Gaten Matarazzo Had an Unsettling Encounter with Vecna on the Stranger Things Set (Extended)

Gaten Matarazzo talks about returning to Broadway to star in Dear Evan Hansen, being thankful that "Running Up That Hill" has replaced "Never Ending Story" and the first time he met Vecna on the Stranger Things set.
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Gaten Matarazzo Had an Unsettling Encounter with Vecna on the Stranger Things Set (Extended)
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[@wrenchyc]

Gaten is a national treasure, dude has matured so much, seems like the guy you wanna hang with!

[@vertex5003]

same he is so wholesome I love him so much!

[@wrenchyc]

@@vertex5003 I know, right!!

[@seanmayo206]

Who is a national treasure?

[@seanmayo206]

Seems like someone to hang with. Un fucking be leive able

[@vertex5003]

@@seanmayo206 bro what’s your problem

[@meghanegruber]

He seems like such a all round good person to be around.

[@diary1998]

Hey are u going post on channel

[@troyo3172]

🐸

[@GavinRamonShow]

Love him to bits, just recorded a reaction to a SADIE SINK new interview too which is on my channel

[@aprildemigod]

@@GavinRamonShow no one cares

[@GavinRamonShow]

@@aprildemigod awwww does someone need the potty.

[@kryss.4725]

Dustin giving the shortest, squeakiest, little burst of a giggle after telling Max and Lucas that he'd named the portal Watergate was pure effing comedy gold. This kid brought so much needed hilarity to ST. Got a lotta love for him.

[@snerdterguson]

He has some great non verbal moments. I like in season 3 when Erica is swearing at Lucas, Dustins facial expression is perfect.

[@anastasiastavrou2672]

THAT WAS MY FAVOURITE DUSTIN SCENE 😅🤣🤣🤣

[@delar9707]

I think he could die in Stranger Things 5

[@suchmia8993]

@@delar9707 bruh how do you know💀💀

[@delar9707]

@@suchmia8993 facts

[@detectivehawk4976]

I’ve met tons of celebrities but this kid was by far the coolest. Met him and his dad and they were like the family in the neighborhood that always had an open door policy had a nice pool that kids would come and swim in…very personable and cool people.

[@ALX65]

Oh wow cool. What other people you've met Ike the most famous ones,after gaten of course lol🤗 your so lucky 😎👍💙

[@nd-31570]

i’ve met him too. see it’s pretty easy to lie about that

[@ALX65]

@@nd-31570 oh yeah maybe he is lying. Hey guys GUESS WHAT I MET CLINT EASTWOOD YESTERDAY lmao

[@thearthurbot2033]

@@ALX65 I met Kate Bush yesterday and she broke into song. Singing “🎶Running Up That Hill🎶”

[@ALX65]

@@thearthurbot2033 bahaha

[@bxigtstreetboy]

This kid's a national treasure, must be protected at all costs.

[@cassie-th8zq]

he is almost 20 🙂

[@architpawar6419]

International*

[@joshuarodriguez5040]

kid? gaten is almost 20 what do you mean

[@bxigtstreetboy]

God damn I didn't realize he was almost 20 by now, he's still a treasure though

[@ik7482]

🙏🏽💫💚🙏💖💛🙏🏾🧡❤🙏🏽💙

[@BGYMix]

Man I’ve always loved Gaten. Out of all Stranger Things actors, you can really tell he loves the show the most and he’s not very different off screen than he is on screen.

[@jamesmorrison968]

perfect actor for the role one of my favorite characters in the show as well

[@Enorbs96]

His character was basically rewritten specifically for him too

[@mercy6549]

FRR

[@INFIE_Games]

Gaten is one of the best actors ik he has such a great personality and always seems happy.

[@luis771]

indeed

[@LifeOfLiana]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6qvoZiql6ekqZo vlog !!

[@flinstone74]

He an steve!!!

[@bryanrobinson9770]

I’m concerned he starts experiencing male pattern baldness in the near future. Curly thin hair is the kiss of death.

[@abhishekp5227]

Gaten is the rarest celebrities who has amazing social skills. Super funny and genuine.

