Gaten Matarazzo reflects on his emotional farewell to 'Stranger Things' as the series concludes, sharing insights about his character Dustin, the journey, and his future aspirations in acting and theater.
Gaten Matarazzo, who plays Dustin in 'Stranger Things,' was emotionally affected by the series finale, which he describes as the perfect ending to the show's story. He reflects on his character's journey, the emotional filming moments, and the significance of Dustin's legacy, including the 'Hellfire Lives!' slogan. Matarazzo expresses his love for the role and hints at future projects, while acknowledging that this chapter of the show has concluded.
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Gaten Matarazzo, star of "Stranger Things," shared on the "Inside of You" podcast an uncomfortable encounter with a fan who openly admitted having a crush on him since he was 13, even in front of her daughter. Matarazzo, now 21, reflected on the incident and other boundary-crossing fan interactions, acknowledging that "Stranger Things" will likely be the highlight of his career, which he is content with as long as it brings happiness and security.
Gaten Matarazzo, a star of the Netflix series Stranger Things, expressed a desire for the show to have higher stakes and more character deaths, stating that it would make the show better. He also confirmed that the upcoming season 5 will be the final season. The details of the final season are still under wraps, but it is expected to premiere in 2025.
Gaten Matarazzo, a cast member of "Stranger Things," believes that the show should have killed off more characters to raise the stakes and make it more compelling. The show's creators, the Duffer brothers, have defended their decision not to kill off main characters, stating that it would change the essence of the show. However, they did consider permanently killing off a fan-favorite character, Max, in the upcoming fifth and final season, which is currently in production.
Gaten Matarazzo, who plays Dustin in "Stranger Things," expressed his "deep fear" of losing job security after the show's fifth and final season. Matarazzo has been a lead in the show since the pilot episode and has grown up with the series. He hopes to see his character and others thrive and move on from the trauma they've endured. David Harbour, who plays Jim Hopper, recently said it's time for the show to end after almost nine years since filming the first season. The final season is expected to debut in 2024.
"Stranger Things" star Gaten Matarazzo expressed his excitement and fear about the show's upcoming fifth and final season, calling it "pretty great job security" and the "defining aspect" of his life for the past decade. He hopes to see the characters grow and move on from the trauma they've endured, but also worries about what's next for him after the show ends. No release date has been announced yet for the final season.