Madelyn Cline's forgotten Stranger Things role as tear jerker romance lands on Prime Video
A star of a new movie now streaming on Prime Video looks unrecognisable from their role in Netflix hit Stranger Things.
The Map That Leads To You is now streaming on the retail giant's streaming platform from today (August 20). The film follows Heather, a young woman setting off on an adventure across Europe with her best friends before settling into her perfectly planned life.
When she crosses paths with Jack, a magnetic and mysterious stranger, their instant spark ignites an emotional journey neither of them expected. As their connection deepens, secrets, life choices, and hidden truths will test their bond—and change her life in ways she never imagined.
It is directed by Lasse Hallström who also helmed the movie Dear John. The film is also an adaptation of the novel of the same name written by JP Monninger described as being about love, destiny, and the courage to choose your own path.
Leading the cast is KJ Apa, famed for his role as Archie Andrews in Riverdale. Alongside him is Outer Banks and Glass Onion star Madelyn Cline.
However, Cline previously held a now forgotten role in one of Netflix's biggest shows, in Stranger Things. It is not surprising some fans don't make the connection and remember her part straight away, not just because it was a supporting role but also because the star was near unrecognisable.
She played the character of Tina, who appeared in the second season of the popular show set to air its finale later this year. She appears in two episodes, the first titled MADMAX as well as episode two called Trick Or Treat, Freak.
Tina was a student at Hawkins High School and hosted a Halloween Bash party at her house in October 1984. She is seen as noticing and being one of several girls immediately interested in Billy Hargrove as soon as he makes his own introduction.
He even attends her party, with many other recognisable students from the main cast also showing up. This includes Nancy, Steve, Billy, Tommy H and Jonathan. Tina is seen welcoming her guests dressed up as Madonna from her Like A Virgin video.
According to FanWire, her small role in Stranger Things, while also filming The Originals, convince Cline to give up on college and pursue her acting dreams.
She said: "I was in college driving back and forth from Myrtle Beach to Atlanta to work on The Originals and Stranger Things, and I realised that something had to give. I wanted to at least try to pursue it full-time. So, I ended up dropping out, packing my car up, and leaving for LA."
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