Charlie Heaton’s Son Archie Is a New Fan of 'Stranger Things'

Published 01/29/2026, 3:04 PM EST

Charlie Heaton has navigated a decade of immense fame while successfully keeping his personal milestones away from the intense glare of the spotlight. Heaton shared that his son, Archie, has only recently started to explore the eerie world of his hit Netflix series, Stranger Things.

Heaton shared how his 11-year-old son is reacting to his famous role weeks after the sci-fi horror dropped its curtain. 

Charlie Heaton discusses Archie's new television obsession

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According to PEOPLE, Charlie Heaton, while speaking at the Industry season 4 premiere at the Regal Union Square, revealed that his son Archie is just getting into the world of Stranger Things. This rare public comment offers fans a heartwarming look at the man behind the camera-wielding Jonathan Byers.

“He has just started getting into it”, the actor told reporters, as reported by PEOPLE while reflecting on his son's burgeoning interest in the show. Heaton also mentioned that allowing Archie to visit the filming location provided a unique bonding experience for the pair.

According to PEOPLE, Charlie Heaton previously noted that becoming a young father at age 20 forced him to mature much faster than his peers. He balanced his early acting auditions with the demands of parenthood, often making sacrifices to provide for his family.

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Beyond his family life, the Stranger Things' star is also addressed some light-hearted observations from his global fanbase.

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According to another PEOPLE report, Charlie Heaton recently addressed the long-standing fan theories regarding his striking physical resemblance to a famous British singer, Harry Styles. Heaton pointed out that the two share similar roots in the north of England and are nearly the same age.

"We're both from the north of England, we're about the same age," Heaton said to PEOPLE. The actor took these comparisons in stride, admitting that he understands why people see a connection between them.

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“I do not know, there are similarities”, Charlie Heaton remarked while discussing the humorous observations made by followers on social media. He expressed an interest in meeting the musician one day to share a friendly greeting in person.

Apart from that, Charlie Heaton is involved in a mysterious untitled Newfoundland project currently in post-production, signaling a busy schedule beyond his final days in Hawkins.

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Soma Mitra

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Soma is a journalist at Netflix Junkie. With a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication, she brings production experience from documentary films like Chandua: Stories on Fabric. Covering the true crime and docu-drama beat, she turns psychological thrillers into sharp, audience-aware storytelling.

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