Stranger Things is one of the biggest TV phenomena of recent years. The actors of the series suddenly found themselves in everyone’s minds. The actor who plays Dustin talks in an interview about the meaning of his career and that he will probably never be as successful again.
Stranger Things is one of the greatest series of all time. This is also due to its child actors, who have become fan favorites and significantly contribute to the beloved Spielberg feeling in the series. Many of the young actors were in everyone’s minds and became truly famous through the series.
One of the biggest fan favorites is Dustin, who is played by Gaten Matarazzo. Stranger Things was his first major role, which he had at the age of 14. Aside from that, he had hardly any other significant roles. But that doesn’t seem to bother him, as he reveals in a recent interview.
Older than I am
Gaten Matarazzo spoke on the Inside of You
-podcast with Michael Rosenbaum about his still young career and how he feels about the impending end of Stranger Things. The next season is also supposed to be the last and will be released in 2025. Those who can’t wait until then should check out: 9 series like Stranger Things
At 00:33:40, Rosenbaum, who enjoyed hype himself through Smallville, asks what it’s like to rise quickly and then know that after the end of the series, the writers and creators will move straight to the next series.
Matarazzo surprisingly says that it felt refreshing not to be exposed to the big hype anymore. He knows what the series has brought him financially and for his career, but he is looking forward, as he believes careers in Hollywood are a constant up and down.
I agree to understand that Stranger Things will be the biggest thing I will ever do and probably the thing I will be remembered for, even if I continue to work.
Gaten Matarazzo about his Stranger Things hype (Source: Inside of You on YouTube)
He doesn’t see this as a big problem and says he’s cool with it as long as it provides him with security and work. Michael Rosenbaum can only respond: Listen to me, you’re older than I currently am.
When looking at the careers of the other actors, especially Finn Wolfhard or Millie Bobby Brown, both have also appeared in larger productions outside of Stranger Things with films like Ghostbusters and Godzilla. Nevertheless, both Matarazzo and the other actors are still young, and the next big hit could suddenly wait in their careers. On the other hand, there’s David Harbour, who is glad to have become successful later: “Dad” from Stranger Things talks about his relationship with the child stars
