Stranger Things is a television series on Netflix that has taken the world by storm. First premiering in 2016, its four seasons have kept audiences on the edge of their seats thanks to its dark twists and turns and the lengthy breaks between each season. The characters are relatable and go through real life problems as they battle the mysterious creatures from the upside down.
The cast has grown over the years, both in age and in size. Now, in season four, there are several characters that are part of the story. While these stars are incredibly talented in their acting careers, many of them have hidden talents. Actors like Joe Keery and Gaten Matarazzo have musical backgrounds, and they are joined by many others. From Broadway to bands, these Stranger Things stars came to set with experience in the music industry.
8 Gaten Matarazzo Is A 3-Time Broadway Star
Gaten Matarazzo, who plays Dustin Henderson in Stranger Things, has come a long way since the start of his career. He began on Broadway, playing an understudy in the show Priscilla, Queen of the Desert in 2011. From there, his first big break was in the renown musical Les Misérables, in which he acted and sang as Gavroche. He is now performing in the musical Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway.
7 Sadie Sink Played Young Annie On The Big Stage
Sadie Sink has been cast in many roles, including the loveable redhead Annie. Although she is likely best known for her character Max Mayfield on the show, Sink came to set with lots of theater experience. She began in regional theater before being cast as Annie in the Broadway show of the same name back in 2012.
6 Caleb McLaughlin Was Cast On Broadway As Child Simba
Prior to joining the Stranger Things team, Caleb McLaughlin and Sadie Sink had already met. While Sink was in Annie, McLaughlin had been hired to play Young Simba in the Broadway musical The Lion King. He acted and sang in the show from 2012 through 2014 before moving on to an Off-Broadway production and eventually stuck to movies and television, recently reprising his role as Lucas Sinclair in season 4 of the show. He still holds a passion for music and releases his own songs while he acts.
5 Gabriella Pizzolo, Who Plays Suzie, Is Also A Broadway-Baby
Gabriella Pizzolo, who was hired to play Suzie, Dustin’s super smart and smokin’ girlfriend, started her career in the theater world. Her first role was as the titular character in Matilda the Musical, in which she performed from 2013-2014. She spent the next three years in three different productions: Fun Home, Sunday in the Park with George, and Because of Winn Dixie, respectively.
4 Finn Wolfhard Has Been In A Music Group Since 2017
Many actors have been in bands, and Finn Wolfhard is no exception. When not acting as Mike Wheeler in Stranger Things, he’s making music. In 2017, he helped found the band Calpurnia, in which he played guitar and took lead vocals. After leaving the group two years later, he and his friend started the music group The Aubreys, an alternative indie rock band.
3 Joe Keery Was In Post Animal Prior To Joining Stranger Things
In 2014, the rock band Post Animal officially formed. Joe Keery, who is known on the show as Steve Harrington, was a member of the group from 2014-2019. Before parting ways due to his acting career, he sang and played guitar with his band mates, touring around the United States for shows.
2 Maya Hawke Started Releasing Music 3 Years Ago
Maya Hawke is known for many things. From her accomplished parents (Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke) to her relatable role as Robin on Stranger Things to her blossoming music career, she has been keeping busy. She released her first two songs in 2019, “To Love a Boy” and “Stay Open.” Since then, she has continued working on singles and has an album coming out in September.
1 Jamie Campbell Bower Has Been In The Music Industry Since 2015
Jamie Campbell Bower has a pretty familiar face. Before Stranger Things, he was in the Twilight series, Sweeney Todd, and The Mortal Instruments. He was also in a band called Counterfeit for five years as a vocalist and guitar player. Earlier this year, Jamie decided to continue pursuing music and began a solo career, already releasing four singles by the end of this month.
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