[@klevens5496]

There's alot of celebs with social skills

[@Malpractice101]

Plenty of celebs have good social skills, confidence is kind of important in that lifestyle

[@RocketBlastro]

@@Malpractice101 what he meant is that most celebs are fakes

[@rachelpops9239]

For his age he is very well-composed yes

[@leilanihawk4530]

Gaten is my favorite actor for many reasons. He taught me that even with missing teeth and a lisp, you can still succeed at your goals which has helped me get through a lot of stuff. Gaten is just an amazing person in general. I love him so much

[@serenitybeats1677]

Do youth havth a lipth juth like Gaten?

[@user-sl1wt4zc7n]

@@serenitybeats1677 you doesnt have a S

[@chickennoodlesoup3301]

@@serenitybeats1677 therenidybeatthse

[@chestyvulva]

Accept yourself. You're awesome.

[@serenitybeats1677]

@@chickennoodlesoup3301 lmfao

[@tedmosby6805]

Dustin’s final moment with Eddie was the only thing that makes me emotional in the whole series.

[@Moraes.S]

oh no, you are saying that dustin die? :( :( :( I knew it

[@oifordie4010]

what about when vecna first aproched max when she was at billys grave, and it strted showing all her favorite moments with everyone.

[@isabeldearresemartin4497]

@@Moraes.S nono he’s ok

[@isabeldearresemartin4497]

@@oifordie4010 what got me sobbing was maxs suicide confession in volume 2

[@Moraes.S]

@@isabeldearresemartin4497 I know, just kidding. Watched vol2 yesterday. I knew Eddie was gonna die. I mean, what other end does he possibly have, prison? Nobody would believe him... so, i already knew he was going to die.

[@melosivitch]

You can tell Jimmy is a pro when he said "Vecna" as soon as Gaten was about to say, Jamie....Jimmy doesn't even work for the show but still knows how to keep the secrets and protect his guests.

[@adrianhebreros]

Tbh he didn't really need to, at this point almost everyone knows who vecna is

[@J23_]

@@samantharae_ lmao

[@idk.imbored2]

@@samantharae_ on you low key

[@user65857]

@@samantharae_ i mean, u are the one who chose to watch a post season 4 interview sooo

[@mecagladue3463]

@@adrianhebreros not everyone does dont be a spoiler buzz kill FOH lol i utterly respect jimmy fallon for not being a spoiler lol

[@coreysinclair9946]

I like how he started to say “Jamie”, but then stopped himself haha

[@revoltin85]

Because that's basically a spoiler for those who haven't watched episode 7

[@gh0st515]

@@revoltin85 well it’s been out for more than a month now so it there fault if they haven’t seen it

[@ambrose6801]

@@gh0st515 some people have jobs lmaoo

[@jamieboi11]

@@gh0st515 Not everyone is 13 living with their parents trying to be a youtuber lad.

[@gh0st515]

@@jamieboi11 never said that but there’s easily enough time for people who have jobs to watch it

[@saraxvc4]

he is easily one of, if not, the most charismatic members of the cast. he is so warm and you can tell he loves what he does, without taking himself too seriously. great kid, fr

[@ashleywilder6120]

gaten is literally so funny and extremely underrated, i’m so proud of him!!

[@natureaddict1390]

Hey

[@natureaddict1390]

Ashley

[@katherineb.495]

I don't think he's underrated. Everyone loves him.

[@ashleywilder6120]

@@katherineb.495 compared to the rest of the cast yes he is

[@ashleywilder6120]

@@katherineb.495 just because he’s loved doesn’t mean he’s not underrated, his talent and him as a person isn’t talked about enough

[@Brie-n-Nicole]

Loved how genuine the conversation was between Gaten and Jimmy

[@revoltin85]

I like how they just discussed about Ronald McDonald as a deep topic like close friends

[@ariesshine1857]

Jimmy is good at pretending as always

[@_Diego_]

For me Jimmy when he breaks from the more scripted beats of the show and goes on a tangent with a guest is when he's by far the best and most genuine. This happens especially with musical guests.

[@aloe704]

I know's he's almost 20, but Gaten's a kid at heart PROTECT HIM AT ALL COSTS!!

[@lisamorrison2149]

Gaten is such a good natured, talented, young man. He brings joy to so many people. I wish him all the best in Dear Evan Hansen.

[@jq7844]

Ugh I’m so excited for Gaten to be in Dear Evan Hansen! The movie made me hate it for a bit, but if anyone, it’ll be Gaten who makes me like it again

[@ashlyon]

there’s another one?

