Meet the New and Returning Cast Members of Stranger Things Season 2

Getty | Matt Winkelmeyer

We've still got a few days until Stranger Things comes back into our lives, but details have already begun to trickle in. We learned that there would, indeed, be justice for Barb in season two, and we've also got tons of information pertaining to episode titles, storylines, and the new and returning cast members, including our favorite tiny telepath, Eleven! Here's a brief overview of everyone who's signed on.

Sean Astin

Astin was added to the cast in November. He'll play Bob Newby, current manager of the RadioShack in Hawkins and former classmate of Joyce's.

Paul Reiser

Reiser will join as Dr. Owens, who works for the Department of Energy and has been asked to "clean up" everything that went down in season one.

Sadie Sink

Sink has joined the cast as Max, a tough, tomboyish character with a mysterious past.

Dacre Montgomery

Montgomery will play Max's older brother, Billy. He's a "violent and unpredictable" bad boy.

Millie Bobby Brown

Eleven is reportedly coming back! According to TV Line, Brown has been secured for season two.

Finn Wolfhard

Wolfhard will reprise his role as Mike Wheeler.

Caleb McLaughlin

Lucas Sinclair will inevitably return for season two.

Gaten Matarazzo

Get ready for tons more lovable moments from Dustin Henderson.

Winona Ryder

Ryder will once again play Joyce, the endearing but scatterbrained mother of Will and Jonathan.

Joe Keery

Not only will Keery be back as bad-boy-with-a-heart-of-gold Steve Harrington, but he's been promoted to a series regular!

Natalia Dyer

Dyer will reprise her role as Nancy Wheeler, Mike's sister.

Charlie Heaton

Will's brother Jonathan will be back, but will he finally win Nancy's heart?

Noah Schnapp

Like Keery, Schnapp has been promoted to series regular.

David Harbour

Why did Sheriff Hopper get in that car? Looks like we might get our answer, as Harbour is set to return.

Be in the Know
Great. Thanks for signing up!
Sign up for astrology, pop culture moments, TikTok trends, relationship advice, and much more.
We'll see you in your inbox
By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy.

Related