Dacre Montgomery Took Hiatus After ‘Stranger Things’ To “Reverse Engineer” Acting Career

Dacre Montgomery Took Hiatus After ‘Stranger Things’ To “Reverse Engineer” Acting Career

After a three-year hiatus, Dacre Montgomery is back onscreen with multiple upcoming projects. The Australian actor explained that following his run as Billy Hargrove on Netflix‘s Stranger Things from 2017 to 2022, he decided to “take time to step back” and reevaluate his career after he felt it was being “pushed in a commercial direction.” […]

‘Stranger Things’ Star Dacre Montgomery Reveals Why He Took an Acting Hiatus After Show’s Success

Dacre Montgomery reflects on how his role in 'Stranger Things' 'pushed' him in a 'commercial direction' and led him to take an acting hiatus.

Dacre Montgomery Opens Up About Hollywood Breaks and Career Restart - Get World Wide Update with Hourly Prime News

Dacre Montgomery has swiftly become a household name thanks to his captivating performance in the hit series Stranger Things. His portrayal of the complex character Billy Hargrove earned him widespread recognition and a dedicated fanbase. However, behind his rising fame lies a story of introspection, resilience, and strategic career choices that ultimately led him to take a significant break from Hollywood. Recently, Dacre opened up about the re…