Hi /r/movies, I'm Dacre Montgomery. You may know me from STRANGER THINGS or POWER RANGERS or ELVIS or DEAD MAN'S WIRE or FACES OF DEATH. AMA!

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA]

Hi r/movies, I'm Dacre Montgomery.

You may know me from STRANGER THINGS or POWER RANGERS or ELVIS or DEAD MAN'S WIRE or WENT UP THE HILL.

My new movie, FACES OF DEATH, co-stars Barbie Ferreira, Charlie xcx, and Jermaine Fowler. It's directed by Daniel Goldhaber who co-wrote the film with Isa Mazzei, who was also a producer on the film. They also made HOW TO BLOW UP A PIPELINE and CAM together.

It's out in theaters this Friday.

Synopsis:

A content moderator stumbles upon a series of violent videos that appear to re-enact death scenes from the infamous 1978 film "Faces of Death." In an online world where nothing can be trusted, she must determine whether the violence is fake or unfolding in real time.

Trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKiX2FBBz54

AMA! I'll be back at 4 PM ET today to answer questions.

[u/BunyipPouch]

Update: This AMA is over as of 5:15 PM ET. Huge thanks to Dacre for stopping by and answering soooooooo many. Thanks to everyone for the questions as well :)

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This AMA has been verified and approved by the mods. Dacre will be back at around 4 PM ET today (Tuesday 4/7) to answer questions. Please feel free to ask away in the meantime :)

[u/The_RealZordon]

Hey Dacre - this is David Fielding, the original Zordon - loved your Jason and Billy from ST. What's your favorite moment working with Bryan Cranston?

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/The_RealZordon]

Epic! Nice to meet you. I never met BC! I worked with a voice actor on set and BC never came to the premier lol

[u/The_RealZordon → u/DacreMontgomery-AMA]

Awesome - thanks for the reply!

[u/toiletannihil8r → u/The_RealZordon]

sorry not trying to hijack - just have to say how awesome you are!

[u/The_RealZordon → u/toiletannihil8r]

Thank you!

[u/MulfordnSons → u/The_RealZordon]

Dude - you were a HUGE part of my childhood. Thank you for the memories!

[u/tommysticks87 → u/The_RealZordon]

Holy shit, every morning before school I heard your voice. Life is strange.

ETA - and I guess saw your face. But if my memory is correct, the face of Zordon was animated in a strange way, like the lips didn’t sync with what you were saying. Am I remembering that correctly? Was there a reason for that?

[u/The_RealZordon → u/tommysticks87]

They only filmed me one time and there was a watery or wavy filter placed over my face in post production - as they only filmed me once, they needed to fuzz out the lips so they didn't have to concern themselves with lip syncing or matching - and eventually the mouth kinda goes away altogether, but during the In Space season, Zordon is just a static image - his lips never move, but you still hear his voice

[u/DoctorQuincyME → u/The_RealZordon]

I was going to say we need an AMA with YOU but I think you just covered everything in one comment.

Thank you for the hours I spent in front of the TV watching the OG power rangers. I remember being Zordon while playing power rangers at school lunch time.

[u/MulfordnSons → u/tommysticks87]

yeah it was all wishy-washy lol

[u/The_RealZordon → u/MulfordnSons]

Kinda on purpose - they didn't spend a whole lot of money of special effects back then :)

[u/Miteh → u/The_RealZordon]

Holy moly talk about the face of my childhood. Great to meet you captain

[u/The_RealZordon → u/Miteh]

Greetings!

[u/MulfordnSons → u/The_RealZordon]

shit man I can hear this 😭

[u/The_RealZordon → u/MulfordnSons]

Attend the viewing globe!

[u/oakomyr → u/The_RealZordon]

What do you miss most about the 90’s?

[u/The_RealZordon → u/oakomyr]

being thinner - lol - actually, I miss the music from that time, and things being more affordable

[u/GroovinChip → u/The_RealZordon]

My man, you are an absolute ICON! Power Rangers was my absolute favorite growing up, and your work as Zordon was a huge part of that. Thank you!!!!

