How Old Were The Stranger Things Actors In Season 1
Ever wondered how old the Stranger Things gang was when they first graced our screens? Let's dive in, '80s style!
Meet the Kids
Our fearless leader, Mike Wheeler, was played by Finn Wolfhard. When the show premiered in 2016, Finn was just 13! Can you believe it?
His bestie, Dustin Henderson, was brought to life by Gaten Matarazzo. Gaten was also 13 when we first met him, but he'll always be 300 pounds of fun!
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And who could forget Eleven, played by Millie Bobby Brown? She was just 12 when she blew us away with her incredible performance. Talk about a scene-stealer!
The Older Kids
Now, let's talk about the high school crew. Nancy Wheeler, Mike's older sister, was played by Natalia Dyer. Natalia was 19 when she started, making her the oldest kid on the block.
Her love interest, Jonathan Byers, was played by Charlie Heaton. Charlie was 22 when we first saw him brooding over his camera. Talk about a late bloomer!
Adults? More Like Kids at Heart!
Alright, alright, let's not forget the grown-ups. Joyce Byers, Jonathan's mom, was played by Winona Ryder. Winona was 44 when she started, but she's always been a teen at heart, right?
And who could miss Jim Hopper, our favorite grumpy cop? David Harbour was 41 when he started, but he sure knows how to rock a wig and a mustache!
Fun Facts!
Did you know that Finn and Gaten are actually best friends in real life? They met on set and have been inseparable ever since. Aw, squad goals!
And get this - Millie didn't even have a smartphone when she started the show! She was 12 and already a superstar, but she was still learning how to text. Talk about a normal kid!
So there you have it, folks! The Stranger Things cast was a bunch of kids (and a few older kids) when they started. But hey, they sure knew how to act their way into our hearts!