09-05-2025
'Stranger Things' Star Dacre Montgomery Just Announced Career-Changing Hollywood Move
Stranger Things star Dacre Montgomery is set to make his directorial debut with The Engagement Party, Deadline reports, marking a major career step for the Netflix actor.
'On a beautiful, secluded island, amidst the golden rays and ocean breeze of a stunning beach house, two couples reunite to celebrate a momentous occasion. Until a conflicting memory arises which threatens to tear their relationships apart,' the synopsis reads. 'With each wave crashing against the shore, the line between memory and manipulation blurs, forcing them to confront a question they've tried to forget: What really happened that night?'
Written by Joey Anast, the film will also see Montgomery star alongside Lily Sullivan (Evil Dead Rise), Abbey Lee (Mad Max: Fury Road) and Arlo Green (M3GAN).
'I could not be more honoured to be directing The Engagement Party, a film with an extremely important and timely message,' Dacre Montgomery said. 'I'm equally thrilled to have such a wonderful team of collaborators to help bring this story to life.'
Nick Batzias and Virginia Whitwell will produce for GoodThing Productions alongside Ian Booth and Nash Edgerton.
'We felt strongly that this was a special film from the start. It's a bold and unique exploration of trauma, love, friendship and consent,' Batzias and Whitwell said. 'Writer Jory Anast and director Dacre Montgomery are brave and fearless storytellers and we're delighted to be working with them on this important film'.
Montgomery previously portrayed the role of Billy Hargrove on Stranger Things. The show's final season is expected to air later this year.
