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Stranger Things Cast Outgrows Characters
28 Nov
Summary
- Actors are now several years older than their Stranger Things characters.
- Millie Bobby Brown is 21, while Eleven is 17 in Season 5.
- Joe Keery, playing 20-year-old Steve, is 33.
The beloved "Stranger Things" cast has noticeably outgrown their on-screen characters, a phenomenon becoming increasingly evident as the show heads into its fifth and final season. This age gap highlights the nearly decade-long journey of the series since its initial release on Netflix, showcasing the natural maturation of its young stars.
Key cast members like Millie Bobby Brown, who plays the 17-year-old Eleven, are now 21. Finn Wolfhard, as Mike Wheeler, is also 17 in the show but is 22 in real life, turning 23 soon. Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin Henderson) and Sadie Sink (Max Mayfield) are 23 and 23 respectively, both playing 17-year-olds.
Older characters also exhibit significant age differences. Joe Keery, who portrays the 20-year-old Steve Harrington, is 33. Natalia Dyer (Nancy Wheeler) is 30, playing a 19-year-old, and Charlie Heaton (Jonathan Byers) is 31, also playing a 20-year-old character. Maya Hawke, as Robin Buckley, is 27 while her character is 19.
