A flashback sequence in the new season of Stranger Things led to speculation that it may have made use of AI tech

An actor in the latest season of Stranger Things has spoken out amid speculation that scenes featuring a teenage version of lead character Joyce were made using AI technology.

In episode four of the Netflix show’s final series, we’re introduced to the character of Joyce – usually portrayed by Winona Ryder – as a high school student, putting on a production of the musical Oklahoma!.

Obviously, Stranger Things being Stranger Things, the plot had more relevance to the Upside Down and its sinister goings on than your typical jolly school play.

Since the award-winning series’ return last week, some fans had been speculating that the scenes featuring teenage Joyce must have been made using AI deepfake technology because of just how much she looked like Winona.

Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers in Stranger Things

However, the actor who........

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