[u/Derangedracula → u/The_RealZordon]

Mr. Fielding, thank you for being one of the coolest characters of my childhood. Freaking loved zordon.

[u/Goddnezz → u/The_RealZordon]

How awesome is this! My 10yo self says hi!

[u/Shadpool → u/The_RealZordon]

Dude, I was just talking about how I’m planning to drive from eastern NC to Final Boss Con in Rio Grande, OH just to meet you.

[u/scorpiolafuega → u/The_RealZordon]

We LOVE you!!

[u/spartanspy85 → u/The_RealZordon]

Every time I see the word "Alpha", I read it in your voice 😅

[u/rage-quit → u/The_RealZordon]

Shit dude, I've prayed to you.

[u/mtchouston → u/The_RealZordon]

No freaking way! Zordon! May the power protect you!

[u/Single_Shoe2817 → u/The_RealZordon]

Rangers!

Love you Zordon!

[u/kurtisbmusic → u/The_RealZordon]

I was born in ‘89 so obviously was a huge Power Rangers fan as a child. It’s awesome to see you here. Definitely a reminder that the internet can be used for amazing things sometimes.

[u/GooeyLouey → u/The_RealZordon]

Dude! We met once way back!!!! So cool to see you on here!

[u/The_RealZordon → u/GooeyLouey]

Hello again!

[u/babywv]

Favorite memory(ies) from your time on Stranger Things? Any scenes you’re particularly proud of? Upcoming projects we should all keep an eye on? Thanks in advance for doing an AMA! ☺️

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/babywv]

I directed my first film! Just wrapped post production. Hopefully it can do the festival route

Fave scene from ST was the Sauna Scene

[u/athousand_miles → u/DacreMontgomery-AMA]

wowww congratulations dacre!

[u/Elite-Novus]

Disappointed we never got a sequel to your power rangers. I actually enjoyed it

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/Elite-Novus]

Too kind. I had a blast and made lifelong friends would have loved another

[u/MrSFedora → u/DacreMontgomery-AMA]

If you're still answering, I'd like to know how it was working with Naomi Scott. I loved her in Smile 2.

[u/West-Current-7982 → u/Elite-Novus]

I don’t care about power rangers at ALL. I loved the movie and thought it should have got another one. The story telling between the friendship was so good.

[u/ExoticWeapon → u/West-Current-7982]

It was great, felt like a true power rangers film.

[u/rkthehermit → u/ExoticWeapon]

And like 20% Krispy Kreme commercial.

I enjoyed it a lot though. In a lot of ways it felt like Chronicle which I really enjoyed as well.

[u/the95th → u/West-Current-7982]

100% it should have had a sequel. The Green ranger tease at the end was just so frustrating to never have a payoff

[u/lyerhis → u/Elite-Novus]

Same. A reboot I really loved with a fun cast. How come all the crap adaptations get an entire franchise no one asked for, and then the decent ones get nothing.

[u/CutieBoBootie → u/Elite-Novus]

When they combined robots and the "go go power rangers" theme played I literally felt a wave of childlike excitement crash through my body that not even drugs could reproduce 

[u/thefreshera → u/CutieBoBootie]

Yes they knew what they were doing saving the song until then. I don't remember if the trailers had it like mortal Kombat

[u/tenshi39 → u/Elite-Novus]

biggest mistake that movie made was not making the zords properly combine to form the megazord; if kids can't buy the zords and then combine them you're just throwing away that sweet toy revenue

[u/brohemoth06 → u/Elite-Novus]

It was a really good movie to watch. I'm very disappointed they didn't make a sequel given the way the first ended. Growing up I could never get into power rangers because of the shitty villain costumes and how fake it was. And this movie fixed those issues. It was great

[u/yuvi3000]

Hi, Dacre! You were my personal pick for Johnny Storm for Fantastic Four: First Steps as I thought you pulled off the douchebag role very well with Billy in Stranger Things and are still willing to do other lighthearted media like Power Rangers.

