Joe Keery wanted to explore new art forms and didn’t just want to be known for his character in Stranger Things.
According to ELLE magazinethe 33-year-old actor was focused on his music afterwards Netflix’s Stranger Thingswhen he started his career with the hit series.
Keery admitted that he would like to experiment with different art forms and avoid being locked into a single identity of ‘Steve Harrington” his character from the series.
Reflecting on how audiences perceive him, Keery shared that he sometimes feels self-conscious about being defined by his on-screen personality.
“I think I’ll always feel a little self-conscious,” he told the publication.
The actor went on to explain that he has long struggled with the idea that audiences see him as only one type of character.
“I’ve really had a chip on my shoulder that people’s perception of me is that I’m a Himbo character from Stranger Things, and I want to prove myself as a multi-faceted artist who isn’t just one thing.” Joe added
Looking ahead, Keery said he has no plans to limit himself creatively and hopes to continue pushing artistic boundaries.
“I have dreams and ambitions to make all kinds of art. No one wants to be put in a box, but I think that is also a deeply human experience.”
