‘Stranger Things was a train you can’t jump off’: Gaten Matarazzo on his return to the stage

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What happened

The actor we know as Dustin was a ‘theatre kid’ from age 11.

Now he’s starring in a new staging of Rent.

He discusses why the musical is as relevant as ever – and what it’s like being a child star in the internet age Rent is a study in both joy and despair.

Key facts

  • The actor we know as Dustin was a ‘theatre kid’ from age 11.
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:00:10 UTC.

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