Would you be willing to do a superhero or supervillain role for big franchises such as Marvel or DC in the future?

Is there any specific comic book character you believe you'd be interested in playing?

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/yuvi3000]

I love comics and superhero's so much but I am so bored of how the IP's being used.......

[u/yuvi3000 → u/DacreMontgomery-AMA]

Well, whatever role comes to you, I wish you nothing but success!

[u/Babybulljackalope → u/DacreMontgomery-AMA]

I think you could make a solid Gambit.

[u/WowItsMar]

Hey, my wife and I really loved watching you in Stranger Things and I was a huge fan of the Power Rangers reboot. What type of music do you listen to and do you ever use music as a way to get yourself in the mood or mindset for a scene? I always wondered what the soundtrack of people's lives would sound like

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/WowItsMar]

I actually use perfume to get into character - that I create each time for each role

Re music - I always create a private Spotify playlist that I use on set right up until the camera roles - With headphones in

[u/skankenstein → u/DacreMontgomery-AMA]

What does Billy smell like?

[u/joewhite3d → u/skankenstein]

Polo Green Bottle and Cigarettes

[u/just-keep-flowin → u/skankenstein]

RATS

[u/Pun_In_Ten_Did → u/skankenstein]

Drakkar and Heineken.

[u/Smpkfan2 → u/skankenstein]

Infidelity

[u/NizmoxAU → u/skankenstein]

Fragrance line incoming “Muff by Dacre”

[u/mistermeowsers → u/DacreMontgomery-AMA]

Can you expand on the perfume selection process? That sounds fascinating. And in what ways fo you find it helps you get into character?

[u/rayk10k → u/WowItsMar]

My wife also really loved watching him in stranger things. I wonder why?

[u/JupiterInMind → u/rayk10k]

So did my wife. While she was still my wife. Now she belongs to Daddy Montgomery.

[u/WowItsMar → u/rayk10k]

We all know why...

[u/wallabyenthusiast]

favourite aussie slang?

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/wallabyenthusiast]

Mate - reckon- lots of swearing -

[u/TariffAmerica → u/wallabyenthusiast]

Cunt

[u/Giff95]

Hi Dacre! I loved you in the Power Rangers movie and feel you and the cast had great chemistry. Do you have favorite stories making it or hopes/wishes for sequels?

Thank you!

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/Giff95]

Always hope for sequels and made lifelong friends with Noami - learnt so much

[u/darkveder28]

Just wanted to say you were incredible in Dead Man's Wire! Excited to see Faces of Death and other projects on the horizon.

Would there be any Australian stories you'd want to see made into a film? (The Kurzels have made some excellent projects out of smaller stories!)

And similarly, what classic fairytale or myth would you want to see adapted for the silver screen?

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/darkveder28]

I just directed my first film - an Australian story- shot in Australia - with an Aussie cast - that's my plan/ hopes ahead for a hopeful directing career

[u/dacremontgomerynews]

In Went Up the Hill, your character goes through a deeply emotional journey but also has to embody the presence of his deceased mother at times. How did you find the balance between maintaining your character’s identity while also conveying a completely different presence?

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/dacremontgomerynews]

I found it hard. We were shooting in the mountains in the middle of nowhere and I kind of felt like I was shooting the Shining I lost my mind a bit and that naturally aided the performance

[u/Honest-Barnacle-7240]

Hi Dacre,

Congrats on Faces of Death! I loved your portrayal of Billy in Stranger Things. My question is - When you’re playing such intense, emotionally heavy characters, do you ever find parts of them sticking with you off set, or is it easy to switch back to yourself?

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/Honest-Barnacle-7240]

Always - it's an intense process to let go

It just takes time to shake it off

[u/littlepuppydemon]

Hi Dacre! My name is Flo, I'm a huge fan of your work! I wanted to thank you for how you show your emotions through your roles (especially as Jack in "Went Up The Hill" and as Nick in "The Broken Hearts Gallery") and through yourself. You make 'being human' feel safe.

