Here's Where You've Seen the ‘Stranger Things’ Cast Before

• Stranger Thingscharacter:Joyce Byers
• What else she’s been in:Beetlejuice、美人鱼、剪刀手爱德华布拉姆toker's Dracula, Heathers, The Age of Innocence, The Plot Against America.

Easily one of the most talented and respected names in Hollywood, Ryder is known for dozens of iconic films that date back to the '80s, fromBeetlejuiceandMermaidstoGirl, Interrupted. Not surprisingly, the Oscar-nominated star also has several accolades under her belt, including a Golden Globe forThe Age of Innocenceand a Screen Actors Guild Award forStranger Things.

• Stranger Thingscharacter:Jim Hopper
• What else he’s been in:Hellboy, Bllack Widow, Quantum of Solace, The Green Horne, The Equalizer, Suicide Squad

He may have gained recognition for his portrayal as Officer Jim Hopper, but even before he landedStranger Things, Harbour had quite the resume. Most recently, he starred as Santa Claus inViolent Nightand did a bit of voice work for shows likeQ-ForceandStar Wars: Visions.

• Stranger Thingscharacter:Mike Wheeler
• What else he’s been in:It, It: Chapter Two, The Goldfinch, Dog Days, When You Finish Saving the World

Fun fact: Wolfhard made his directorial debut with the comedy short film,Night Shifts, back in 2020…when he was just 17 years old. Aside from acting and directing, he also ventured into music, having served as the lead vocalist in a rock band called Calpurnia. He currently has a new band, called The Aubreys, and you can hear some of their music in his film,The Turning.

• Stranger Thingscharacter:Eleven / Jane Hopper
• What else she’s been in:Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Godzilla vs. Kong, Once Upon a Time in Wonderland

Brown has come a long way since she made her acting debut on ABC'sOnce Upon a Time in Wonderland. Just three years later, after landing a few small parts in shows likeNCISandModern Family, she got her big break withStranger Things. Fast-forward to the present day, and she's on a roll with two highly anticipated films in the works, includingEnola Holmes 2andDamsel.

• Stranger Thingscharacter:Will Byers
• What else he’s been in:Waiting for Anya, Hubie Halloween, Who Are You, Charlie Brown?

Observant fans will recognize him from Drake's music video for "In My Feelings," but Schnapp is also known for voicing the titular character inThe Peanuts Movie(and the follow-up video game). In 2021, he appeared in the documentary,Who Are You, Charlie Brown?

• Stranger Thingscharacter:Lucas Charles Sinclair
• What else he’s been in:Concrete Cowboy, Shades of Blue, The New Edition Story, Summer Camp Island

McLaughlin didn't make his feature film debut until 2020, when he starred alongside Idris Elba inConcrete Cowboy. But before then, he showcased his acting skills on Broadway as Young Simba in the musicalThe Lion King. The actor has since landed guest roles in shows likeBlue Bloods,Law & Order: SVUandShades of Blue.

• Stranger Thingscharacter:Dustin Henderson
• What else he’s been in:恶作剧的邂逅,黑名单,Nickelodeon's Unfiltered

Fans ofPrankedmight be familiar with Matarazzo’s second Netflix show,Prank Wars. But in addition to this, he did some voice work on Netflix'sMy Father's Dragonand starred in the upcoming comedy movie,Honor Society.

• Stranger Thingscharacter:Nancy Wheeler
• What else she’s been in:Hannah Montana: The Movie, Don't Let Me Go, Yes, God, Yes, Velvet Buzzsaw, Things Heard & Seen

After making her acting debut inHannah Montana: The Movie, she landed a few supporting roles in films that range from sci-fi dramas to satirical horror. And now, in addition to playing Nancy Wheeler, she's working on two new films:ChestnutandAll Fun and Games.

• Stranger Thingscharacter:Jonathan Byers
• What else he’s been in:Shut In, Marrowbone, The New Mutants, No Future

Although he started off as a musician, Heaton pivoted to acting and managed to get his big break withoutanyformal training. While working as a bartender, he landed a string of guest roles on British shows, fromCasualtytoVera. And now, he’s winning fans over as Jonathan.

