Kids have matured: what the actors of the series “Stranger Things” look like now

“Stranger Things” is one of the most popular TV series. It created a buzz with its combination of gripping storylines, nostalgic references to the 80s and a great soundtrack. On May 27, 2022, the long-awaited season 4 was released, which fans called the best of the previous ones. It has been announced that there will be a fifth and final season of the hit sci-fi show in 2023.

The first episode of the series was released in 2016 and the fans were delighted with each character of the series. Six years have passed since then, the guys have grown up, matured and changed outwardly. Let’s see what were and how the actors of the series “Stranger Things” look like now.

Millie Bobby Brown

Age then: 12 years old
Age now: 18 years old

Playing the role of Eleven, a girl with powerful psychic powers, earned young Millie Bobby Brown two Emmy Award nominations. The young actress became the face of several advertising campaigns for famous fashion brands and launched her own line of cosmetics. She quickly became a fashion icon, the youngest UN Goodwill Ambassador, the youngest person to be featured on the TIME 100 list. The actress, who looked like a child in season 1, has now turned into a beautiful adult girl.

Gaten Matarazzo

Age then: 13 years old
Age now: 19 years old

The hero of Gaten Matarazzo – Dustin Henderson – is a fan of science who loves experiments. In one of the episodes, the guy even tried to tame the demogorgon. In real life, the actor suffers from cleidocranial dysplasia, which is why in the series his character has the same disease. Although he started his career on Broadway, it was the role in Stranger Things that was his big break.

Finn Wolfhard

Age then: 13 years old
Age now: 19 years old

After playing the role of Mike Wheeler in Stranger Things, Finn continues to act in fantasy and mystical films: It (2017), It 2 ​​(2019), Ghostbusters: Descendants (2021) and others. In addition to acting, Finn was also the lead vocalist and guitarist in the band Calpurnia, and is now a member of The Aubreys. With age, Finn’s childhood swelling of the cheeks disappeared and his face acquired angular features.

Caleb McLaughlin

Age then: 15 years old
Age now: 20 years old

Caleb McLaughlin in the series played the role of Lucas Sinclair, the oldest of all in the boy gang. He began his acting career on Broadway, and has since appeared in films such as Blue Bloods, High Flying Bird, and Urban Cowboy. A singer and dancer, McLaughlin played Simba on the Broadway show The Lion King from 2012 to 2014.

Noah Schnapp

Age then: 12 years old
Age now: 17 years old

Noah Schnapp plays Will Byers, whose kidnapping in the first season kicked off the series. Now the 18-year-old actor continues his acting career and plans to enter the University of Pennsylvania.

Sadie Sink

Age then: 14 years old
Age now: 20 years old

Actress Sadie Sink with luxurious copper hair joined the cast in the second season of the series. Her character Max is very energetic and “peppered”. In the story, she is sympathetic to Caleb McLaughlin’s character, Lucas. Sadie Sink is best known for her role as Suzanne Ballard in The Odyssey (2015) and The Glass Castle (2017). The young actress has worked with stars such as Helen Mirren and Naomi Watts. At the age of 15, Sadie took part in Paris Fashion Week. She has modeled for Kate Spade, Chopard, Chanel and Givenchy Beauty and is a brand ambassador for Miu Miu.