Did You Know These 3 ‘Stranger Things’ Actors Have Ties to New England?

"Stranger Things" dropped a Christmas present on December 25 with Season 5, Volume 2, leaving only the series finale left for fans on New Year's Eve.

Are you enjoying the final season?

Whatever your feelings as the show wraps up, you might be surprised to know that three of its stars have connections to New England.

Joe Keery Was Born in Massachusetts

Joe Keery, who plays Steve Harrington on "Stranger Things," was born in Newburyport, Massachusetts, according to Wicked Local.

Boston.com reported that the actor and musician began his acting career at the performing arts program Theater in the Open at Maudslay State Park in Newburyport.

In addition to "Stranger Things," Keery has starred in the Ryan Reynolds' movie "Free Guy" as well as the TV series "Fargo."

He was recently spotted in his hometown at a local coffee shop, according to Mass Live, graciously taking a picture with some of the staff during his visit. Sometimes you just need a coffee break after fighting some demogorgans, right?

David Harbour Went to College in New Hampshire

David Harbour, who plays police chief Jim Hopper on "Stranger Things," graduated from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, in 1997, according to Valley News.

But that's not where his New England ties end. Q97.9 noted that his time at the Theater in Monmouth, Maine, was "the happiest he'd ever been." He visited Maine in 2023 for a special Q&A event in Monmouth.

Harbour has also starred in movies like "Hellboy" and Marvel's "Thunderbolts."

During his 2023 stop in Maine, he visited A1 Diner in Gardiner and even took a photo while he was there.

Gaten Matarazzo Was Born in Connecticut

Rounding out the New England trio is Gaten Matarazzo, who plays Dustin Henderson on "Stranger Things."

According to CT Insider, the young actor was born in New London, Connecticut, in 2002 and lived in Mystic for two months before moving to New Jersey.

Short-lived New England stay, right?

Yes, technically, but CT Insider reported that Matarazzo would return to Connecticut on multiple instances from participating in the Starpower Talent Competition Nationals at Mohegan Sun, as well as being a part of the touring company of "Les Miserables" and performing in New Haven in 2013.

He's also starred in "The Angry Birds Movie 2" and "Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy."

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As "Stranger Things" heads toward its end, it’s fun to know a little New England helped shape some of the cast. Sure, Hawkins may be fictional, but the local pride is very real.

Did you know these actors had New England connections?