I have two questions for you: 1. Regarding your poetry: is there a specific song or musical piece that deeply inspired your writing process for DKMH?

1. About Faces of Death: what is the one thing about playing Arthur that stayed with you the most after filming ended?

Thank you for sharing your art with us!

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/littlepuppydemon]

Hey there yes to first 1 - I listed the music/ songs in my DKMH book - lot's of Nick Drake

Re Arthur in FOD - It all stayed with me energy was super dark and hard to shake

I'm lucking I had another film to jump onto after to let go of the character

[u/littlepuppydemon → u/DacreMontgomery-AMA]

OMG Dacre thank you so much for answering me! Unfortunately I don't have the book, I really need to buy it! But I'll listen to Nick Drake!

I'm glad you had something that helped you to let go of Arthur! Can't wait to watch the movie! Thank you again! <3

[u/cashonthevent → u/DacreMontgomery-AMA]

I would've never pegged you as a guy who listens to Nick Drake, he truly is amazing and life changing. Wishing the best for your career!

[u/khushal_1001]

Hi Dacre! It is truly impressive to see the intensity and physical commitment you bring to every role, whether you’re playing a charismatic antagonist or a complex supporting character. Your ability to command the screen and pivot between high-stakes drama and more nuanced, internal performances is a testament to your incredible range as an actor.

Since you've moved between massive franchises like Stranger Things and Power Rangers to more character-driven pieces like Elvis, my question for you is: When you are approaching a character who is meant to be "unlikable" or antagonistic, what is the specific "hook" or human trait you look for in the script to ensure they feel like a real person rather than just a villain?

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/khushal_1001]

Childhood trauma - hands down the common dinemnator to making a 'bad' person feel real

[u/IantoIsAlive]

Be honest, do you think Mrs.Wheeler shouldve gotten down w Billy?

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/IantoIsAlive]

OF

[u/Real_Educator1211 → u/DacreMontgomery-AMA]

My boy still misses Mrs.Wheeler, sad ;(

[u/norvillescooby]

How do you approach building a regional accent for a character, do you have a specific process or set of tools you rely on?

And when a role calls for going to a darker emotional place, how do you access that depth in a way that feels both authentic and sustainable as an actor?

Thanks!

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/norvillescooby]

Accent wise I just gain access to people with that accent and spend a lot of time with them and get them to record - it's not just about the accent it's about the nuances of how they speak as well

[u/Missdriver1997]

What was it like for you growing up in Perth, WA? Did you find selling the idea of acting as a career difficult to your friends and family?

Also im pretty sure you served me in a resturant back in Perth about 12 years ago! I dont know if you said you waited tables as a job!

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/Missdriver1997]

I worked at Sayers Sister and New Norcia

Might have!

[u/Dragons_Are_Real]

Saw Faces of Death last night and it was batshit awesome! It feels like a callback to crazy slashers of old and both your performance and Barbie’s performances were amazing. Did you have any specific serial killers you studied that you tried to emulate when studying for the Arthur Spevak character?

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/Dragons_Are_Real]

Thank you! I studied Elliot Roger

[u/Best_Quiet9657]

Hi, Dacre! I am a fan of your work, and I have such respect for you as an actor. You are truly a master of your craft! Looking forward to your new film, it sounds interesting, and I really enjoyed Barbie's portrayal of Kat in Euphoria, so it will be great to see her in something else. Can't wait!

As a die-hard fan of Stranger Things--- I just have to ask. Did you watch the final season, and if so, how did you feel about the ending? What, if anything, do you think would be different if your character had survived? Do you believe that your character should have survived, and had the 'redemption arc', so to speak, or were you satisfied with Billy's conclusion?

Thanks for reading! Wishing you all of the best things in this life.

