Jake Connelly, 13, made his breakthrough in the latest season of the hit sci-fi series. stranger things.
Connelly stars in the Netflix original as Derek Turnbow, a foul-mouthed school bully, who initially torments younger characters like Holly Wheeler (Nell Fisher).
He originally appears to be a minor stereotypical bully, but the creators expanded his role by turning Derek into a more compelling character who redeems himself and becomes an ally against the threats of the Upside Down.
Given his sudden promotion, Connelly will appear in Tonight’s show starring Jimmy Fallon.
During the chat, the duo had a lighthearted conversation based on their role in stranger things.
Connelly shared some memorable moments from the set, like being accidentally approached by Noah Schnapp during filming and then the next day, Schnapp approaching him to apologize.
He also shared how fans nicknamed him “Delightful Derek” and “PG-13 Cartman” (from the south) because of his hilarious and sassy attitude.
The series’ epic season finale will see Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Joe Keery, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Winona Ryder, David Harbor and more in their reprising roles, as they face the mysterious Upside Down one last time.
stranger things Volume two of the fifth season will be released on December 25, while volume three will be released on New Year’s Eve, with a limited release in over 350 theaters in the US and Canada on New Year’s Day.