• Stranger Thingscharacter:Karen Wheeler
• What else she’s been in:The Sopranos, Mad Men, Supergirl, Third Watch, Paper Towns, Monsters and Men

You've most likely seen this Bronx native in at least one of your favorite shows, whether it be好妻子,感兴趣的人orNCIS. For her work onMad Men, where she played Faye, the actress earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series.

• Stranger Thingscharacter:Martin Brenner
• What else he’s been in:Full Metal Jacket, Married to the Mob, Gross Anatomy, Pacific Heights, The Dark Knight Rises, Weeds

The Golden Globe winner boasts more than 50 acting credits and has worked with artists like Madonna and the Jonas Brothers (NBD). Still, he has plenty of new projects on the horizon, including his upcoming filmsOppenheimer,RetributionandMy Love Affair with Marriage.

• Stranger Thingscharacter:Max Mayfield
• What else she’s been in:The Glass Castle, Eli, The Americans, American Odyssey, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

You may recognize her from theFear Streettrilogy or as the lead in Taylor Swift's short film,All Too Well. But the actress has also dabbled in theater, having starred in Broadway productions likeAnnieandThe Audience. Sink currently has two new movies in the works, includingThe WhaleandDear Zoe.

• Stranger Thingscharacter:史蒂夫·哈林顿
• What else he’s been in:Free Guy, Molly's Game, Spree, No Activity

Fun fact: Straight out of college, Keery attended over 100 auditions before landing his first role. After working a few commercials and appearing in shows likeChicago FireandEmpire, he landed his breakout role as Steve. But aside from acting, Keery is also a musician who used to be part of a rock band called Post Animal. He’s dropping his new album,Decide, in 2022.

• Stranger Thingscharacter:Murray Bauman
• What else he’s been in:Without Remorse, Fleabag, Go On, Like Father, Jobs, The Other Guys

The actor started out as a comedian and then ventured into voice work for several adult animated shows, likeEagleheartandAqua Teen Hunger Force. To this day, he still does plenty of voice work on projects like Netflix'sI Heart ArloandInside Job. He's also set to star in the upcoming Apple TV+ miniseries,Lady in the Lake.

• Stranger Thingscharacter:Billy Hargrove
• What else he’s been in:Elvis, Power Rangers, The Broken Hearts Gallery, Better Watch Out

The 27-year-old Aussie actor has only appeared in a handful of films, withStranger Thingsbeing his first TV series . But you may also recognize him from Angus & Julia Stone's music video for "Chateau." Montgomery also runs a podcast calledDKMH, where he shares his own poetry.

• Stranger Thingscharacter:Robin Buckley
• What else she’s been in:The Good Lord Bird, Italian Studies, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Ladyworld

As it turns out, Hawke is a triple threat. The 23-year-old got her start in modeling before she ventured into acting, landing her first role as Jo March in theLittle Womenminiseries. Then, with a few acting credits under her belt, she pursued music, releasing her first two songs in 2019. Expect to see more of Hawke in her upcoming films,Asteroid CityandMaestro.

• Stranger Thingscharacter:Sam Owens
• What else he’s been in:Aliens, Beverly Hills Cop, My Two Dads, Mad About You, Red Oaks, Whiplash, Fatherhood

The seasoned actor and comedian boasts dozens of acting credits, but he's nowhere near finished. In addition to his most recent appearance as The Legend onThe Boys, Reiser also joined the main cast for an upcoming comedy series,Reboot.

• Stranger Thingscharacter:Henry Creel/Vecna
• What else he's been in:The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, The Twilight Saga, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows—Part 1, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, Camelot

Clearly, Bower has a penchant for starring in fantasy films. He's best known for playing Caius inThe Twilight Saga, but he has also appeared in shows likeThe Prisoner,WillandUrban Myths. Prior to 2020, the actor and model was the lead singer of a London-based band called Counterfeit.