With Stranger Things Season 3 arriving this week on July 4, Netflix recently hosted a premiere red carpet event in Los Angeles, and GameSpot was on hand to speak to the cast and creators about our favorite 1980s dark fantasy teenage adventure show.

　　We're coming to you directly from Hawkins High School where there is a decked-out black carpet and swarms of Stranger Things fans here to cheer on the cast. So pack up your Eggos, keep an eye out for Demodogs, and head on over to our Instagram story and Twitter feed for more as the stars stop to chat with us. And, when you get a moment to catch your breath, check out our definitive ranking of the best Stranger Things episodes from Seasons 1 and 2, and scope out these behind-the-scenes photos from Season 3.

　　We are live at the @Stranger_Things season 3 red carpet premiere! Expect to see interviews and some exciting news soon! #StrangerThings pic.twitter.com/jGBCMuDeMk

　　— GameSpot Universe (@GSUniverse) June 28, 2019

　　The party has officially begun with a visit from the Hawkins High School marching band.

　　Hawkins High Highschool Marching Band! ?? pic.twitter.com/QlryYjgdos

　　— GameSpot Universe (@GSUniverse) June 28, 2019

　　First up, we have Will The Wise himself, Noah Schapp answering the important questions--like what it's like being the best character in Hawkins.

　　Check out our interview with Noah Schnapp aka Will Byers! pic.twitter.com/DhvZdaLeUW

　　— GameSpot Universe (@GSUniverse) June 29, 2019

　　How has Max changed since Season 2? Sadie Sink has some thoughts on the matter!

　　Here is what Sadie Sink aka Max Mayfield has to say about #StrangerThings! pic.twitter.com/AhTCSuHgDq

　　— GameSpot Universe (@GSUniverse) June 29, 2019

　　Would Gaten Matarazzo rather watch an episode of Stranger Things with his parents or an R-rated movie?

　　Gaten Matarazzo aka Dustin Henderson was kind enough to play a quick game with us! #StrangerThings pic.twitter.com/o1zxzxpEhC

　　— GameSpot Universe (@GSUniverse) June 29, 2019

　　Caleb McLaughlin is just looking for a chance to show off his "summer abs."

　　Caleb McLaughlin aka Lucas Sinclair shares with us his ideal summer ☀️? #StrangerThings pic.twitter.com/6PeBsHaxMy

　　— GameSpot Universe (@GSUniverse) June 29, 2019

　　In a town like Hawkins, paranoia is a way of life. Brett Gelman explains why his conspiracy theory loving character Murray Bauman is so suspicious of the world around him.

　　Brett Gelman aka Murray Bauman explains to us why his character is so paranoid ?? #StrangerThings pic.twitter.com/0b9EA6HdGo

　　— GameSpot Universe (@GSUniverse) June 29, 2019

　　Does Mayor Larry Kline have a solid election platform? Cary Elwes weighs in on some good ol' fashioned Hawkins politics.

　　Cary Elwes aka Mayor Larry Kline shares with us Larry's re-election platform ? #StrangerThings pic.twitter.com/eJscyKhD89

　　— GameSpot Universe (@GSUniverse) June 29, 2019

　　Busey sighting! Jake is here to answer that age-old question.

　　Jake Busey aka Bruce shares with us what he thinks is stranger, having a third eye or a third ear? ?? #StrangerThings pic.twitter.com/A8Asj4ptma

　　— GameSpot Universe (@GSUniverse) June 29, 2019