Finn Wolfhard's Stranger Things Spin-Off Idea Shocked the Duffer Brothers | The Tonight Show

Finn Wolfhard talks about co-writing and directing his first movie, Hell of a Summer, the final season of Strangers Things and working with Jesse Eisenberg and Julianne Moore in When You Finish Saving the World.
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[@lxnora]

hes literally so successful its crazy. actor, model, director, singer, cant wait to see what happens in the future for him! hes an amazing person fr

[@Buttercup1628f]

Who waiting tho

[@past_o_rama]

And without working for Disney first

[@lani.elle.]

hey hehe

[@Rs0027svnmag]

You have said it

[@d1stopian]

hollywood prolly touched him as a kid

[@nitujha8801]

i still can't get over finn's "can you host?" to jimmy years ago 🤣

[@sarahschouveller1993]

Can you read? CAN YOU HOST?! 🤣🤣🤣

[@zaniahsims]

SAME😂 that’s all i think about every time he goes on here

[@mercy6549]

LITERALLY 🤣

[@Dittoks12]

😂

[@urfavjul1e]

FR LMAOO

[@Lovely_Luna]

i love how Jimmy is constantly trying to boost Finn's confidence 😊

[@Bandey747]

Asthaghfirullah

[@zeni.mallow]

@@Bandey747 agreed

[@Jujuky6]

@Bree Yiol 🙄

[@markzucc5265]

@Bree Yiol im going to hell.

[@asparagusmelontoast]

He wants to pass the curse to someone, best to trick a young kid into the chair so Jimmy can be free

[@kathleenreynolds7113]

Finn looks like a kid from a Tim burton film . He seems humble and naturally talented . He’s always been adorable

[@Elric54]

Started in a horror flick just like Johnny Dep, moving on to quirky leading man roles. Musician on the side, some directing. A lot of similarities. Expecting some great movies from the whole cast!

[@candied_crabb]

@@Elric54 not to mention the awful ex who deserves to go to hell

[@lisaistryingtolive]

​@@candied_crabb there's no need to mention her when we're talking about his career

[@alexquinonez8443]

Looks like edward scissorhands

[@kayleelaa]

I love how good of an interviewer Jimmy is. He talks to others about their personal projects and work rather than rumors he finds online.

[@lilmilontiktok]

What💀

[@Antwannnn]

He does both

[@Comedy_Yard13]

Off topic: he did a bad interview with natalie dyer though,he wouldn't let her speak

[@tukon4062]

Fallon is one of the worse interviewers out there. He's probably a good show host, but definitely not a good interviewer. His style of speaking, more like mumbling, doesn't help. He also doesn't come off as authentic while talking to his guests. Always using hyperbole, laughs and then stops abruptly, and too animated for my liking. I really miss intelligent and genuinely funny interviewers and hosts like Dick Cavett and Johnny Carson.

[@occiferkodi]

Not to mention effortlessly throwing in surprise jokes. When he just said, in the middle of the most normal casually flowing convo, “So, you’re better than the Duffer brothers.” I literally spit out some milk and Cinnamon Toast Crunch laughing hysterically

[@hello0kittyyy97]

I'm so happy to see Finn again in an interview and even better with Jimmy, it shows that he has confidence with him, and there is no discomfort, how cute Finn is, I hope it's January 20 to see Ziggy 💜

[@whosjenna]

NONONO CRAP CRAP CRAP I FORGOT WHICH KOVIE ZIGGY IS HELP

[@hello0kittyyy97]

@@whosjenna What? Sorry, speak spanish,My English not is god

[@fynnstonem]

It comes out Jan 20th

[@hello0kittyyy97]

@@fynnstonem Ohh, You're right, I didn't realize that, thanks.

