Stranger Things' Gaten Matarazzo Takes a Lie Detector Test | Vanity Fair - Summary

Summary

The transcript is a conversation between an interviewer and an actor named Gaten Matarazzo, who is best known for playing the character Dustin in the Netflix series "Stranger Things". The conversation touches on a variety of topics, including the actor's early life, his experiences with the show, his fan interactions, and his views on certain aspects of the show.

Matarazzo shares that he has been auditioning since he was 7 years old and that his first role was in a production of "Les Misérables" where he played Gavroche. He also mentions that he has made a lot of friends who are fans of the show and that he enjoys interacting with them.

The actor talks about his experiences with the show's fanbase, including receiving a lot of fanmail and having fans create fan art of him. He also shares that he has met fans who have tattoos of him, which he finds interesting and sometimes a bit unsettling.

Matarazzo expresses his excitement about the upcoming season of "Stranger Things" and talks about some theories that fans have come up with about the show. He shares that he doesn't know what will happen in the final season, but he is excited to see where the story goes.

The actor also discusses his experiences with the show's cast, mentioning that they get along well. He talks about some of his co-stars and their relationships with each other.

The conversation also includes some lighter topics, such as Matarazzo's experiences with social media, his views on video games, and his thoughts on the show's character's deaths.

In summary, the transcript is a detailed conversation about Matarazzo's experiences with "Stranger Things" and his interactions with fans, as well as some of his personal thoughts and experiences.

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