Random Things About Joe Keery (12 items)

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  (#5) He's Also A Rockstar

  Or, more appropriately, rockstar-in-training. Keery is part of a band called Post Animal, in which he sings and plays guitar. He's described Post Animal as "a psychedelic, rock and roll band." They have released music and toured, and with Keery's newfound Hollywood fame, big things are surely in store for Post Animal.

  "I've been doing both music and acting since I was pretty little. Just for fun," Keery said. "Being able to pursue both professionally is the greatest thing in the whole world. I feel pretty blessed."
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  (#10) He Has A Theater Degree From DePaul University

  A show like Stranger Things that has such a high profile and passionate fan base can make us forget the actors we see aren't just pop culture darlings. In many cases, they are trained actors with college degrees and extensive experience in theater. Keery has a degree from The Theatre School at DePaul University in Chicago. While at DePaul, he played roles in a number of theatrical productions, including Angels in America and Spring Awakening. These productions were surely good training ground for all the roles that have (and will continue to) follow.
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  (#8) He Auditioned For The Role Of Jonathan

  When Stranger Things was still a glint in the eyes of the Duffer Brothers and they were in the process of casting, Keery submitted an audition tape. He wasn't auditioning for Steve, though - he was shooting for the role of Jonathan Byers, Will's older brother. While Jonathan eventually went to the superb Charlie Heaton, Keery was asked to read for Steve, and the pairing of actor and role just clicked.

  "Right away, I was like, I don't necessarily think I have the right look for [Jonathan]," Keery said. "And then when I did audition for Steve, I felt I had a pretty good understanding of what they wanted the character to be. I also had a pretty good idea of what I personally wanted to bring to him. So that's how the character Steve is now."
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  (#11) He Was On Empire

  Remember when Joe Keery was on Empire? Before Stranger Things, he appeared as Tony Trichter III on one episode of the hit television show. Tony was an aspiring rapper…and a bad one at that. Keery got the chance to rap - poorly - for the role, but remember: it takes a lot of talent to sing badly. Think Meryl Streep in Florence Foster Jenkins.
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  (#1) He Looks Just Like A Young Hopper

  At first glance, Keery doesn't share much of a resemblance with David Harbour, the actor who portrays police chief Jim Hopper on Stranger Things. But photos of a young Harbour have recently emerged, and they have elicited quite a reaction from Stranger Things fans. There is a shocking similarity between Keery and Harbour, so much so that the two could have easily been mistaken for twins. The same crinkly eyes, cheeky smile, and identical hair-dos that were the glory of the 1980s. Fans, understandably, have had their minds blown by the similarities. Could this somehow play a role in a future Stranger Things storyline? We'll have to wait and see.
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  (#2) He Was In A Domino's Pizza Commercial

  Keery continued his homage to the '80s with a recent Domino's Pizza commercial. In the spot, he recreates Ferris Bueller's Day Off iconic opening sequence. But the commercial is more than just homage; it's a shot-by-shot reenactment of Ferris's monologue, except with pizza tracking. Obviously, being Domino's, pizza plays a big role in the commercial, but Keery is the spry and impish star. Oh, and Alan Ruck, who played the unforgettable Cameron in the original Ferris Bueller's Day Off, makes an appearance in the commercial as well. Perfection.

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