Last week, we showed you a newcast photoof all the young stars from Netflix’sStranger ThingsSeason 2, with production about to get under way on the highly-anticipated series. Today we have word that three new cast members have come aboard,Sean Astin,Paul Reiser, andLinnea Berthelsen. These actors will be playing important characters that are close to the mysterious events that unfolded in Hawkins, Indiana in the first season.
Entertainment Weeklyreports that Danish actressLinnea Berthelsenis playing “an emotionally damaged, magnetic young woman who suffered a great loss as a child.” Roman doesn’t actually live in Hawkins, but she is said to be “mysteriously connected to the supernatural events at the lab.” It isn’t known if she will also have a connection to the characterEleven(Millie Bobby Brown), who will also return this season.
Sean Astinis playing Bob Newby, who is described as “a kindhearted former nerd who went to high school with Joyce (Winona Ryder) and Hopper (David Harbour) and now manages the local Hawkins RadioShack.“Sean Astin’s character may come into play since the kids are often seen using walkie-talkie’s and other electronic devices. This piece of casting is also seen as another nod toSean Astin’s classic filmThe Goonies, one of the many 1980s films that influencedStranger Things.
Paul Reiseris playing Dr. Owens, described as “a high-ranking member within the Department of Energy on a ‘clean-up’ assignment, tasked with containing the events of last year.” It’s possible that Dr. Owens could be one of the main villains this season, especially since it was never confirmed ifMatthew Modine’s Dr. Brenner will be back in Season 2. Series creatorsMatt DufferandRoss Dufferhave teased in the past thatStranger ThingsSeason 2 will feel more like a movie sequel, listingJames Cameron’sAliens, which starredPaul Reiser, as another movie that inspired this season.
Sean Astin,Paul Reiser, andLinnea Berthelsenjoin fellow new cast membersDacre MontgomeryandSadie Sink, who play step-siblings Billy and Max. Billy is described as “edgy and overly confident,” with a “violent and unpredictable nature”. His hobbies include stealing girlfriends away from their longtime boyfriends, playing drinking games and driving his black Camaro. Max is described as a skater girl who is tough and confident, but she also has a “complicated history” and is suspicious of everyone in her life. Hopefully we’ll get even more casting updates onStranger ThingsSeason 2 in the very near future.