[@sinematographynaction]

# $HE knows what she did. 👙

[@hello0kittyyy97]

I love Finn, his expressions, his way of being, his personality, his humility is the best there is ,is perf

[@sherlocked1496]

His hair is the same as the psychopath from No Country for Old Men 😂😂

[@stronghold8266]

Get a life

[@emoBoysAreHot1123]

Frr I love him so much

[@sickleflow]

he's clever yet modest at the same time. on top of that he's funny and gives off genuine positive vibes and the way he's always passionate about his work makes it really easy for people to root for him.

[@naturalbby1722]

@@sickleflowperfect way to describe him. He seems so friendly and easy to talk to

[@lxnora]

his suit slays so hard. finn you’re amazing. literally bouncing off the walls waiting for “hell of a summer” and “when you finish saving the world”

[@articmonkeyc]

same !!

[@spl_0]

Just like how Vecna slayed max

[@IronPsyde]

He looks like he is wearing a bath robe!

[@xmarine73]

They call that a suit. A bit oversized but it's a suit and, yes, they typically slay.

[@adrianafetzer]

THE SUIT IS SUCH A SLAY FASHION ICON

[@lucy4rq]

“The Duffer brothers have never acted in their own stuff..And that’s why I’m better than them. ABSOLUTELY SLAYED

[@raesxvoid_]

timing?

[@lucy4rq]

@@raesxvoid_ 1:05

[@megc4723]

Finn is literally so down to earth hes so real and ive been waiting for his movie im so excited ♥♥

[@Arcadia951]

shut up cornball

[@megc4723]

@@Arcadia951 thats a interesting choice of words 💀

[@lxnora]

i cant wait for hell of a summer and when you finish saving the world :)

[@finneralsofficial]

best person fr

[@megc4723]

@@finneralsofficial he's literally so chill and is in film industry which is my fav two things

[@gm.8805]

he directed his first movie? and he’s only 20? he’s definitely going a long way.

[@sickleflow]

with a name like finn wolfhard there's just no other way

[@anuhyasayya]

The way Finn just randomly gave the idea of a spin-off is so amazing I can’t wait for the next season

[@stronghold8266]

Shut up

[@sickleflow]

he's also the one who gave the idea to the creators to consider eduardo for the role of argyle when he was originally auditioning for eddie. he had done this before when he suggested bill hader to play his older character in the sequel of IT. it's like he always vibes so well with every director he works with that he's able to the have the exact same vision as them.

[@09rdl]

can we please have them all together again for s5 on tonight's show?? i miss them in one room

[@moreadventure3627]

Band reunion

[@jmbbbbbbb2013]

EXACTLY!!! That was the magic of the show-I miss it!

[@andreatapia6183]

The way Finn knew what the spin off was going to be about is 😄 amazing, it speaks to what a great writer, creator, actor and director he is. And the funny part is how The Duffers brothers got really shocked and scared.

[@zingclassy6457]

Do we know what the spinoff is going to be? Is it even confirmed or is it just an idea floating around?

[@fayewebsterism]

@@zingclassy6457 the duffers have confirmed they're making a spin-off but given no details yet except that finn is the only one who knows what it's gonna be about.

[@kenardszsp]

@@fayewebsterism There's some concept ideas we got tho

[@TheStupidCentral]

@@fayewebsterism Finn just said in this what it is.

[@fayewebsterism]

@@TheStupidCentral did you mean the "20 years later" thing? That was just a what-if of discussion they had on set about a spin-off concept, during which he said "but wouldn't it be cool if ____ "

[@emilyhatesreading]

i love how finn is so calm but also very funny and cool at the same time!!

[@anandamaya6949]

I feel like Finn and Jimmy are so comfortable with each other, and Finn just drops in, so often),like to chat with a friend

[@anandamaya6949]

"I've always wanted to make films since I was little, now I'm a little less little)) " he practically grew up in front of our eyes)), I remember when he first appeared on Jimmy's show, with St cast., tiny and funny 🙂

[@04maria]

he looks like he could be a tim burton character

[@vondutchesss786]

Fr

[@Mariayazden0034]

He should have been on Wednesday

[@sherlocked1496]

He looks like Anton Chigurh

[@Martel4]

I love seeing how well he is doing navigating stardom and finding his identity. He seems like a dope kid and I feel for him having to grow up in the spotlight. His face is starting to mature a lot and he's becoming more handsome now that he's becoming a man. Proud of him as a big fan of ST.