[@melosivitch]

@@ashlyon broadway rather than a movie

[@ashlyon]

@@melosivitch oh okay, ty

[@simpleshow5571]

Why is everybody hating on the movie? I personally love the movie and the movie made me a big big fan of the obc recordings.

[@Sammy009]

True

[@rosalindsugumar219]

Gaten deserves an Emmy for his best emotional acting with Eddie in s4 vol2 👏 I cried a river

[@WrayMaxwellVO]

Anytime I see this kid there's just something about him that resembles Tom Hanks. He just has an aura that you gotta root for the kid. All the best to the young star

[@-lixiepixie-]

Somehow i get that. The air around them feels similar 😳

[@lucidfnv216]

@@-lixiepixie- yeah

[@delrey874]

He will be the next Jonah Hill.

[@allaalla3454]

But also s Bit of Danny devito

[@lucidfnv216]

@@allaalla3454 now that you’ve mentioned it. Yes.

[@AshMagic]

such a cool kid!! protect that man!

[@vocuhDCUO]

He’s turning 20 he ain’t a kid lol

[@BlastMega]

@@vocuhDCUO kid can mean anyone younger than one person. also he said man 0-0

[@wishingonthemoon1]

He seems so decent and honest. He’s a very calming presence. Like I want him to be my friend and have goofy fun together 😆

[@brie3679]

I LOVE that they let the kids do their own interviews now. They’re young adults. They can stand on their own. And they all really do…

[@justgavin_]

Every main kid is an adult with the exception of Noah Schnapp, who’s just 17

[@sixstring1965]

I don't remember a time kids didn't do their own interviews. Are you talking about a specific kid?

[@dej01]

@@sixstring1965 i think they used to do them altogether instead of separately

[@progressivelibertarianview8832]

I'm currently binging this show. Watched 3 seasons in 3 days. Now on season 4

[@stewie3599]

Same 💀

[@Dj_CaTz1]

S4 is so worth it. Hope you enjoy it !

[@drewkeyes9418]

S4 is so good 😭

[@christianhernandez867]

Wish I could experience watching it for the first time again 😩

[@kingjicex]

thats not something to be proud about

[@mastermarv541]

how close it was for gaten to say Jamie instead of Vecna, and Jimmy saves him not to spoil anything for someone who dont watch the show now. Great!

[@bethanyray6421]

he is such a natural in interviews, he gives off really charismatic vibes and im so happy for him for that

[@alexinator-hh5fe]

Gaten is so wholesome. An icon both in universe and IRL

[@milkxtee]

i always live for gaten’s adorable, glowing, smile and laugh 🫶🏼

[@iamsel_]

same! but why the sad face tho? lol :(

[@paigesimons2001]

I’ve met quite a lot of famous people growing up and such- but I met him a month ago and we had over a minute long conversation during autographs about his condition, his surgeries (because I had surgeries where he did as well, in the same place) and I told him he makes me feel less insecure about my teeth by embracing his condition and it was just so genuine. Gaten is by far hands down the nicest celebrity I’ve ever met. Even with the quick photo op where it’s in and out he tried to have a conversation with me. Love him so much

[@Straykids_bangchan_4life]

Awww I love gaten ❤❤ but did u meet joe keery?

[@TheYagomestre]

This kid and Eduardo (Argyle) was such a blast to watch in the last season! Gaten has a natural, down to earth, larger than life funny persona. And it's like, it seems to happen so damn naturally to him - I mean, it's that kind of thing you can't train, you're just born awesome! I hope we see more and more of him, I don't care if he's going to do a dad joke comedy with Adam Sandler, this kid is going to shine.

[@maritestorres4620]

It's so good to heard again the genuine laugh of Gaten everytime he's with Steve and Eddie. 🥰

[@mariluc6230]

I love him so muchh so genuine and beautiful soul. Gaten it's the type of guy I wanna have like best friend forever

[@MoonbearStartiger]

His shared enthusiasm about ST is infectious - he's living his best life and I hope he maintains his great, grateful attitude through his career. I know how easy it can be to get jaded in that industry, and I'm rooting for his continued success.

[@makaylabattista7381]

"I look so cute in that picture, don't I?" Man I love Gaten.

[@gustavocecille2063]

He's my favorite in Stranger Things, just so naturally funny and down to earth.

[@MichaelHolmgaard]

During season 4 I realized that Gaten is the best child actor in Stranger Things. He is on another level and it's effortless!

