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 …

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 …

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 …

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' …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …