“There’s a sense of relief, there’s a sense of sadness”: Joe Keery at the end of Stranger Things

Joe Keery is set to say goodbye to his favorite Steve Harington character in Stranger Things as the Netflix series ends after five seasons. It is a bittersweet moment for the actor who has been present since the start of the show.

In a recent interview with Women’s Wear Daily (via The Hollywood Reporter ), conducted before the SAG-AFTRA strike, the actress and musician opened up about ending her tenure at Hawkins.

I feel like it’s time. Ending the series will not be easy. I mean, I owe my whole career to this show, and every opportunity I’ve had since then is because of this show. So it’s very difficult. There is a feeling of relief, there is a feeling of sadness.

In 2016, the young actor made his debut as Steve Harington in the first season of the series alongside Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, Natalia Dyer and Charlie Eaton. Over the course of the first four chapters, his character transforms from a “bad guy” to a loyal ally, surprising the core team (and the audience) as they fight head-on with terrifying forces.

Production on the fifth and final season of the Duffer Brothers show is currently on hold due to ongoing strikes by actors and writers. But once filming resumes, Joe Kier He wants to enjoy every last moment.

“I guess my goal is to soak in as much as I can while we’re doing it and not take anything for granted because it’s been an amazing adventure with great people. And then, once it’s done, we move on and try to keep the joy we had while doing it…everything has a beginning, a middle, and an end. It would be nice to do that too.“

Everyone is ready to move on

Joe Kier Not the only star Stranger Things He talked about the preparations for the end of the series and the initiation of new projects.

earlier this year, Millie Bobby Brown told Seventeen magazine (via Deadline ) that she was “Very ready to say goodbyeher iconic character Eleven and that she was excited to continue her career.

I think I’m ready. It’s been a very important factor in my life, but it’s like having a high school diploma, it’s like a senior year. You’re ready to thrive and flourish and you’re grateful for the time you spent, but it’s time to create your own message and live your own life.

David Harbour, who plays the beloved Jim Hopper, also said:Time to leave that nest and try different things and different projects. Let the Duffer brothers try different things too.“

in March, Charge the battery Meanwhile, Jimmy Fallon admitted on The Tonight Show that even though he had “deep fear“At the end of the series, he was also excited”To see how these characters will ultimately develop and complete their journey.“

While you wait to discover the final season of Stranger Things, the first four chapters are worth checking out exclusively on Netflix.