Finn Wolfhard Talks Growing Up on Screen in 'SNL' Monologue, 'Stranger Things' Co-Stars Gaten Matarazzo & Caleb McLaughlin Make Surprise Appearance (Video)
Finn Wolfhard tackled growing up while being on Stranger Things during his Saturday Night Live!
The 23-year-old actor and musician is serving as host for the sketch show’s first episode of the new year, and he was joined by his co-stars Gaten Matarazzo and Caleb McLaughlin, who made surprise appearances.
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“I know a lot of people still see me as the kid from Stranger Things, right? But I’m 23 now, and I’m proud to officially announce that I am a man,” Finn said. “Oh yeah, that’s right. Things are different now. Like, for example, I have facial hair. Can we zoom in on it? It might only be one hair, but the party starts when the first guest arrives.”
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“Meet the new me, the man me. Stranger Things is over, and I’m not a kid anymore,” he added, followed by Gaten and Caleb joining him, saying, “And neither are we!”
Watch the full monologue above!
Caleb and Gaten also joined Finn in a Stranger Things-themed pre-recorded skit.
If you missed it, find out who else is set to host SNL this month!