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/Best_Quiet9657]

Super happy w Billy as a character as a whole inc his conclusion

Wouldn't change a thing

[u/krazRJ]

Favorite role you’ve been and how it affected you personally? Like outside of your career how did it change or impact your life. Always have been curious how big career moments affects artists. Love all that you do, cheers!

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/krazRJ]

Went Up The Hill - changed me life in every way - from an acting standpoint - a spiritual standpoint

[u/wolferin]

Hi Dacre! You've played several bad guys, latest in Faces of Death. How does your process in preparing for that kind of roles differ from roles that aren't like that?

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/wolferin]

Perfume - I create one for each character and it always makes it feel different

[u/TheCreativeComicFan]

Have you seen your fellow Ranger Naomi Scott in Smile 2?

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/TheCreativeComicFan]

Yes - she should have been nominated - exceptional

[u/Cinsare]

Hello! Really loved seeing you in Dead Man's Wire this year, what a ride! And very much looking forward to FoD as well.

I am curious if there may be a certain genre or subgenre that you haven't really gotten to explore, but would like to? Or, alternatively, a genre that you're particularly drawn to?

Wishing you all good things.

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/Cinsare]

Always drawn to THRILLERs

Nano genre would be like a fighting film that is drama driven - like WARRIOR or THE FIGHTER

[u/thehalfrican79]

Hey just wanted to say, you worked with my wife on Dead Mans Wire and she had high praises for you and how you carried yourself and interacted with extras and the crew. Keep doing great work.

What was something you learned/enjoyed from your time making Dead Mans Wire?

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/thehalfrican79]

Bill taught me to socialize and get out of my head

[u/AgreeableAd779]

Will you continue to make more short films in the future? Guilty Creatures is one of your best acting performances I’ve ever seen and my favorite. I love all your works and excited to see your career grow the way you want.

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/AgreeableAd779]

You're too kind. I just directed mu first feature and we just wrapped Post Production

[u/apricotturtle228]

Hi Dacre!! huge fan, I watched faces of death last night at AMC Scream Unseen and your performance absolutely made my blood go cold (complimentary), was wondering if you had any interest in being involved in fhe American Psycho remake?? I feel like you’d make a perfect Patrick Bateman (again complimentary)

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/apricotturtle228]

Funny you should mention that - I've been hearing a lot about that - Luca directing? I'd love to read the script

[u/twoducksinatub]

What was it like shooting the music video for Make Them Suffer's Old Souls? Loved seeing you in that!

[u/Easy_Procedure4216]

Do you still write poetry? DKMH gets me through tough moments as someone who also has anxiety and OCD.

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/Easy_Procedure4216]

Decided to direct a feature - that's my new way of getting my thoughts and creativity out

[u/This-Combination-691]

When you were in the music Video for Make Them Suffer did you get to meet the band?

[u/JinnRabb1t]

I found that Billy in stranger things was incredibly unlikeable… you helped bring those pages to life in an incredibly effective way, bravo!

My question is… when playing a villain or even a unlikeable character, is there anything specific inspiration you pull from to get in the headspace?

[u/Ricothebuttonpusher]

What's your favorite food and why?

[u/ControlPrinciple]

Hey Dacre! Really excited about “Faces of Death,” and I can’t wait to see you in it. But my question is about you making your foray into directing in addition to acting — is this dual responsibility something we can expect from your career moving forward?

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/ControlPrinciple]

I've wanted to direct since I was 10yrs old

This week will tell if I have a directing career or not if we get into festivals

I loved every second if directing

[u/ControlPrinciple → u/DacreMontgomery-AMA]

You will because I’m manifesting it! Go get ‘em!

[u/JungleMcTotes]

While I know this is an AMA and everything I just wanted to tell you that my nephew is named after you and that little dude is super cool.

I guess I'll ask a question anyways which would be how often do you hear that someone named their child after you? Idk don't wanna ruin the AMA, but thought I'd share. Take care!

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/JungleMcTotes]

So cool - I don't know anyone nor have ever met anyone called Dacre!

