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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Stranger Things' breakout star Dacre Montgomery reveals reason for Hollywood break
Dacre Montgomery is spilling the beans on why he chose to step back from the spotlight amidst the hype around his breakout role in 'Stranger Things'. Why he stepped away from Hollywood Dacre Montgomery, best known for playing Billy Hargrove in 'Stranger Things', has spoken about why he stepped away from Hollywood for several years. The 30-year-old Australian actor became famous in 2017 with his role in the hit show, which he starred in until 2022. In an interview with The Daily Mail, Dacre said the entertainment industry has changed a lot, especially with the rise of social media. He explained, 'Traditional Hollywood stars existed because there was mystery, social media has done away with that. That's a large part of why I dropped off the map for the last five years.' He added 'I'm not trying to compete with anyone else; I'm living my truth and hopefully being able to pay the rent while I'm doing it.' Personal Toll Dacre also shared that acting can take a personal toll. He said, 'I've given a piece of myself to every role I've played and that's largely why I've taken time off,' he explained. 'Lately, there's been a lot of personal reflection about what I want in my career. I'm trying to gain a bit more control over where and what I'm working on.' In addition to his upcoming indie film, it was revealed last year that he will star in a thriller with Bill Skarsgard . "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
Metro
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Netflix star explains why he 'dropped off the map' for 5 years
Dacre Montgomery has revealed why he took a step back from acting for five years. The Australian actor, 30, made his film debut in the 2017 adventure comedy A Few Less Men, starring alongside Death in Paradise's Kris Marshall. He then went on to play Jason Scott / Red Ranger in the superhero film Power Rangers, but it was being cast in the blockbuster Netflix series Stranger Things that saw his career hit new heights. From 2017 until 2022 he played Billy Hargrove, the arrogant and abusive older brother of Max (Sadie Sink), however his character was eventually killed off in a heartbreaking scene. Dacre was nominated for an MTV Movie & TV Award for his performance, however in the years since he's only featured in a handful of other projects. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. He's now explained how he 'dropped off the map' in order to regain a sense of ownership over his career. 'I think things have changed. Traditional Hollywood stars existed because there was mystery,' he said. 'Social media has done away with that. That's a large part of why I dropped off the map for the last five years.' 'I'm not trying to compete with anyone else; I'm living my truth and hopefully being able to pay the rent while I'm doing it,' he added when speaking to The Australian. Dacre then explained that he decided to 'take time off' after investing so much into acting jobs. 'I've given a piece of myself to every role I've played and that's largely why I've taken time off,' he explained. 'Lately, there's been a lot of personal reflection about what I want in my career. I'm trying to gain a bit more control over where and what I'm working on.' Although Dacre won't appear in the fifth and final season of Stranger Things, he has said he's excited to see how showrunners Matt and Ross Duffer wrap it up. More Trending 'I'm more excited than anything for it to be over for the Duffer Brothers, because I know they have so many other awesome stories that, years ago, they were telling me about,' he recently told ScreenRant. 'I'm like, 'Guys, you haven't had the bandwidth to make this project'. So, that's my most exciting thing.' View More » Dacre will next be seen in the crime drama Dead Man's Wire, which follows the 1997 kidnapping by Tony Kiritsis of his bank mortgager and request for hostage money. He plays Richard Hall, while Kiritsis is played by Bill Skarsgård. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: 'I was a top UK cocaine smuggler and I think Top Boy is completely ridiculous' MORE: Netflix fans stunned as controversial film about a dog 'goes too far' MORE: Love is Blind tackled a dating taboo – and I was thrilled
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Stranger Things star Dacre Montgomery reveals why he had to quit Hollywood after Netflix role
Dacre Montgomery took a break from Hollywood to "gain a bit more control" over his career. The 30-year-old actor - who played Billie Hargrove on Stranger Things from 2017 to 2022 - stepped back from the film and TV world that year, and makes his return in new thriller Went Up The Hill. Reflecting on his decision to take a hiatus, he told The Australian magazine: "I think things have changed. Traditional Hollywood stars existed because there was mystery. 'Social media has done away with that. That's a large part of why I dropped off the map for the last five years." He added: "I'm not trying to compete with anyone else, I'm living my truth and hopefully being able to pay the rent while I'm doing it.' Dacre explained that he decided to "take time off" after giving so much of himself to his roles over the years. He said: "I've given a piece of myself to every role I've played and that's largely why I've taken time off. "Lately, there's been a lot of personal reflection about what I want in my career. I'm trying to gain a bit more control over where and what I'm working on." Dacre won't be part of the upcoming final season of Stranger Things, but he's exciting to see its conclusion, particularly for showrunners Matt and Ross Duffer. He recently told ScreenRant: "I'm more excited than anything for it to be over for the Duffer Brothers, because I know they have so many other awesome stories that, years ago, they were telling me about. 'I'm like, 'Guys, you haven't had the bandwidth to make this project.' So, that's my most exciting thing.' In September 2024, Dacre announced his directorial debut, The Engagement Party, and earlier this year it was confirmed he will also star in the movie. He told Deadline in a statement: "I could not be more honoured to be directing The Engagement Party, a film with an extremely important and timely message. "I'm equally thrilled to have such a wonderful team of collaborators to help bring this story to life.'
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dacre, Son & Hartley launches online auction service for properties
Yorkshire estate agent Dacre, Son & Hartley has launched an online auction service. The firm, which has offices in Bingley, Saltaire, Baildon, and Keighley, has partnered with property auction service provider, iamsold, for the venture. The company's Modern Method of Auction combines the benefits of a traditional auction with the convenience of online bidding, allowing users to browse properties and make offers 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Every auction property being marketed by Dacre, Son & Hartley still benefits from all the firm's marketing collateral, said a spokesperson - meaning they gain exposure across the company's North and West Yorkshire offices, as well as being listed on the firm's website and included in its mailouts to active buyers and investors; properties are also listed on property portals including Rightmove, Zoopla, Primelocation, and OnTheMarket. Patrick McCutcheon, head of residential at Dacre, Son & Hartley, said: "Our new auction service is a way to sell property quickly and securely, to financially committed buyers, which reduces the chance of a sale falling through." For more information about the Modern Method of Auction and the auction properties that Dacre, Son & Hartley is currently marketing, please visit and click 'Online Auctions.'
