Gaten Matarazzo joins Backstage's "In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast" to discuss the pressure, dread, and joys of filming the fifth and final season of "Stranger Things." He also breaks down what it was like to make his Broadway debut at the age of 9, as well as his feelings on joining the "Star Wars" franchise with "LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy.”

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Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. This is your guide to every aspect of acting, from voiceover and commercial work to casting directors, agents, and more. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made, to personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ

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Special thanks to...

- Host: Vinnie Mancuso

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