Stranger Things Adult Cast Then Vs Now

This is what Winona Ryder looked like as Rina in Lucas (1986):

This is what Winona Ryder looked like as Joyce Byers in stranger things 4 (2022):

And here’s what Winona Ryder looks like in real life:

Winona Ryder in 1986 vs 2022:

This is what David Harbor looked like as Officer Shanks in As the world turns (2001):

This is what David Harbor looked like as Jim Hopper in stranger things 4 (2022):

And here’s what David Harbor looks like in real life:

David Harbor in 2001 vs 2022:

This is what Brett Gelman looked like as Glenn in Watch Detectives (2007):

This is what Brett Gelman looked like as Murray Bauman in stranger things 4 (2022):

And here’s what Brett Gelman looks like in real life:

Brett Gelman in 2007 versus 2022:

This is what Sean Astin looked like as Mikey Walsh in The Goonies (1985):

This is what Sean Astin looked like as Bob Newby in stranger things 2 (2017):

And here’s what Sean Astin looks like in real life:

Sean Astin in 1985 vs 2017 vs 2022:

This is what Matthew Modine looked like as Steve in Baby it’s you (1983):

This is what Matthew Modine looked like as Dr. Martin Brenner in stranger things 4 (2022):

And here’s what Matthew Modine looks like in real life:

Matthew Modine in 1983 vs 2022:

This is what Paul Reiser looked like as Modell in dinner (1982):

This is what Paul Reiser looked like as Dr. Sam Owens in stranger things 4 (2022):

And this is what Paul Reiser looks like in real life:

Paul Reiser in 1982 versus 2022:

Fun fact: Dr. Brenner and Dr. Owens starred in goodbye love together in 1995!

This is what Cara Buono looked like as Dawn in Gladiator (1992):

This is what Cara Buono looked like as Karen Wheeler in stranger things 4 (2022):

And here’s what Cara Buono looks like in real life:

Cara Buono in 1992 vs 2022:

This is what Joe Chrest looked like as Officer Carmichael in Family matters (1994):

This is what Joe Chrest looked like as Ted Wheeler in stranger things 4 (2022):

And here’s what Joe Chrest looks like in real life:

Joe Chrest in 1994 against 2022:

This is what Rob Morgan looked like as Alex in Black Pro-Sheep (2009):

This is what Rob Morgan looked like as Chief Powell in stranger things 4 (2022):

And here’s what Rob Morgan looks like in real life:

Rob Morgan in 2009 versus 2022:

This is what Alec Utgoff looked like as Fedka in The tourist (2010):

This is what Alec Utgoff looked like as Dr. Alexei in stranger things 3 (2019):

And here’s what Alec Utgoff looks like in real life:

Alec Utgoff in 2010 vs 2019 vs 2022:

This is what Aimee Mullins looked like as Oonagh MacCumhail in Cremaster 3 (2002):

This is what Aimee Mullins looked like as Terry Ives (Eleven’s mother) in stranger things 4 (2022):

And here’s what Aimee Mullins looks like in real life:

Aimee Mullins in 2002 vs 2022:

This is what Cary Elwes looked like as Harcourt in Another country (1984):

This is what Cary Elwes looked like as Mayor Larry Kline in stranger things 3 (2019):

And here’s what Cary Elwes looks like in real life:

Cary Elwes in 1984 vs 2019 vs 2022:

This is what Chris Sullivan looked like as Sprit in North Star (2008):

This is what Chris Sullivan looked like as Benny Hammond in stranger things Season 1 (2016):

And here’s what Chris Sullivan looks like in real life:

Chris Sullivan in 2008 vs 2016 vs 2022:

Finally: this is what Robert Englund looked like as Whitey in Buster and Billie (1974):

This is what Robert Englund looked like as Victor Creel in stranger things 4 (2022):

And this is what Robert Englund looks like in real life:

Robert Englund in 1974 against 2022:

Discover more of our stranger things Season 4 coverage here.