[@marianne22222]

This season is insane, such a great take and inspiration from Nightmare on Elm street vibes

[@lakshmi5307]

You know it's the worst when tears roll down DUSTIN'S face. I love gaten!!! He is the best ✨❤️

[@karmaoutlaw]

Have never seen this actor’s work, but he seems SO genuine and openhearted. Bless you dude!

[@anabanana8455]

he’s amazing in stranger things oml he’s one of my favs he’s so cute and funny during the first seasons

[@yensid4294]

Gaten seems like a genuinely nice kid as well as being incredibly talented, bright & funny

[@slickymoxy]

He seems like he's such a sweetheart. I love how much the entire cast loves Jimmy. 🥺❤️❤️❤️

[@maferlopez8846]

Oh my God! I'm so happy his career keeps flourishing in such a big way after Stranger Thingssss such a talent and fun charisma! Someone wrote he has a Tom Hanks vibe about him and it couldn't be more true, he seems kind and such a sweetheart. Go Gaten!!

[@vitorac412]

This kid is a BEAST. Really want to see him playing another characters.

[@melissa-wilson]

He's such a sweet young man. Excited to witness his career blossom.

[@batburger0120]

gaten is gwenuinely one of my favorite actors of all time

[@ihearttotaldrama]

Gaten is such an icon you can tell how enjoyable he is my just watching jimmy’s expressions while talking to Gaten and how he laughs constantly at gatens jokes just shows how fun and nice he is

[@setsuna7618]

Vol2 was amazing. Thank you Gaten

[@jq7844]

This man has accomplished so much and I cannot wait for Vol 2 of Stranger Things!

[@ascent8487]

It’s hours away.

[@christinejoiner6417]

@@ascent8487 it’s hours away when it hits 12:00 it’s time

[@bluehaven8472]

The Stranger Things cast gives me such good vibes and nostalgia 🔥

[@brandilepage4052]

He is such a special treasure of a human being, I hope he never changes. Such a wonderful happy kid, beautiful personality that makes me smile

[@shantanugahrwar3906]

This is the most normal I have seen Jimmy in an interview.

[@ninjatixx]

What do u mean by normal?

[@bellabyers2929]

@@ninjatixx like natural like genuinely enjoying gaten company

[@VictoryChippro]

He is extremely well spoken I met him last year at a comic con event and it was amazing I will never forget that experience

[@Im_The_Daddy_Here]

They didn’t give him a role because of his body and teeth situation but now he’s one of the main characters on one of the most famous shows in America. We love you Gaten!!

[@curtis1544]

gaten is such a genuine, sweet person. any video you see of him, he lights up the room. we

[@thekustomknight2264]

This guys has so much love from Australia . And he needs way actually a shit tonne more recognition and movies to be man . Keep going hard brother

[@comfytimes8049]

I haven’t watched Jimmy Fallon for a while but this is like the chillest interview I’ve seen from him in a while (Gaten definitely helped with that lol)

[@lMagicKaito]

He's the cutest person alive, inside and outside, me and my girlfriend totally love him, he's our hero and smile-maker every time we see him, he just makes our day better. We love you Dustin and Gaten

[@mikeandjennaogden5639]

i love how all the stranger things cast has been coming in on this show, there truly amazing to watch in character and not in character.

[@dimitarapostolov9788]

Dude is an incredible actor! Even putting charisma aside, his performance is all around excellent - he is never there just to deliver lines, he emotes and uses body language so incredibly well, gestures, facial expressions... Fantastic actor!

[@joelistovar8397]

These Stranger Things' people are, like, the coolest cast of the world, I love them all, from Erica to Hopper, they are all so cool. This season has been the best season so far, although I'm scared of what's gonna happen in this volume II, I'm rooting for Steve because he is my favorite character and I don't want him to go, but I'm scared.

[@svvanksinatra]

I love how jimmy and gaten carry on like a natural conversation you would have with like a best friend they almost seemed oblivious to the live audience lmao

[@elijahford489]

This kid is awesome ! I cried so hard when he told Eddie's uncle he was a hero

[@cdjk28]

He's 19

[@ameliaaa6945]

3:25 imagine getting possessed by venca and him just sitting there and saying “ hang on let me finish my sandwich quickly”

[@ericvega_]

Gaten is such a nice person! I loved this character in stranger things and I hope he can participate in upcoming movies/ shows

[@melqniee69]

i love gaten sm like he seems such a fun and genuine person to hang / be friends with.

