Stranger Things Cast Reunites on SNL Stage
Finn Wolfhard experienced a surprise reunion during his Saturday Night Live appearance. His longtime co-stars Gaten Matarazzo and Caleb McLaughlin crashed the show in a hilarious moment that delighted the audience.
A Playful Declaration of Adulthood
Wolfhard used his opening monologue to mark a personal milestone. The actor joked about finally becoming an adult at twenty-three years old. He playfully referenced his role in the popular Netflix series that made him famous.
"I know many people still see me as the kid from Stranger Things," Wolfhard said during the broadcast. "But I'm twenty-three now, and I proudly announce that I am a man. Things have changed. For example, I have facial hair now."
The actor continued with humorous self-awareness about his physical transformation. "We might need to zoom in on it. Perhaps it's only one hair, but the party begins when the first guest arrives," he added with a smile.
The Unexpected Reunion
Just as Wolfhard declared his transition from child star to adult actor, his friends made their entrance. Matarazzo and McLaughlin walked onto the stage, creating an immediate wave of laughter and applause from the live audience.
"Meet the new me, the man me," Wolfhard had just stated. "Stranger Things has ended, and I'm not a child anymore."
His co-stars immediately responded with perfect timing. "And neither are we!" they exclaimed together, generating even more laughter throughout the studio.
The three actors then shared the stage comfortably. They acknowledged their shared experience as former child stars in the entertainment industry.
"We're all former child stars now," they noted collectively. "Whenever you read 'former child star' in a headline, it always means good things ahead."
Looking Beyond Acting
Wolfhard's SNL appearance followed recent comments about his career direction. The actor revealed plans to focus more on musical pursuits in the coming year.
"I definitely want to continue acting, but only for projects I truly love," Wolfhard explained recently. "Otherwise, I'll probably tour with my band next year and release another album. I have music written over the past two years that I'm eager to record."
This musical focus represents a natural expansion of his creative interests. Wolfhard balances his established acting career with new artistic ventures.
The Stranger Things Finale
The fifth and final season of Stranger Things concluded recently. Netflix released the season in three distinct parts throughout November and December.
The release schedule included:
- Volume 1 premiered on November 26
- Volume 2 arrived on December 25
- The series finale debuted on December 31
The final episode also received a theatrical premiere. With a runtime of two hours and eight minutes, it became the longest episode in the show's history.
This SNL reunion provided a delightful postscript to the series that brought these actors together. Their chemistry remains evident even as they move into new phases of their careers.
