It just keeps getting big. Somehow, you can’t believe it. It feels like a full-fledged finale in episode four, and it just keeps getting more intense and so good. Volume 2 is so incredible. But I haven’t seen the finale yet. They won’t show any of us until it comes out, but I’ve just heard nothing but raving reviews from everyone at Netflix and on the show. We’re all very harsh critics of ourselves. So I’m excited to see where it goes.
Did they hide script pages from you guys for the final episode?
Yeah. They were very locked and keyed about that one. They didn’t let us keep scripts. They would just give tids and bits on the day. They’re locking it up, that one.
So do you even know how it ends?
Now I do.
Where are you going to be on New Year’s Eve? Are you going to go to a theater and watch it with people?
It’s so cool the finale will be in theatres [and on Netflix]. We’ve never had that opportunity to watch it with fans at AMC, so I’m excited. We’re all talking as a cast of doing something together for sure, because what a rare, special experience that’ll be.
People would just lose their damn minds if you showed up at a screening.
Well, I think it’d be a little embarrassing to be sobbing, but it makes me feel better that everyone probably will be with us. So I’m excited.
Speaking of excited fans, you just posted a photo carousel on Instagram, and there’s one photo of a girl dressed as a Demogorgon, and her face upon seeing you is priceless.
It’s funny, because we really didn’t have a big fan base in Japan when we came to market it for seasons 2 and 3. And now, we came back for this season and it has just grown exponentially. They said they had an event with 30,000 people that signed up to be there, and that is a big deal for us over here in Japan. So it’s just special. What an honour, seriously.
My favourite moments of the show have always been the ones that are character-driven and dive into the heart of the show…
Oh, me too.
So what can you say about Will’s trajectory? I really want him to find happiness with a guy, because he’s earned this. The scenes with Robin where he wants her guidance is just so sweet. And yes, it’s a TV show, but I want him to find fulfilment. So what can you tease about that?
Well, this is the final season, so they kind of leave it all out on the table. Everything to tell gets told and gets closed. And we like happy endings around here, so I’m hoping for that for Will, but you never know. We’ll see, I guess.
What have been your favourite moments that are more character-driven this season?
Episode seven in volume 2. I can’t talk about it yet, but there are some moments that are just really intimate and special. And anything with Winona [Ryder], honestly. I love working with her and I feel like it’s just so easy to play and try things. I don’t feel judged. She’s such an incredible actress. It just works with her. I love everyone. I think everyone’s an incredible actor, but I will say, she is my favorite scene partner.