[@eline2006]

He's literally my favorite Stranger Things character 😌✌

[@carlycoppi4769]

This guy is one of my favorite people he seems so down to earth and he's so freaking talented!! He has the cutest smile and his laugh is so contagious 🥰🥰🥰

[@slickymoxy]

Gaten is the kind of guy that can make friends with anyone and everyone. He's so sweet and has a great sense of humor. Everyone always speaks highly of him. I love him and we must protect him at all costs. 🥺❤️❤️❤️

[@chaze1862]

Yep

[@ec-3po]

Gaetano!! ST has one of the greatest casts. I love how they all mesh. Love gaten and the duffer brothers are so talented. Can’t wait for part 2 tomm!

[@joey.bailey]

i love gaten man, i hope he has a great career and pleasant life

[@josephcastro7084]

My favorite, just theoritical and outstanding, young kid came through and topped many yet it was all for the fun, i love people whose fun and not from the upside down, appreciate him.

[@SweetLikeKiwi]

That "OOOoooh my gOOOoood" I first heard from Raja O'Hara so its a weird joy hearing Matarazzo do it LOL

[@VelcroKittie]

Absolutely love him. What a breath of fresh air.

[@SabrinaJkn]

Gaten is absolutely amazing :’)) such a gem honestly

[@willcookmakeup]

He is an absolute joy to watch in everything he does. What a force.

[@Ella-Ivy]

Aw he is a sweetheart. Just pure joy. His eyes smile 😊

[@RambleMaven]

Seeing the clip in the video store again makes me laugh because Dustin is so extra get behind the counter and Max just comes around the counter like a normal person 😂😂😂

[@LeeshMa]

Gaten is so good at what he does, acting, singing and interviews. Incredibly kid

[@lynnevetter]

Nothing can replace Neverending Story. We still want more! Lol

[@sophiepjenn13]

i love gaten sm, he’s so mature !!

[@anthonystrader8958]

Gaten is an Great Actor He's Fantastic as Dustin. He's the best Thing of Strangers things

[@seesaw.mp3852]

Been such a pleasure to watch him grow as an actor and a young man! What a sweetheart

[@rebekah1466]

Gaten is my favourite. I'm not ashamed to admit. I love him as Dustin and I love him as himself. Such a huge heart and so sweet. Stranger things has given us so many amazing actors to love are care about. I'm very thankful for this series.

[@priscillaperez8957]

Gaten and Jimmy's chemistry is honestly hilarious

[@ikutie5685]

He seems like such a good and funny person and so much more

[@l3vforadoriaa]

I just love how jimmy makes everyone feel happy and in a good mood he's like so kind❤️

[@trashcant9651]

Gaten is so charismatic and friendly. He seems so fun to chat with

[@mandilu4914]

Gaten's reaction when Jimmy pulled out the Dear Evan Hanson playbill was so sweet😭

[@TheWhitelady79]

I just finished watching the last episode of the fourth season waiting eagerly for vol 2……I can’t believe we’re so close to the epic finale

[@Anouskas]

There's gonna be a fifth season

[@safcjoe7062]

@@Anouskas nothing he said was wrong

[@safcjoe7062]

@@klevens5496 I think epic can go down as the most anticipated yet and destined to be good(as the creators are teasing) I just hope it isn't some endgame type battle with bad cgi.

[@davidhampton3333]

Love this dude! His character in the show is by far my favorite!!

[@wavieeee4033]

Thankyou for showing us this sending prayers to you and your family and everyone GOD bless you and your family and everyone.

[@lachlanqmurray]

He's so awesome, I can't wait for the second part!😁❤

[@CaliforniaGirl49]

He’s a really good singer and actor I’m so excited to see him on broadway again!!

[@pobodynerfect3610]

He seems so sweet. Love him ❤

[@muhammadahyar4272]

It's always such as pleasure watching Gaten's interview ,do much like for him

[@molly69069]

im not okay after volume 2

[@imalex1648]

Why?

[@pasisisengle]

Steve and Dustin bromance is at another level 🔥

[@ccamilacedeno]

it’s been years since i’ve heard his “oh my god” thing that just brought back so much nostalgia from like 2017

[@willianbarreiro9925]

I've been studying English for a while just to understanding this interview without subtitle. Finishing 4 season this week completely in English, thanks friends

[@cypherjash]

Gaten was the reason I watched Stranger Things in the first place! He's so cool!