The following contains spoilers from season 2 of stranger things. Stranger things characters, ranked from worst to best. Meet the new bad boy of stranger things season 2 metro us. Or at least, series star david harbour gave the impression on tuesday that winona ryders. In 2017, montgomery joined the cast for the second season of the netflix series stranger things as character billy hargrove. He is best known for his role as billy hargrove in stranger things and jason.
Aug 14, 2019 montgomery joined the cast of stranger things in season 2, making a strong impression as billy hargrove, the troubled and often abusive older brother of max sadie sink, whose arrival in town. Stranger things season 3 revealed a surprising arc for billy. Stranger things star dacre montgomery on billys surprising fate the character made a memorable entrance in season 2, but it wasnt until this season that he was a key part of the story. Jul 02, 2019 stranger things basically revolves around mike, but he has a little bit less to do in season two than he does in season one. Dacre montgomery plays antagonist billy on season 2 of the hit netflix show. Jul 07, 2019 stranger things star dacre montgomery on billys surprising fate the character made a memorable entrance in season 2, but it wasnt until this season that he was a key part of the story. From the hawkins middle av club to the towns helpful adults to eleven, just about everyone from season 1 has an expanded role. Billy is the only character in stranger things who so far has not been killed in the season they were introduced in. Season 2s bad boy, billy hargrove, is back in stranger things 3, and hes on lifeguard duty at the community pool. Dacre plays the role of billy hargrove in stranger things.
Everything you need to know about stranger things season two. Stranger things basically revolves around mike, but he has a little bit less to do in season two than he does in season one. Stranger things 2 introduced us to a new character, billy, but the actor is shooting down theories that the bully is racist or secretly gay. Australian actor dacre montgomery on playing billy hargrove on season 2 of stranger things. Billy is making stranger things 3 viewers seriously thirsty. The second season of the american science fiction horror web television series stranger things, titled stranger things 2, was released worldwide exclusively via netflix s web streaming service on october 27, 2017. Oct 25, 2017 the aussie actor is trading in his red power ranger suit for an 80s mullet as he takes on the role of billy for the highly anticipated second season of stranger things. His mother is australiancanadian and his father is a new zealander. The second season of the american science fiction horror web television series stranger things, titled stranger things 2, was released worldwide exclusively via netflixs web streaming service on october 27, 2017. Montgomery joined the cast of stranger things in season 2, making a strong impression as billy hargrove, the troubled and often abusive older brother of max sadie sink, whose arrival in town. But alongside the established characters, a number of new faces arrived in season 2. As billy hargrove on stranger things, dacre montgomery has yet to experience the full force of the upside. Season two of stranger things ran the risk of turning into a nostalgia ouroboros. Oct 31, 2017 stranger things 2 introduced us to a new character, billy, but the actor is shooting down theories that the bully is racist or secretly gay.
Stranger thingss dacre montgomery on what we can expect from season 3 danielle gay 2 july 2019 the australian actor who plays billy hargrove in the series says its about get even darker. Jul 04, 2019 billy doesnt appear in the stranger things season 3s fifth episode, but the group has a nearly fatal runin with some of hawkins other flayed residents. Stranger things 2 was inspired by several classic 80s movie sequels, including aliens which also featured actor paul reiser, who plays doctor owens, terminator 2, and indiana jones and the. The series was created by the duffer brothers, who are also executive producers along with shawn levy, dan cohen and iain paterson the second season stars winona ryder, david. Stranger things introduced a new character for fans to hate in season 2. Mar 23, 2020 billy hargrove met his demise in stranger things season 3, but that doesnt mean his time on the series needs to be completely over. Sean astin bob newby former high school nerd and lovable tech geek bob newby had a surprisingly large role in stranger things season 2, likely due to sean astins place in so much of genre history. Its ok to hate billy mayfield, the bully who loudly and violently made a splash in hawkins, indiana. Hes dacre montgomery, an australian actor and poet who had only. Dacre montgomery born november 22nd, 1994 is an australian actor who portrays series regular billy hargrove in the second and third seasons of stranger things. After making an enemy of himself by bullying our favorite group of hawkins misfits and beating up steve joe keery in.
Net worth of an aussie superstar actor dacre montgomerys career is about to reach a new height. The majority of the characters are returning, but some new people are being added. Cara buono changed stranger things original mrs wheeler. When stranger things debuted on netflix in 2016, it brought a. He went on to portray jasonthe red ranger in the power rangers reboot. The character made a memorable entrance in season 2, but it wasnt until this. On 11 july 2019, he released his own podcast titled dkmh, which features his own poetry. Setting up a dynamic very reminiscent of dustin hoffmans 1967 film the graduate, stranger things 3 explored the budding relationship and sexual chemistry between mike and nancys mum karen wheeler cara buono, and teen heartthrob, billy hargrove dacre. Everything you need to know about the netflix shows new character and actor dacre montgomery. Played by australian actor dacre montgomery, billy seems like he will make some waves when he steps onto the scene this season on stranger things. Stranger things season 2 cast rankings hollywood reporter. Dacre kayd montgomery born november 22nd, 1994 is an australian actor who portrays series regular billy hargrove in the second and third seasons of.
