The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert 'Stranger Things' Star Finn Wolfhard
Apr 26, 2025
Finn Wolfhard, the talented actor, director, and musician, shares insights into his directorial debut, 'Hell of a Summer,' while navigating the exhilarating close of 'Stranger Things.' He talks about the challenges of directing himself and balancing acting roles, particularly in a comedic slasher film setting. With humor, he reflects on summer camp experiences that inspired his storytelling, alongside nostalgic memories from filming both 'Stranger Things' and his future music projects.
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Directing While Acting Anecdote
- Finn directed himself in his debut film Hell of a Summer, playing a moron which made giving acting notes easier.
- He found it hard to balance acting as a moron and directing, wishing he cast himself as a smart control freak instead.
Film as Summer Camp Wish
- Finn missed summer camp and wrote Hell of a Summer as wish fulfillment.
- The film allowed him to reclaim an experience he never had as a kid.
Acting With Puppets
- Finn acted alongside puppets in The Legend of Ochi.
- He appreciated acting with a living creature instead of imagined tennis balls as placeholders for effects.