You didn't know about the musical side of this actor, the star of 'Stranger Things': his first solo album.

After more than a decade linked to the universe of the Stranger Things series and having faced the fearsome Vecna, actor Finn Wolfhard takes on a new professional challenge, with a proposal that few expected. The young Canadian actor, recognized for playing Mike Wheeler in the popular Netflix series, is now launching himself fully into the world of music , combining his career in film with a surprising creative side.

For Wolfhard, leaving Stranger Things marked the end of a career, and also the opportunity to explore other creative avenues. Although his popularity as an actor remains strong, he has made it clear that his goal is not to become a pop star, but rather to remain true to his passions . His music, a mix of indie pop and folk , distances him from the usual commercial profile and positions him as an artist with his own identity.

Many fans are unaware that the Mike singer already had experience in the musical field. Before The Aubreys, his current band with Malcolm Craig, he was part of Calpurnia, an indie rock group with which he released the EP Scout in 2018. Now, with his new album Happy Birthday , Wolfhard releases his first solo work, a more personal album that consolidates him as a singer-songwriter and not just a youth celebrity, active since the age of twelve.

In addition to his role in Stranger Things , Wolfhard has appeared in notable films such as It and It Chapter Two , where he played Richie Tozier. He has also been part of the main cast of Ghostbusters: Afterlife and its sequel, Frozen Empire , as well as the indie productions When You're Done Saving the World , with Julianne Moore , and Saturday Night . His filmography also includes animated projects such as Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio , where he lent his voice to one of the characters.

The Stranger Things phenomenon catapulted him to global fame, but Wolfhard seems determined to write his own future without relying on the series' legacy. Away from the Netflix spotlight, his commitment to independent projects, such as his directorial debut, Hell of a Summer , and the release of his first album on June 6 , reveal a creative restlessness worth keeping an eye on.