Stranger Things star Joe Keery shared his complex emotions about the upcoming end of the hit Netflix series during a recent interview with Women’s Wear Daily. Keery, who plays the character Steve Harrington, stated that while it feels like the right time for the show to end, it won’t be easy for him to say goodbye.
Since his debut as Steve Harrington in 2016, Keery’s character has undergone a significant transformation. Initially portrayed as the bad boy of Hawkins High School, Steve eventually becomes an unexpected ally to the main squad as they battle the terrifying Upside Down. Keery expressed his gratitude for the show, mentioning, “I owe my whole career to being on that show and all the opportunities that I had since are because of that show.” However, he also shared his conflicting emotions, describing a mix of relief and sadness.
The fifth and final season of Stranger Things is currently delayed due to ongoing strikes by actors and writers. Despite this setback, once filming resumes, Keery intends to savor every moment of the show’s conclusion. He expressed his goal of cherishing the experience and not taking any of it for granted. Keery emphasized that the journey has been amazing, thanks to the incredible people involved, and he hopes to hold onto the joy they experienced while making the show. He acknowledged that everything has a beginning, middle, and end, and he’s looking forward to the end of Stranger Things as well.
Keery isn’t the only cast member ready to move on from the show. Millie Bobby Brown, who portrays Eleven, has also expressed her readiness to say goodbye to her character. In an interview with Seventeen magazine earlier this year, Brown revealed her excitement for new chapters in her career where she can create stories that are important to her and focus on the bigger picture.
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David Harbour, known for his role as Jim Hopper, has also expressed his belief that it’s time for the cast to move on and explore different projects. Harbour stated, “It is time for us to leave that nest and try other things and different projects. And to let the Duffer brothers try different things as well.”
Gaten Matarazzo, who plays Dustin Henderson, shared his mixed feelings about the show’s ending during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He confessed that while there is a “deep fear” of the show concluding, he’s also excited to see how the characters will develop one last time and how their journeys will come to an end.
As fans eagerly await the release of the final season of Stranger Things, it’s clear that the cast members have a range of emotions about the show’s conclusion. From gratitude and relief to sadness and excitement, they are ready to embrace new opportunities while appreciating the incredible experience that Stranger Things has been.
