Dacre Montgomery Finally Reveals Why He Stepped Away from Hollywood
So, let’s talk about Dacre Montgomery — yes, Billy Hargrove from Stranger Things , the character who showed up, caused chaos, and somehow still became a fan favorite. For the past five years, he’s been noticeably out of the public eye, and now he’s finally opened up about why he chose to step back from Hollywood just as his career was exploding.
Dacre explained that his disappearance from the spotlight wasn’t accidental at all. It was a conscious choice, made so he could regain a sense of normalcy after the wild attention that came with Stranger Things seasons two and three. He mentioned that the mystery surrounding actors — that old-school Hollywood aura — has been fading fast because of social media. In his words, the constant exposure has “done away” with the mystique that once surrounded big stars. That loss of privacy was one of the main reasons he decided to drop completely off the map for several years.
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At just 30, he’s already had time to reflect deeply on what fame cost him and what he wanted moving forward. He shared that every role he’s taken required a piece of himself, and after a while, that emotional output becomes exhausting. Taking time away was simply necessary. Instead of chasing every role or competing with other actors, he wanted to focus on living his truth — and, as he joked, hopefully still earning enough to pay the rent.
Although Dacre has been largely absent from major projects, he isn’t done with acting. His quiet return begins with Went Up The Hill , a ghost story marking his first big step back into the industry. It’s a different pace and a different kind of project, reflecting his desire to choose work more intentionally rather than getting swept up in Hollywood’s relentless momentum.
One thing he made clear is that he won’t be returning for the fifth and final season of Stranger Things , which wraps up in December. Fans may be disappointed, but for Dacre, stepping away from the show was part of a bigger journey toward maintaining balance and control over his career.
In many ways, his story is a reminder that even those who seem to be living the dream sometimes need to pause, rethink, and protect their peace. And now that he’s returning on his own terms, there’s a real sense of anticipation — not just for what roles he’ll choose next, but for how refreshed and reinspired he might be.
Here’s hoping the next time he faces a monster on-screen, it’s one he’s excited to take on — and not one demanding another piece of his sanity.
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