In 2017, Montgomery starred as Jason Scott / Red Ranger in the superhero film Power Rangers and began playing Billy Hargrove in the Netflix science fiction horror series Stranger Things (2017–2022). …

William "Billy" Hargrove, portrayed by Dacre Montgomery, was a main character and antagonist in Stranger Things, appearing in the second and third seasons. Raised in California, Billy moved to …

Based some of his performance as Billy in Stranger Things (2016 - ) on his own experiences being bullied in school.

Aug 16, 2025 · In a recent interview with People magazine, Montgomery reflects on how his breakout role as Billy Hargrove in the popular Netflix series “pushed” him in a “commercial direction” and led …

Aug 16, 2025 · Dacre Montgomery says he took an acting hiatus after starring in 'Stranger Things' as Billy Hargrove in order to 'reverse engineer' his career away from a 'commercial direction' and more …

Aug 6, 2025 · EXCLUSIVE: Dacre Montgomery, who played Billy in Stranger Things, reveals whether the iconic villain will return in season 5 of the Netflix hit.

Feb 26, 2025 · Introduced in Stranger Things Season 2, Billy Hargrove was initially seen as a one-dimensional antagonist. However, Montgomery worked closely with the Duffer Brothers to add depth …

Aug 18, 2025 · It’s been five years since Billy’s sacrificial exit from Hawkins, but Montgomery remains closely linked to the show’s cultural legacy. His portrayal of Max’s troubled older stepbrother struck a...

Aug 14, 2025 · That same year, Montgomery joined the cast of Netflix’s Stranger Things season 2 as Billy Hargrove, the abusive older step-brother of Max Mayfield (Sadie Sink). He reprised his role in...

Nov 24, 2025 · One of the biggest questions on viewers’ minds was whether Billy Hargrove, the redeemed villain of season 3, would return one last time. Now, actor Dacre Montgomery has broken …