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Dacre Montgomery on ‘Dead Man’s Wire’ and Life After ‘Stranger Things’

Dacre Montgomery on ‘Dead Man’s Wire’ and Life After ‘Stranger Things’

Summary

Dacre Montgomery, known for his role in Stranger Things, stars in the film Dead Man’s Wire, directed by Gus Van Sant. The movie is about a true event where Montgomery plays a bank president taken hostage in 1977. Montgomery discusses his excitement about working with renowned actors and directors and shares his experience with people's mispronunciation of his name.

Key Facts

  • Dacre Montgomery gained fame from the TV show Stranger Things.
  • He stars in Dead Man’s Wire, directed by Gus Van Sant.
  • The movie is based on a true story from 1977 about a hostage situation.
  • Montgomery plays a character named Richard Hall.
  • Bill Skarsgård plays Tony Kiritsis, the person holding the bank president hostage.
  • The fast-paced production helped convey the feeling of urgency in the film.
  • Montgomery mentions common mispronunciations of his name, comparing it to "acre" with a "D."

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