He left Hollywood after 'Stranger Things.' Now he's returning on his own terms.
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Key Points:
- Dacre Montgomery, known for his breakout role as Billy Hargrove in Stranger Things, took nearly four years off from acting after the show's second season to protect his mental health and reflect on his career and personal life.
- The Australian actor returned to the screen starring in Gus Van Sant’s new film, Dead Man’s Wire, a hostage thriller based on a true 1977 crime, marking Van Sant’s first feature in seven years and Montgomery’s reentry into acting.
- Montgomery credits co-star Bill Skarsgård for helping him stay accessible and engaged on set, a challenge given Montgomery’s intense, introverted working style.
- Reflecting on his hiatus, Montgomery emphasized the importance of choosing roles and projects that align with his values rather
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