Joe Keery opens up about wanting to be seen beyond his 'Stranger Things' persona

Joe Keery wanted to explore new art forms and did not want to be  known just for his character in Stranger Things.

According to ELLE Magazine, the 33-year-old actor had been focused on his music following the conclusion of Netflix's Stranger Things, as he started his career with the hit series.

Keery admitted he is eager to experiment with different art forms and avoid being boxed into a single identity of "Steve Harrington" his character from the series.

Reflecting on how the public perceives him, Keery shared that he sometimes feels self-conscious about being defined by his on-screen persona.

“I reckon 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 just one type of character.

“I've had a real chip on my shoulder that people's perception of me is that I'm this 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 intention of limiting himself creatively and hopes to continue pushing artistic boundaries.

“I have dreams and aspirations to do all sorts of different art. Nobody wants to be pigeonholed, but I think that's a deeply human experience as well.”