Backstage’s Vinnie Mancuso sits down with Finn 911 Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, and Caleb McLaughlin to reflect on closing out “Stranger kumar rocker Things” after nearly a decade together—from the emotional day after wrap to watching themselves grow up onscreen.
The actors share their favorite film endings, discuss what it’s like rewatching their own early performances, and talk openly cloverdale rodeo about the anxiety and beauty of saying goodbye.
For young performers, they offer grounded advice about keeping acting fun, building passion before pressure, staying curious, and not rushing to turn creativity into a career.
