Finn Wolfhard says he felt 'really lost' when 'Stranger Things' ended
Los Angeles, July 6
Hollywood actor Finn Wolfhard, who is known for his work in the fan-favourite streaming series 'Stranger Things', has shared that he felt "really lost" when the show ended.
The 23-year-old actor, who became a household name playing Mike Wheeler in the Netflix saga, initially struggled after he finished filming the programme but he now feels liberated after finding comfort in the fact he'll always have the relationships he built with the cast and crew on the show, reports 'Female First UK'.
Asked if he feels liberated now, he told The Guardian newspaper, "Yeah. At first I felt really lost, because that's your life for so long and so many of the crew and cast were so integral to the person that you are and to your identity".
He further mentioned, "You almost have a kind of withdrawal for a little while. Then you realise all those relationships, all those friendships, they're around forever".
As per 'Female First UK', while everyone was aware the show would end after its fifth season, it took some time during filming for that to sink in.
Finn said, "Every year it was like, OK, I know I'm going to be in Atlanta filming this thing with the same people for the next however long. It was like my school in a really odd way. Everyone was having a great time, hanging out. All the cast lived in the same neighbourhood. We would go to each other's houses all the time".
He shared, "The vibe (during the last season) was almost like, 'Oh, we'll back next year', but once we got about halfway through, everyone started to realise like, 'Oh. This is it'. And then everyone just really valued the time we all had together for that last half".
And the Canadian actor thinks 'Stranger Things' ended at the right time. He said, "It was pretty depressing for everyone when it ended ... but it feels absolutely right that we've ended at the time that we did".
The actor is currently focused on his music career and he is enjoying the freedom that brings.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Feeling lost after a big chapter ends is so real, whether it's a show or a job. The fact that he's channeling that into music now is cool. But honestly, I hope he takes a break and just enjoys being 23 without the pressure of always performing.
'Stranger Things' was a phenomenon, but it ran its course. Ending at the right time is better than dragging it out like some other shows *cough* The Walking Dead *cough*. Happy for Finn, he's a talented guy. Music career? Let's see how that goes. 🤞
I think it's lovely that he values the relationships he built. In India, we always say 'people come and go, but memories stay forever'. It's sweet that the cast lived in the same neighbourhood and hung out – that's something we can all relate to in our own friend circles. 💛
It's interesting to see such honest reflections from a young actor. Many western stars leave childhood shows and go off the rails. Glad he's got a healthy perspective and a plan with music. All the best to him.
As a fan from India, I loved the show and how Mike's character grew. But honestly, it's also a reminder that these actors are just human beings like us. 'Withdrawal' from a set that was basically your school makes complete sense. Hope he finds his next big thing soon.
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