Stranger Things shows that telekinetic powers are nothing compared to steadfast friendship. The show collects iconic duos like Vecna collects children, from Steve Harrington and Dustin Henderson’s protective camaraderie to Eleven and Max Mayfield’s tender solidarity, the series thrives on bonds. Now one of them have confessed they wish their teamwork never ceases, ensuring a 'Never Ending Story'.

Joe Keery and Gaten Matarazzo, the actors behind Stranger Things’ Steve Harrington and Dustin Henderson, revealed in a November interview with Radio 1’s All Day Breakfast with Greg James that they are determined to keep working together. The duo expressed that collaborating is far too enjoyable to stop, hinting at future playful projects and creative antics.

"They have not seen the last of us, I feel like it is too fun to work together… we gotta do some classic play, you and me, together," said Joe Keery, emphasizing the genuine excitement behind their partnership.

Gaten Matarazzo immediately agreed, signaling that the duo’s bond extends beyond Stranger Things into theatrical ambitions.

"Do the whole ego move of doing the whole switching parts every night," added Gaten Matarazzo at the BBC Radio 1 interview, suggesting they would revel in theatrical experiments and unconventional performances. The playful idea demonstrates exactly why the two are a celebrated duo.

Greg James did not miss out on the fun and added that he should try out a few William Shakesphere plays. Matarazzo was all in, but Keery responded with a humorously pensive look, as if Shakespeare himself had just posed a riddle.

That they would consider dramatic theater together only confirms that Matarazzo and Keery are partners in crime both on and off camera.

Joe Keery and Gaten Matarazzo's friendship beyond Stranger Things

Joe Keery and Gaten Matarazzo formed a friendship that defies the ordinary, sprouting on the set of Stranger Things and flourishing into something that feels both protective and mischievously brotherly, much like the characters they portray.

This connection is rooted in mutual respect and admiration. Matarazzo once called Joe Keery the MVP of any room in an interview with Variety. Meanwhile, in an episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Joe Keery confessed that Matarazzo had a big hand at Steve's conversion from a typical high school jock to the mama bear of the group

The depth of their connection was espcially glaringly evident in the Stranger Things documentary, One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5. Matarazzo’s presence on Keery’s last filming day made their chosen-brotherhood impossible to ignore, a heartfelt reminder of their off-screen closeness.

Do you want to see Joe Keery and Gaten Matarazzo in a Shakesphere play anytime soon? Let us know in the comments!

Written by

Iffat Siddiqui

Edited by

Aliza Siddiqui