They say that when you watch an actor grow up on a TV show and play a character for several years, you form a special affinity with them. Stranger Things, for example, had its Netflix debut six years ago. So, the kids that pushed the series forward miraculously and made it one of the best sci-fi series on Netflix are no longer children.
Now, as we are inching towards the finale of our favorite show, don’t you want to know where your beloved actors are now? Let’s Finds out
1. Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven
The fearless heroine, Eleven, played by Millie Bobby Brown, never failed to stun us with her last-minute heroic entries and never-give-up attitude in Stranger Things. Millie Bobby Brown was 12 years old when she first appeared in Stranger Things season 1. Now, she’s 21 years old in 2025.
In 2019, the actress collaborated with the Beach House Group to develop Florence by Mills, her own skincare and beauty line. A year later, she acquired a majority stake in the parent firm. Millie Bobby Brown married Jake Bongiovi in May 2024, in a private wedding. Later, the pair celebrated a second, much larger wedding party in Italy in October 2024.
2. joe Keery as Steve Harrington
Steve Harrington, played by Joe Keery, enters the game as a boy who is very popular with girls. He first gave out an angry impression, but as the movie progresses, we watch him transform. He becomes someone who stands behind his friends, regardless of the scenario.
Joe Keery, like Finn Wolfhard, is both a musician and an actor. Steve’s role in Stranger Things helped him build a large fan base. Following Stranger Things, he landed roles in Free Guy, Cold Storage, and the fifth season of Fargo. Following his departure from the rock band Post Animal, Keery released two solo studio albums, Twenty Twenty and Decide, in 2019 and 2022, respectively.
3. Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler
In Stranger Things, Finn Wolfhard portrays Mike Wheeler, the Hawkins gang’s leader. When Eleven left the lab and was looking for a place to hide, he provided her protection.
Mike, also known as Wolfhard, made his acting debut in 2012 with a music video. The teenage actor made his television debut in 2014 with the post-apocalyptic drama series The 100. Since then, he has appeared in numerous television episodes and films, including It 1 and 2, Stranger Things, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, and others. In 2020, he also made the short film Night Shifts and later became the lead singer and guitarist for the rock band The Aubreys. Finn Wolfhard is currently busy promoting his latest directorial effort, Hell of a Summer, in which he also plays a key role.
4. Natalia Dyer as Nancy Wheeler
Natalie Dyer plays Nancy Wheeler in Stranger Things. She is Mike Wheeler’s elder sister, who previously dated Steve Harrington. However, after discovering a few facts about their connection, she ends things with him. Later, once her friend Barb goes missing, she teams up with Jonathan to assist him uncover the riddle of Hawkins’ disappearances.
Natalia Dyer rose to prominence after making her film debut as Clarissa Granger in Hannah Montana: The Movie. Like many of the characters on this list, her turn in Stranger Things was her breakout performance. She has been dating Charlie Heaton, the actor who plays Jonathan Byers, since 2016.
5. Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair
Lucas is a member of the Hawkins gang and the one who always listens to his instincts, especially when it comes to his friends: Will, Mike, and Dustin.
Caleb McLaughlin began his television journey with minor roles in projects like Noah Dreams of Origami Fortunes, Unforgettable, and more. Since his appearance in Stranger Things, significant projects have come his way. These include High Flying Bird, Final Space, and more. Apart from acting, he has also lent his voice to several animated characters, including Simba in The Lion King (the Broadway musical).
6. Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson
Unlike the other members of the Hellfire Club, Dustin isn’t charismatic, but he is the most intellectual kid in the group. No matter how dark it gets, Dustin never fails to save the day with his resources.
Gaten Matarazzo began his career as a theatre artist, and Stranger Things marked a turning point in his life. Gaten recently performed as a voice actor in LEGO Star Wars: Rebuilding the Galaxy. Aside from acting, the American actor is a fundraiser for an organization that aids individuals suffering from the hereditary disorder Cleidocranial Dysplasia (CCD), which he also has.
7. Noah Schnapp as Will Byers
It all begins with Will Byers’ disappearance following a battle with an unearthly entity one night. After putting in all their efforts, his mother and friends discover Will with the assistance of Jim Hopper.
Noah Schnapp is a 20-year-old American actor best known for his role as Will Byers in Stranger Things. His acting preparation began in school, where his parents pushed him to engage in plays. Later, Charlie began his professional acting career in 2015 with the animated feature The Peanuts Movie. Since then, he has appeared in a number of live-action projects and voiced various animated characters in video games and films.
8. Sadie Sink as Max Mayfield
Max Mayfield joins the Stranger Things cast for Season 2. She ends up becoming close friends with Mike Wheeler and the gang. Later, she develops a love relationship with Lucas; nevertheless, it has been on and off.
Sadie Sink began her acting career when she was seven years old. Like Gaten Matarazzo, she also began it all with theatrical performances.
Talking about her upcoming projects, some reports suggest that Sadie has been taken on board for Spider-Man 4; nothing about her portrayal in the film has been revealed yet.
9. Charlie Heaton as Jonathan Byers
Will’s elder brother, Jonathan Byers, begins to blame himself for not being at home on the day his younger brother inexplicably disappeared. At first, Jonathan is bullied by Steve, and when the latter damages the former’s camera, Nancy steps in to help. After that, she befriends Jonathan, and the two eventually start dating.
10. Maya Hawke as Robin Buckley
Robin Buckley became a crucial character in Stranger Things after appearing in Season 3. She becomes Steve’s best friend after working with him at the ice cream parlor.
he gained recognition after her role in Stranger Things. Since then, Maya has only climbed up the ladder and worked on projects like Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, Fear Street Part One: 1994, and Wildcat.
Her latest project is Inside Out 2, where she voiced Anxiety. Apart from being an actor, Maya is also a singer and a songwriter. Her latest album, Chaos Angel, with a Metacritic rating of 81, was received well by the audience and critics alike.
So, this is everything about Stranger Things cast now, and we will wait for season 5 to see these characters appear on our screen.