This story contains full spoilers for season two of netflixs stranger things. Stranger things has cast two of its new characters for season 2. The australian actor dacre montgomery gives a daring performance as. Stranger things star dacre montgomery on billys surprising fate. The series was created by the duffer brothers who are also executive producers along with shawn levy and dan cohen the first season stars winona ryder, david harbour, finn wolfhard, millie bobby brown, gaten. Oct 27, 2017 netflix is bringing back stranger things 2. Stranger things season 2 spoilers, air date, cast news and. What worked, what didnt about the return to hawkins. Much of his season two storyline has to do with his feelings about max. Stranger things star dacre montgomery on billy s surprising fate the character made a memorable entrance in season 2, but it wasnt until this season that he was a key part of the story. Latest appearance the battle of starcourt dacre kayd montgomery born november 22nd, 1994 is an australian actor who portrays series regular billy hargrove. Fans have noticed that billy is a burgeoning thirst trap and theyve been taking. At the age of 10 he had his first role as an extra in. He served as the tertiary antagonist of the second season and the central antagonist of the third season.
Stranger things season 2 gets hectic, says dacre montgomery. Stranger things recap where season 2 left off for each. The aussie actor is trading in his red power ranger suit for an 80s mullet as he takes on the role of billy for the highly anticipated second season of stranger things. Stranger things actress cara buono reveals why she asked for the scene between her character mrs wheeler and billy hargrove to be changed. Since the original series aired, theories about the shows. Stranger things 2 actor doesnt think his character is. The second season of the netflix supernatural drama stranger things is really going to the dogs. Stranger things slowbuilding sophomore season balances moments of humor and a nostalgic sweetness against a growing horror thats all the more. Williambilly hargrove, portrayed by dacre montgomery, is a major character of stranger things. The first season of stranger things was loved by fans worldwide, prompting netflix to quickly renew the show for a second season.
Montgomerys first acting role was the character of fred in the short film bertrand the terrible. Billy was inspired by billy hicks, rob lowes character in the 1985 romance drama st. At the time of his birth both of his parents were working in the film industry and he spent many hours during his childhood on film sets where he developed a love of acting. But why did actor dacre montgomery decide to leave the massively popular scifi series.
He reportedly got the role after performing in a gstring during his audition tape. He was first introduced in season 2, and then killed in season 3. He is best known for his role as billy hargrove in stranger things and jason, the red ranger, in the 2017 reboot power rangers. Oct 31, 2017 stranger things season 2 will please fans of the first season s cast by bringing nearly everyone back. You know all about the returning characters on stranger things, but one of the larger mysteries about the upcoming season is the new stranger things 2 cast members. Dacre montgomery, an australian actor and poet who had only a handful. Stranger things star dacre montgomery on billys surprising. The cast takes a look at cabbage patch kids, transformers, walkmen, the. Meet the aussie actor behind stranger things season 2 favourite billy.
If youve seen the newest season of stranger things youll agree that dacre montgomery is a phenomenal actor and a sexy bastard. We sat down with dacre montgomery to talk about his latest role that has everyone talking. The man behind the callousyetcool bad boy billy caught many fans eyes on seasons 2. How dacre montgomery landed the role of billy on stranger things. Paul reiser up for mad about you return because of this, fans were all the more shocked when bob was brutally ripped to shreds by a. Billy, maxs emotionally abusive stepbrotherplayed with exceptional. Stranger things netflix this weekend, i found myself googling stranger things 2 billy actor, as i was curious to see who this denimclad, rob lowe lookalike actually was. Oct 27, 2017 played by australian actor dacre montgomery, billy seems like he will make some waves when he steps onto the scene this season on stranger things. Billys mullet is the biggest breakout star of stranger things season 2.
Stranger things actor dacre montgomery doesnt think billy. How dacre montgomery landed the role of billy on stranger. As you dive into the new season, take a look at the cast for season 2. He joined in season 2, arriving in hawkins with his stepsister max and is reprising his role in stranger things 3. Cara buono changed stranger things original mrs wheeler and. Dacre was born in 1994 in perth, western australia. Midway through stranger things 2, returning character lucas caleb mclaughlin actually explains the plot of the first season to a new character. Why billy hargrove from stranger things looks so familiar. Stranger things tv series 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. He sent it off at 11pm australian time and woke up the next day to a request from the duffer brothers asking for a skype call. Dacre kayd montgomeryharvey born 22 november 1994 is an australian actor. The actor tells cnet how he landed the hairy role spoiler. Oct 30, 2017 stranger things two picks up a year after the events of the first season in 1984, when a new pair of kids move to hawkins stepsiblings max played by sadie sink and billy.
The first season of stranger things received critical acclaim, particularly for its originality, characterization, visuals, humor, and acting particularly that of ryder, harbour, brown, and wolfhard. Why billy from stranger things looks so familiar looper. Heres how billy could return in season 4 without ruining his redemption billy and his stepsister, max, were introduced at the. Dacre montgomery as billy hargrove on stranger things season 3. Stranger things two picks up a year after the events of the first season in 1984, when a new pair of kids move to hawkins stepsiblings max played by sadie sink and billy. Meet the new stranger things bully, mullethaired billy. Oct 24, 2017 stranger things season two drops on netflix on friday, october 27 from 6pm aedt. Setting up a dynamic very reminiscent of dustin hoffmans 1967 film the graduate, stranger things 3 explored the budding relationship and sexual chemistry between mike and nancys mum karen wheeler cara buono, and teen heartthrob, billy hargrove. Stranger things season 2 will please fans of the first seasons cast by bringing nearly everyone back. Oct 28, 2017 season two of stranger things ran the risk of turning into a nostalgia ouroboros. After a dramatic and heartbreaking end to stranger things 3, everyones wondering if billy, our least favorite character who had a remarkable character redemption at the very last second, is coming back for the fourth season. Oct 23, 2017 the first season of stranger things was loved by fans worldwide, prompting netflix to quickly renew the show for a second season. The first season of the american science fiction horror web television series stranger things premiered worldwide exclusively via netflixs web streaming service on july 15, 2016. Stranger things season two drops on netflix on friday, october 27 from 6pm aedt.
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