[@Rs0027svnmag]

Ahuevo!😁🔥

[@imaxischerhangus3578]

Hahahha what?

[@muhammadniyaz4039]

I love watching finn in interviews. Even though he's not as talkative as some guests he talks well and definitely has a talent for comedy. Not surprised he's directed a movie now. Cant wait to see it.

[@Nancy-sf2pl]

Doing directing/filmmaking was such a smart career move for him. He just has the vibe of a director 😂 can’t wait to watch the movie

[@zaniahsims]

no literally

[@jenafittness9029]

I love how finn tells his stories he like reanacts it and explains it well he does it in previous interviews aswell 😊

[@jonahvick2]

He handles his anxiety so well, I love him❤

[@etfrancis5886]

Finn is so talented I'm super proud of this kid

[@ericstorm6582]

Whoever was Finn's hairstylist really just gave him Mike's haircut from Season 1

[@beekid5167]

As they should haha

[@nkt.11]

And it looks great

[@dd1s0n]

LITERALLY BROOOO

[@102rae]

i love how he’s so cool w stuff and he genuinely just seems really sweet

[@beekid5167]

He seems like such a chill guy, wishing him nothing but the best

[@nowheremar]

Finn is exactly the best..he is so talented,confident,the greatest artist and he knows the best ways to talk..he is yeahhh really amazing

[@rafaelpaun1907]

Loved this kid in IT. Very happy for him and can’t see what the future has for him.

[@amandavincent262]

He is PERFECTION in beauty, but seriously though, he's such a talented guy and creative, he really tries to explore everything he's interested in with media and hobbies, and I think he does a really good job of mixing it up and keeping it interesting, SO TALENTED, congratulations on the new movie, Finn! Big fan.

[@laurensomerdak]

i love how he sounds and looks a lot more comfortable than he was a few years ago. i’m so proud of him

[@andiewolf1540]

Finn is turning into such a handsome and successful young man. Can’t wait to see his accomplishments come to life. He’s going to be huge-which is saying something, because he already has such an enormous presence.

[@3lement2010]

I think out of all the Stranger Things kids he has the most potential to become even more well known just due to his talents.

[@bigpayso247]

By far and for some reason I can see Caleb landing something big.

[@cray9925]

Milly Bobby Brown- “Hold my Beer”

[@3lement2010]

@@cray9925 She's okay. Her range is limited.

[@jaydenrodriguez8375]

Gaten as well

[@ooOxeniaOoo]

Sadie is already bigger than him..

[@emoBoysAreHot1123]

Finn is literally the most talented most perfect guy ever I love him so much, and the fact that strager things in ending literally makes me cry😭

[@naturalbby1722]

I just love when Jimmy interviews Finn they just seem to really get along and the conversation flows naturally! Jimmy is the cool uncle we all need and Finn’s dry humour, wittiness and sarcasm is just everything, he’s just so cool and it’s amazing how we’ve basically grown up with him-he’s come a long way from “can you host” 😂love their relationship

[@candypants5099]

Hope to see Caleb on the show soon enough as well!! He hasn't done an individual interview since S4 came out...

[@slytherin4life974]

He’s so adorable and beautiful he’s my comfort guy 🥺😭💚

[@weasley2o13]

He's getting more and more beautiful every year. I'm writing a film and I see him as one of the main characters and I have to say having a shot of him in front of me when I write really brings out fascinating things from the character, things I would never have written if it wasn't for him. And the purity of that process just moves me to tears.

[@fayewebsterism]

That sounds amazing ngl. I've always thought he'd make a great film character. He's got such a distinct way about him and a persistent creative drive which I find fascinating.

