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Just 11 (ha!) when the series started filming, British actressBrownhad bit parts on her résumé.
SinceStranger Thingshas taken off, Brown has become a fashion icon, joined the latestGodzillafranchise, appeared inMaroon 5andCardi B’s “Girls Like You” video with a slew of stars and plays the titular character inNetflix’sEnola Holmesmovies, (which she produces with her older sister, Paige).
02of 08Finn Wolfhard as Mike WheelerCurtis Baker/Netflix; NetflixWolfhard, a.k.a. Mike Wheeler, was 12 whenStranger Thingsbegan filming.Since being cast on the show, Wolfhard has racked up credits including theItfranchise (2017–2019),Carmen Sandiego(2019),The Goldfinch(2019),Ghostbusters: Afterlife(2021),When You Finish Saving the World(2022) andGuillermo del Toro’sPinocchio(2022).He is also known for performing as a singer and guitarist in the bands Calpurnia (2017–2019) and The Aubreys (2020–present).
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Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler
Wolfhard, a.k.a. Mike Wheeler, was 12 whenStranger Thingsbegan filming.
Since being cast on the show, Wolfhard has racked up credits including theItfranchise (2017–2019),Carmen Sandiego(2019),The Goldfinch(2019),Ghostbusters: Afterlife(2021),When You Finish Saving the World(2022) andGuillermo del Toro’sPinocchio(2022).
He is also known for performing as a singer and guitarist in the bands Calpurnia (2017–2019) and The Aubreys (2020–present).
03of 08Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin HendersonCurtis Baker/Netflix; NetflixProof thatMatarazzo, 13 when he took on the role of Dustin Henderson, has grown up?He went to junior promwith his “beautiful girlfriend” in May 2019.BeyondStranger Things, his credits includeMy Father’s Dragon(2022) andHonor Society(2022). Matarazzo, who began his career on Broadway, returned to the stage forDear Evan Hansenin 2022 andSweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Streetin 2023.
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Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson
Proof thatMatarazzo, 13 when he took on the role of Dustin Henderson, has grown up?He went to junior promwith his “beautiful girlfriend” in May 2019.
BeyondStranger Things, his credits includeMy Father’s Dragon(2022) andHonor Society(2022). Matarazzo, who began his career on Broadway, returned to the stage forDear Evan Hansenin 2022 andSweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Streetin 2023.
04of 08Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas SinclairNetflixMcLaughlinwas 14 when he landed the role of Lucas Sinclair.Off of the screen, McLaughlin announced in 2019 that he would beheading to college. He made his feature film debut in 2020’sConcrete Cowboyand has done voice work forUltra City Smiths,Summer Camp IslandandThe Boys Present: Diabolical.
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Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair
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McLaughlinwas 14 when he landed the role of Lucas Sinclair.
Off of the screen, McLaughlin announced in 2019 that he would beheading to college. He made his feature film debut in 2020’sConcrete Cowboyand has done voice work forUltra City Smiths,Summer Camp IslandandThe Boys Present: Diabolical.
05of 08Noah Schnapp as Will ByersCurtis Baker/Netflix; NetflixOn the younger side of the crew,Schnappwas also just 11 when he stepped into Will Byers' cursed shoes.Since joining the show, Schnapp has acted in films likeAbe(2020), Waiting for Anya(2020) andHubie Halloween(2020).Schnapp launched To Be Honest (TBH)in 2021. His snack food company offers a sustainably sourced chocolate hazelnut spread that’s made without palm oil.In January 2023, Schnappcame out as gayafter “being scared in the closet for 18 years.”
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Noah Schnapp as Will Byers
On the younger side of the crew,Schnappwas also just 11 when he stepped into Will Byers' cursed shoes.
Since joining the show, Schnapp has acted in films likeAbe(2020), Waiting for Anya(2020) andHubie Halloween(2020).
Schnapp launched To Be Honest (TBH)in 2021. His snack food company offers a sustainably sourced chocolate hazelnut spread that’s made without palm oil.
In January 2023, Schnappcame out as gayafter “being scared in the closet for 18 years.”
06of 08Natalia Dyer as Nancy WheelerNetflixDyer, one of the older “kids” on the show, can sayStranger Thingsnot only changed her life professionally, but also personally: She’s been linked to costarCharlie Heatonsince the twofirst sparked dating rumors in 2017.In addition to the Netflix series, Dyer has appeared in the filmsVelvet Buzzsaw(2019),Yes, God, Yes(2019),Tuscaloosa(2019) andThings Heard & Seen(2021).
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Natalia Dyer as Nancy Wheeler
Dyer, one of the older “kids” on the show, can sayStranger Thingsnot only changed her life professionally, but also personally: She’s been linked to costarCharlie Heatonsince the twofirst sparked dating rumors in 2017.
In addition to the Netflix series, Dyer has appeared in the filmsVelvet Buzzsaw(2019),Yes, God, Yes(2019),Tuscaloosa(2019) andThings Heard & Seen(2021).
07of 08Charlie Heaton as Jonathan ByersCurtis Baker/NetfliXHeaton’s part as defensive big brother Jonathan Byers was his breakout role.Since then, Heaton has landed film roles including 2020’sThe New Mutants, 2021’sNo FutureandThe Souvenir: Part IIthat same year.
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Charlie Heaton as Jonathan Byers
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Heaton’s part as defensive big brother Jonathan Byers was his breakout role.
Since then, Heaton has landed film roles including 2020’sThe New Mutants, 2021’sNo FutureandThe Souvenir: Part IIthat same year.
08of 08Joe Keery as Steve HarringtonDavid Livingston/Getty; NetflixThe oldest of the young bunch,Keeryplays heartthrob-with-a-heart Steve Harrington.Of his younger costars, he told PEOPLE in 2019, “I wish they would stay as little kids forever. No, they’re amazing. It’s really crazy because you come in the first year and you’re not really sure if you’re going to work with these people again, and when you come back, these little kids are like full-blown adults. It’s been awesome to … see them handle everything with such grace.“Keery has also starred in 2020’sSpreeand appeared in the 2021 filmFree Guy. He has joined the ensemble cast for FX’s anthology seriesFargo’s fifth season.Keery has been dating actress Maika Monroe since 2017.
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Joe Keery as Steve Harrington
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The oldest of the young bunch,Keeryplays heartthrob-with-a-heart Steve Harrington.
Of his younger costars, he told PEOPLE in 2019, “I wish they would stay as little kids forever. No, they’re amazing. It’s really crazy because you come in the first year and you’re not really sure if you’re going to work with these people again, and when you come back, these little kids are like full-blown adults. It’s been awesome to … see them handle everything with such grace.”
Keery has also starred in 2020’sSpreeand appeared in the 2021 filmFree Guy. He has joined the ensemble cast for FX’s anthology seriesFargo’s fifth season.
Keery has been dating actress Maika Monroe since 2017.
source: people.com
