The official plot is out

Levysaid of the new characters. “Like the show itself, it’s multigenerational new characters and really, really intriguing ones.”

Heading up the new additions is Sean Astin who made his start as a 13-year-old in 1985 classic The Goonies, a Steven Spielberg-produced adventure following a group of kids in the 80s. He’ll be playing Bob Newby, a ‘former nerd’ who went to school with Joyce Byers and Sheriff Hopper. Newby now runs Hawkins’ local RadioShack.

Paul Reiser (Diner, Whiplash) has been cast as Dr. Owens, an official with the Department of Energy who’s tasked with containing the events of season one.

Three kids have also been added to the cast. First up is Max (Sadie Sink), a ‘tough and confident 13-year-old female’ who has a complicated history and difficult relationship with her stepbrother, Billy (Dacre Montgomery, the new red Power Ranger). Those around her are suspicious of her background. She also uses a skateboard to get around, contrasting with the boys’ bikes.

Max’s aforementioned step-brother, Billy, is a ‘super muscular, overconfident 17-year-old’ who ‘steals peoples’ girlfriends, is a drinking game pro and drives a black Camaro’. Rumours are flying around the school that he once murdered someone thanks to his ‘edgy’ demeanour and his violent temper. This comes out on those closest to him. Billy is a ‘potential’ season regular.

Last, but not least, is Roman (Linnea Berthelsen). Creators The Duffer Brothers said: ’After growing up homeless with a drug-addicted mother, she suffered a great loss at an early age and has been seeking revenge ever since.’ Roman is also an outsider who struggles to understand or connect with other people. Speaking about the first episode of season two, Jim Hopper actor David Harbour called it “fun and dark and complex,” adding how the character have developed since the first season and are now tackling both inner and outer demons.

In an AMA, Harbour was also asked which episodes fans should be most excited for, the actor spoke about four and five being “pretty epic” as the story moves fast and “the tension is so high.”

He continued: “They’re killer, but I haven’t even seen eight and nine yet, and they’ll likely be even better.” THE INDEPENDENT