[@kathyhill2779]

Awesome interview! Finn's awkward stage is over! What a class act!

[@mckennareed9139]

backhanded compliment

[@kathyhill2779]

@@mckennareed9139 No, a total compliment!

[@slayer6493]

Jimmy is the one interviewer I know to be actually professional.Does not ask too many personal questions and does not make the guest feel uncomfortable.

[@milciadesrossi4864]

Agree but Natalia Dyer not confortable in the show

[@chuck2515]

@@milciadesrossi4864 its bc of Megan tho

[@milciadesrossi4864]

@@chuck2515 yep because her talk so much

[@Jah_LEASE_yah]

I can't wait to learn what the spin off idea is. For me I think it should be either a side story of Eight's life was, (I know people will hate that idea, but I think she was a cool character and introducing her with no pay off will suck) or it should be a prequal for the Doctor, (Papa) and his whole involvement with the MK-Ultra project, or a sequel, with the kids in college, still fighting evil shit. The last one will just feel like a season six of stranger things, but it still a cool idea, I think.

[@an6350]

he seems happy there was a period there, like after he was already famous for a bit, where he just seemed sad and closed off but it seems like he's out of that which is cool

[@paladinsheart]

FINN IS SO FUNNY LMAO

[@moonchild._]

“CAN YOU HOST?” -- The thing that keeps echoing in my mind everytime Finn comes on Kimmel. 😂 Oh man, What a beautiful boy he's grown into! A soul so genuine you can't help but vouch for his success in everything he does. 💕

[@luanacvic4908]

I bet jimmy thinks about it too everytime hahaha

[@moonchild._]

@@luanacvic4908 😂😂😂

[@kaviyak9220]

This is Jimmy Fallon

[@moonchild._]

@@kaviyak9220 ah, that happens to the best of us! Here, your 🍪

[@megc4723]

finn deserves the world ♥

[@cameshamitchell1105]

We love to see him grow as an actor we all knew he was 😂❤

[@unknown-user.errorrrrrrr]

Finn is my favourite actor in Hollywood . He is good at singing and acting too💜💜

[@aylinvarela6532]

Finn is a very successful person and he is going to achieve a lot.❤️

[@elizabethb13]

SO PROUD OF HIM

[@Cheaptricks_andtheatrics]

I’m so exited for “hell of a summer” and “when you finish saving the world”. Every movie he’s been in makes it too my favorites list! Btw: slightly random but I love his new haircut🙃😊

[@ariqfzs]

Very happy to see Finn again in an interview, especially with Jimmy. i admire you so much

[@Kundebeats]

Love how humble he comes across!

[@melissahernandezcarazo3753]

And I'm very happy to see Finn Wolfhard once again and that he's smiling makes me very happy to see him like this and to see what's right💕

[@snappiepappie9899]

I've seen a lot of these interviews but you can tell Jimmy *actually* likes Finn and doesn't fake laugh with him

[@indiesongwriter5474]

That's a good call, you're right! I thought that there was something different about this interview - no fake Jimmy laugh.

[@Susieq26754]

This guy was so great in The Goldfinch.

[@chubbycruz5831]

AAAA I’m done excited for this!!!! I’ve been waiting for a week!

[@sanrio144]

oh my gosh I was literally praying that jimmy would have him back on this show , I’m so exited to watch the movie he’s in , such a talented actor he’s one of my favourites I’ve watched everything he’s been in and I loved all of them , love you finn ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹 TY JIMMY FOR BRINGING HIM ON THE SHOW

[@yani1255]

i’m so proud of wolfhard and how far he’s gone🥰🫶🏾love him so such

[@elyuex]

man i love this dude sm. im so proud for how far hes come. cant wait for his movie and wyfstw

[@ilovejohnnieguilbertsm]

i love finn with my whole heart. HES SO AMAZING!!

