{"id":86199,"date":"2025-08-17T09:34:43","date_gmt":"2025-08-17T13:34:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/?p=86199"},"modified":"2025-08-17T09:34:43","modified_gmt":"2025-08-17T13:34:43","slug":"dacre-montgomery-is-excited-for-stranger-things-finale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/dacre-montgomery-is-excited-for-stranger-things-finale\/86199\/","title":{"rendered":"Dacre Montgomery is \u2018excited\u2019 for Stranger Things finale, and can\u2019t wait to see what the duffers and Sadie Sink do next"},"content":{"rendered":"

After captivating audiences as Billy Hargrove in Stranger Things<\/em>, Dacre Montgomery stepped away from the public eye to reflect and recalibrate. Now, with the final season on the horizon, he\u2019s excitedly anticipating how the saga will conclude\u2014but from a fan\u2019s perspective. In a new interview with People<\/em>, Montgomery shares his enthusiasm not for his own return, but to see what the Duffer Brothers create next and how his former co-star Sadie Sink will shine in her future endeavors. His reflections capture both nostalgia and genuine warmth for the creative journeys set to unfold after Hawkins.<\/p>\n

1. Watching From the Sidelines<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Montgomery confirmed he\u2019ll be tuning into the Stranger Things<\/em> finale from home in Australia, treating it like any other fan. \u201cI\u2019m kind of in my own little bubble,\u201d he told People<\/em>, signaling a clear emotional distance from the project\u2014with only occasional texts exchanged between cast members.<\/p>\n

2. Eager for the Duffers\u2019 Next Chapter<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Rather than clinging to the past, Montgomery is most excited about what the series\u2019 creators, the Duffer Brothers, will pursue post-Stranger Things<\/strong>. After a decade bound to the universe of Hawkins, he anticipates new stories, fresh ideas, and creative reinvention.<\/p>\n

3. Rooting for Sadie Sink\u2019s Future<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Montgomery also shared admiration for Sadie Sink, who portrays Max Mayfield. \u201cShe\u2019s such a talented actress,\u201d he said, praising her work ethic and potential. He expressed genuine excitement for her career\u2019s next chapter, convinced she has a major trajectory ahead.<\/p>\n

4. Reflecting on Billy and Fan Energy<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Looking back on his time as Billy, Montgomery shared how meaningful the experience was. He says being part of a character people loved\u2014or loved to hate\u2014offered powerful connection. \u201cThat was really exciting for me to be a part of\u2026something that people really, really enjoyed,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n

5. A Calm Return via Indie Film<\/strong><\/h2>\n

After a period of recalibration, Montgomery returned to acting through the indie film Went Up the Hill<\/em>, in theaters now. The role marked a deliberate shift toward projects that offer personal resonance and creative depth\u2014an intentional step in shaping his post-Stranger Things career.<\/p>\n

Conclusion\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Dacre Montgomery\u2019s reflections on the Stranger Things<\/em> finale are powered by affection, respect, and forward-looking anticipation. His decision to watch from the sidelines marks a graceful farewell to Hawkins\u2019 turbulent legacy\u2014while his enthusiasm for the Duffers\u2019 future and Sadie Sink\u2019s career signals a heartfelt engagement with the craft beyond fandom. After embracing creative solitude and diving into emotionally demanding indie work, Montgomery emerges poised for the next chapter of storytelling\u2014one defined not by past fame, but by artistic intention and sincere admiration. His optimism reminds us that endings can be gateways to exciting new beginnings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dacre Montgomery, reminiscing fondly on his Stranger Things days, says he\u2019s thrilled to watch Season 5 finale as a fan\u2014especially excited for the creators\u2019 next projects and Sadie Sink\u2019s rising career.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":386,"featured_media":86202,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[67],"tags":[31844,31852,1539,31846,31838,31851,31845,31847,31848,31843,31856,28383,19709,31855,31849,31841,21226,29086,31853,132,31850,31842,7299,12343,31839,253,2974,19700,31837,31854,395,31840],"class_list":["post-86199","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-celebrity-news","tag-acting-hiatus","tag-artistic-intention","tag-australia","tag-billy","tag-billy-hargrove","tag-career-trajectory","tag-cast-reunion","tag-co-star","tag-creative-journey","tag-creative-recalibration","tag-cultural-phenomenon","tag-dacre-montgomery","tag-duffer-brothers","tag-emotional-connection","tag-fan-energy","tag-fandom","tag-film-debut","tag-final-season","tag-hawkins","tag-hollywood","tag-indie-cinema","tag-indie-film","tag-legacy","tag-max","tag-max-mayfield","tag-netflix","tag-people-magazine","tag-sadie-sink","tag-season-5","tag-show-runners","tag-stranger-things","tag-went-up-the-hill"],"reading_time":"3 min read","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86199","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/386"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=86199"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86199\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/86202"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=86199"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=86199"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=86199"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}