6 Stranger Things Stars With Struggles Beyond the Show
From Noah Schnapp to Natalia Dyer, six stars of Stranger Things have faced difficulties finding success outside Hawkins’ supernatural world.
Reflecting on the Beginning with Noah Schnapp
The fifth and final season of Stranger Things opens with a flashback featuring a de-aged Will Byers. Noah Schnapp shared his thoughts with SFX magazine about this moment:
He explained how he coached the young actor to replicate his “physicality” and breathing, while the VFX team spent months “working with 11-year-old me.”
This nostalgic scene completes the emotional arc of Will’s journey. Schnapp also expressed his readiness to say goodbye as the season premieres in three parts: November 26, December 25, and December 31.
Gaten Matarazzo’s Career Journey
Gaten Matarazzo, beloved as Dustin Henderson, gained instant fan favorite status. His humor and heartfelt performance made him a key part of the Hawkins group. However, beyond the show’s neon glow, his career has slowed down.
Before Stranger Things, Matarazzo was known for his Broadway roles as Gavroche in Les Misérables and Benjamin in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. His theater background gave him confidence that transferred well to the screen.
Summary
Several Stranger Things actors, despite their fame on the show, have encountered challenges in sustaining successful careers outside the series’ extraordinary setting.
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