[@meinyourmummy]

AHHHHHHGGGGGGGGH HE LOOKS SO GOOD

[@wolfhardskta20]

HE IS A GOOD ACTOR CANT WAIT FOR HIS MOVIE ❤❤

[@houselemuellan8756]

I'm so here for Finn's gaslight gatekeep arc

[@aaronchristophergilbertmon4349]

Finn is always be courtous, audacious and entitled about every blockbuster. What an amazing man believing so his dreams are coming true within him:) Great interivewing Jimmy!

[@liadamato1334]

Love him!! He’s so humble

[@elenacarodelossantos5228]

literally I just realised that his hair in this interview looks almost exactly the same as his hair in stranger things 1 and 2. I'm crying right now :)😭😭

[@Char826]

LOVE THE STRANGER THING INTERVIEWS!! YOU ARE THE BEST INTERVIEWER!!

[@apocalypsedreamss]

So excited to see his future projects

[@jennyasinc4163]

omg i love finns hair ❤❤

[@melissalupo2837]

Such a great kid….love Finn!!!

[@Andyyoureastar]

Jimmy x Finn arc has progressed so wonderfully😂😂😂

[@strangerthing4447]

OH MY GOODNESS YESSSS!!! IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!!!

[@nelam105]

I just wanted to say that his character is calles Ziggy and Sadies character in Fear Street is also Ziggy. 😎

[@graciagenoso]

Finn Wolfhard is such a smart and handsome guy. I'm very proud of him!🥰💗

[@graciagenoso]

@@breeyiol7383 Ok🤨

[@aajkkkkguikkkkk]

O FINN CADA VEZ MAIS LINDO------

[@elizabethb13]

he is so sweet and funny pls i love him sm

[@luvxtiff3753]

HES SO BEAUTIFUL

[@hyukyleskai]

Wait is it stranger things season 1 hair style? He looks so good💗

[@traydaniel0403]

It’s nice to see Finn returning to the interview with Jimmy Fallon. Also, I hope Season 5 gets split up to part 1 & 2, and make part 2 finale gets 3hrs run-time

[@MrSatdevil]

he grew up so much! I am so proud and i am SURE that the fandom is tooo!!!

[@welch20]

Extremely excited for " When you finish saving the world "!!!

[@ak_alisonswift]

You best believe I’ll be sitting in the movie theater with popcorn on January 20th!

[@sensen1080]

This kid is adorable. And talented!

[@WillyZack]

I'm glad that Jimmy Fallon taken interview of him too

[@ozsebbanky5358]

1:15 The next step is that the Duffers act in Stranger Things💥

[@__clara]

Finn!! I waited so long for this!!

[@abi._.69.]

“Can you host?”

[@Tobymctoberson]

I love him 💖💖

[@raylol4291]

i'm sooo excited for his new movie (both of them)

[@myroslavavyshyvaniuk6673]

Finn is so talented and I love him as an actor❤

[@pavneetkhabra]

this coming out on my bday is the highlight of the day

[@scarleett0]

happy birthday! 🎉

[@_wqlfhard_wheeler]

I listened to pieces of gold on Spotify today and it's so good, like wow!

[@MrThoma76]

i am his wahhhhhwahhhhhhh

[@Marmar99782]

AHHHHHHH FINN WOLFHARDDD IVE BEEN WAITING ALL DAY FRO THIS

[@piscii]

i love him sm hes literally amazing at everything he does always

[@karensilva7346]

I LOVE HIM!!!

[@imlamberts]

BRO HAS GORGEOUS HAIR HE CAN DO ANY HAIR STYLE

[@itzmeyumna]

So excited to see his new movie 🫧

[@rebecadenisaaa]

So proud of you Finn♥️♥️

[@irenaliosheva3111]

he deserves the world ☹️🫶

[@Irisea]

there's something about him that everytime KZbin suggest a video with him, I gotta watch it. Needless to say I never seen Stranger things! :D

[@anuhyasayya]

The way he says now I’m a less little he’s so cute and funny