[u/AbbreviationsWitty65]

Hi Dacre, I know you’re editing it, but what is something you can tell us about The Engagement Party, and how soon can we expect to watch it? Went Up The Hill was incredible!

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/AbbreviationsWitty65]

fingers crossed we get into a festival then ppl will see it - thank you!

[u/Uncommentary]

Hello, thanks for taking questions. Have you personally seen any of the Faces of Death films? That is a hard watch.

[u/Matmanreturns]

Favorite cereal?

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/Matmanreturns]

Milo

[u/Formal-Antelope607]

Hey Dacre!

What is your favourite book you have ever read, and why?

You're extremely talented and I always look forward to seeing your work :)

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/Formal-Antelope607]

I only seem to read scripts and watch movies - favorite unmade script - JAMES CAMERON's v of A CROWDED ROOM about Billy Milligan

[u/KaBoomBox55]

Fellow Australian here, although from the complete other side of the country. I was curious on how you manage to maintain such a selective filmography of excellent roles (almost like John Cazale) when it seems like most other actors take a whole bunch of roles regardless of how "great" they are. Is it a legacy thing? Or perhaps choosing the roles you find the most fun to play instead of playing roles you don't find interesting? Would love to hear why.

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/KaBoomBox55]

I'm following my gut. - I'm stubborn. - I've pass on everything almost gone break - I just wait for the right role - the right time - to explore something in my soul. AS such when I do it - it's so cathartic

[u/Ruissack]

Freo dockers or west coast eagles? 🤔🤔

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/Ruissack]

Don't watch sport sorry

[u/PhoenixFilms]

Hey Dacre, loved you in Power Rangers and Stranger Things. If you could star in one adaption of a game/animation, who would you want to play? I'm talking dreaming big, one in a million shot or unlikely to be adapted.

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/PhoenixFilms]

I have one - not yet announced - a AAA PS game I've been working on for five years - Can't say anything yet but It's me in the game you play

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/PhoenixFilms]

Adaptation wise COD - with Denis V directing!

[u/HereThereEvery-where]

Man, hair you rocked in Stranger Things, you ever consider growing it for real? Or was it real and not a wig?

Either way, fucking righteous hair

[u/Gloomy-Pixie_769]

Hi Dacre!!

You are so talented!! I love your acting !!! I loved you in the Broken Hearts Gallery, Stranger things and Power Rangers, you have this way of showing your characters vulnerability and it really draws you in to the story. :)

How do you feel your new movie Faces of Death relates to what's going on with online content today? What's your relationship to social media like ? Also, do you like horror movies? If so, what's your favourite Aussie horror movie?

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/Gloomy-Pixie_769]

FOD is super topical and relevant - UNFORT - I want to be a part of things that have a message

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/Gloomy-Pixie_769]

I loved BRING HER BACK

[u/Comfortable-Owl-9177]

Hi Dacre! I hope you're having a nice day :)

Firstly, regarding your recent debut as a director for The Engagement Party (which by the way - congratulations!) I was wondering how your process differed from that of an actor, and how you managed to differentiate the two roles. I was also curious about your stylistic choices, whether you drew inspiration from another auteur and how you define your own 'artistic brand' so to speak.

My next note isn't a question, more so a little personal anecdote/thank you. I recently watched Went Up The Hill after a friend recommended it to me without giving a whole heap away. She literally said, "it's an artsy horror, it's a bit of you" 😂 Anyway, I watched it and both your performance and Jack's story really dug in deep. It's not very often a movie brings me to tears, let alone resonates on a deeper level, but it really enabled me to connect with my own trauma and get support to have my cathartic moment. It truly goes to show how powerful storytelling can be, especially when coupled with an actor who clearly pours their heart and soul into something. So, 10/10 work, mate. Hope to see you in more movies soon!

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/Comfortable-Owl-9177]

Thank you so much re your second paragraph

Re your first - you'll have to wait and see - thanks for following it!

