In a new video posted to Netflix’s YouTube channel, stars of Netflix’s hit show Stranger Things, Gaten Matarazzo and Finn Wolfhard, revisit that unforgettable moment from Season 2 when Eleven finally returned and Finn’s subsequent “candlestick incident.”
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Gaten Matarazzo, who played Dustin Henderson on the show, called it one of his all-time favorite Stranger Things episodes. The video shows Eleven, played by Millie Bobby Brown, returning in Season 2 as “The Party” getting ready for a fight, with Mike Wheeler, played by Finn Wolfhard, holding a candlestick. This moment has become a running joke among fans and cast members.
Finn Wolfhard recalls his candlestick incident
“I remember asking, like, everyone has a weapon. Can I have a weapon too?” Finn recalled with a laugh. “And they were like, ‘Uh, yes, you can have this candlestick.’ So, they gave me one from the table, and I actually used it.
That memory made Gaten laugh. “Him and his stupid ass candlestick,” she said, smiling.
The scene became increasingly emotional when Eleven, played by Millie Bobby Brown, appeared before the group for the first time since her disappearance. “There I am looking at Eleven,” Finn said as the moment appeared on the screen.
“There he is. There’s the boy,” Gatton said. “It’s classic. It all boils down to this. Eleven finally revealing that she’s alive and grown up. It builds so beautifully. We all knew it was coming, but watching it happen. It’s just so earned. Such a beautiful little moment.”
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The cast of Stranger Things talks about their filming days
Finn also opened up about filming that packed scene. “They were always a lot of fun when the whole cast was in one room,” he said. He further added, “It was chaotic. Maybe it was difficult for the directors to juggle all of us, but it was wonderful to be together. In between we were just talking and laughing.”
And yes, even years later, Candlestick has not been forgotten. Finn joked, “Honestly the only thing I remember is the candlestick.” “Even this year, when we were talking about weapons, the Duffer Brothers said, ‘Don’t you want candlesticks again?'”
What started as a last-minute prop has now become a vital part of Stranger Things history that keeps the show’s bond and its humor alive years later.
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questions to ask
1. What moment did the Stranger Things cast revisit?
They revisited Eleven’s emotional homecoming scene from Season 2.
2. Why is the “candlestick” moment famous?
Finn Wolfhard was given a random candlestick as a weapon, leading to jokes for years.
3. Who shared the behind the scenes video?
Netflix posted a clip with comments and reactions from the cast.