Finn Wolfhard and Stranger Things Cast: Grown-Up Updates
The “Stranger Things” Cast Reaches Legal Drinking Age
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The principal cast of Netflix’s stranger Things have all turned 21 years old as of 2024, marking a milestone for the actors who rose to fame as children. Despite reaching the legal drinking age, several cast members have publicly stated they have no interest in alcohol.
Finn Wolfhard‘s Proclamation and Cast Milestones
Finn Wolfhard, who plays Mike Wheeler, publicly acknowledged the cast’s collective turning 21 in December 2023. He posted on social media, stating he and his co-stars were “all 21 now,” and jokingly added they still don’t have a taste for alcohol. this announcement highlighted the transition of the young actors into adulthood.
The cast members’ 21st birthdays fall within a relatively short timeframe:
- Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven): February 19,2004
- Finn Wolfhard (Mike Wheeler): December 23,2002
- Gaten Matarazzo (dustin Henderson): September 2,2002
- Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas Sinclair): October 13,2002
- Noah Schnapp (Will Byers): October 3,2004
- Sadie Sink (Max Mayfield): April 16,2002
source: Rolling Stone, December 21, 2023.
Cast Members’ Views on Alcohol
Several members of the Stranger Things cast have openly discussed their disinterest in alcohol. Wolfhard’s statement suggests this sentiment is shared among multiple cast members. Millie Bobby Brown has previously stated she doesn’t drink, and Noah Schnapp has also indicated a lack of interest in alcohol.
In a 2022 interview with W Magazine, Brown stated, “I’ve never gotten into drinking. I’m just not a drinker.” W Magazine, November 2022.
The Impact of Childhood Fame
The Stranger Things cast experienced a unique upbringing, achieving international fame at a young age. This early exposure to the spotlight and the pressures of the entertainment industry may contribute to their cautious approach to adulthood and lifestyle choices, including abstaining from alcohol.The actors have navigated adolescence largely in the public eye, which has shaped their perspectives and priorities.