Finn Wolfhard took center stage during Saturday evening live‘s return to television after a brief holiday break.
The 23-year-old actor and musician made his debut as host of the show on January 17, with A$AP Rocky joining him as the evening’s musical guest.
However, what was naturally the standout moment of the last episode was when Wolfhard Stranger Things the co-stars crashed his opening monologue.
Caleb McLaughlin and Gaten Matarazzo appeared on stage to support the Netflix star’s hosting role, his first high-profile appearance since the popular series ended at the turn of the year.
After his opening remarks and a brief appearance by SNL his comrade Marcello Hernández, the He The actor presented “the new me” – a playful attempt to become a “man”, with his days as a child star long gone.
“Stranger Things It’s over and I’m not a kid anymore,” Wolfhard made the announcement, which was quickly followed by his co-stars stepping into the camera lens and declaring, “And neither are we!”
The three actors then followed up some banter by toasting Wolfhard’s debut as a host, with the former child star announcing, “And to us child stars who are now ready to make adult movies», to great laughter and applause.
Finn Wolfhard first rose to prominence after his appearance in Stranger Thingsoriginally released in 2016 and ended on December 31, 2025. While the actor quickly launched into a successful acting career with appearances in two He films, the Ghostbusters franchise, and more.
He also has a burgeoning music career, something he said he plans to focus more on after his commitment to Netflix success concludes.
