Fans ofModern Familyhave watchedNolan Gouldgrow up for years, but they’ve never seen the actor like this.

In a new feature forC’est Prunemagazine, the 20-year-old star looks all grown up in a series of brooding photos, which include several shirtless shots, while also opening up about what it’s like to have spent almost half of his life on the long-running ABC series, which has beenrenewed for an 11th— and final — season.

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Nolan Gould - C’est Prune

Nolan Gould - C’est Prune

“It’s been such a big part of my life for the last decade that it’s going to be very strange moving on,” he adds. “I’m not sure what to compare it to for someone that hasn’t been a part of it. Maybe it’s similar to finally finishing school after years of studying and hard work. I’ll be sad to leave it behind but I’m looking forward to the future.”

Nolan Gould - C’est Prune

According to Gould, even whenModern Familyisn’t filming, his on-screen family is as tight-knit as ever.

“We spend almost every day together for eight months straight while filming,” he says. “When the show goes on break some people go back home, some work on other projects, and some, like me, go traveling. But just like family I know they’re always there when I need them.”

“I callAriel [Winter]when I need girl help, share nerdy stuff withJulie [Bowen], and reach out toTy [Burrell]for advice in anything outdoors related,” he adds. “I know we’ll definitely all be close for life.”

Nolan Gould - C’est Prune

Nolan Gould - C’est Prune

Opening up to PEOPLE in 2014, Gould said that it’s “kind of crazy sometimes” to look back at how much he’s grown since he first began working on the show at the age of 10.

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The actor said that although some viewers have been receptive to his more mature looks, others have mixed feelings about seeing his character change before their eyes.

source: people.com