Finn Wolfhard

AFTER AND NOW (November 19), Finn Wolfhard knows a thing or two about ’80s nostalgia franchises. “I think people are really drawn to that [era] because it reminds them of a happy time.” That said, is still firmly set in the present day. is contemporary, but it’s also not throwing the other movies out the window; it’s a sequel.” Nor could it, considering the latest installment is directed by Jason Reitman, whose father, Ivan Reitman, directed the original. “Even though it’s a property that has been around for so long, somehow it still feels new, and that’s because of what Jason brought to it.” Another exciting aspect of the film is what it can do to bring families back to the movies. “It’s a giant blockbuster movie, and we haven’t seen that kind of movie in a long time, one that you can actually go with your entire family and see.” Considering how familiar Wolfhard is with the ’80s, one must ask what franchise from the era needs to be rebooted next. “I’ve talked a little bit about I think that could be fun. And would be pretty cool.”