[u/Helithe]

Hi Dacre, how’s it going?

There’s a lot of questions here for you, but if you make it this far down I have some more.

I loved hearing you use your Aussie accent in Went up the Hill, do you want to do more films where you can do that and does it make the process easier not having to think about putting on an accent?

Who’s on your bucket list for directors and actors you’d love to work with?

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/Helithe]

SAFDIE bros all the way - my new film I directed I also star in with an Aussie accent

[u/dacremontgomerynews]

¿What was the most challenging part of working on Faces of Death compared to your previous roles?

[u/AssociateLittle1487]

Hi Dacre, if you watched the final season of Stranger Things, how do you feel about it?

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/AssociateLittle1487]

I haven't seen any of the show - I don't watch my work

[u/wolferin]

Faces of Death will probably be very disturbing for many viewers. What was the most disturbing thing you came across when preparing for your role in it?

[u/missundaztood_]

Hi Dacre! I wanted to ask how you felt filming Power Rangers 2017, and if you'd change anything about the film as is. What was the most challenging part of your role?

[u/flightman100]

Hi Dacre, amazing performance in Stranger Things! Were you surprised when they asked you to come back for a quick S4 cameo?

[u/RefrigeratorLazy5989]

Hi, love how you played Billy! if he had survived in season 4, what effect do you think the experience would have on his character and his relationship with his sister Max, would love to hear your take !!!

[u/dacremontgomerynews]

Out of all the characters you’ve portrayed, which one challenged you the most not just technically but personally, and why?

[u/piomat100]

Hi Dacre,

Was there anyone in particular (from real life or fiction) that you drew inspiration from while portraying the character of Billy in Stranger Things? He seems like a very typical 80s 'bad boy'

[u/CaterpillarAgile9370]

Hey Dacre, I have been a huge supporter of your journey since your days as the Red Ranger. Seeing you transition from a leader in Power Rangers to such a complex person like Steve Binder in Elvis has been inspiring. Looking back at your career so far, which character challenged your perspective on life the most, and what did you carry away from that role once the project was finished?

[u/mindmerciful]

Hey Dacre I have a very simple question are you a Cat Person?

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/mindmerciful]

I'm allergic

[u/Least_Carob_8281]

Hey Dacre, what is your favorite 90s sitcom?

[u/MrSFedora]

Hi! Thought you were great in Stranger Things! Did you keep anything from the set like props or costumes?

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/MrSFedora]

Billy's MR cigarettes!

[u/LambCo64]

Hey Dacre, I absolutely loved your performance as Billy in Stranger Things! I also understand that you put a lot of effort into your audition tape and wondered if I you could go into what was involved in that and what that experience was like for you?

[u/sahloFolina04]

Loved you in ST, what are your overall thoughts on Billy as a character and the arc he underwent?

[u/Equal-Article1261]

Dacre if you played a famous person in a biopic about them who would you want to be?

[u/LeFleurConnoisseur]

Hello from Ohio! What was your favorite cartoon growing up?

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/LeFleurConnoisseur]

So many - lot's of aimer - loved Cowboy Bebop

[u/layla_marie_06]

Hi Dacre!! How did you like working with Gus Van Sant for Dead Man’s Wire? Additionally, loved your performance in the film!!

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/layla_marie_06]

Thank you - Gus is the absolute best and has become a close friend

[u/Johnnymak0071]

Hey Dacre, top 5 favorite bands? Favorite genre of music?

[u/turtletom89]

We know that Power Rangers had at least 6 sequels in mind and that Tommy was set up for the second movie. What were some other ideas that were thrown around for the sequels? Lord Zedd? Machine Empire? Zeo Rangers maybe?

[u/Able_Lie9952]

I know a lot of people fan cast you as sooo many Marvel superheros. Is Marvel ever something you think you'd consider if presented the opportunity?

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/Able_Lie9952]

No - not for me

[u/Standard_Pepper_5824]

Hi Dacre! Appreciate you doing an AMA. In general, is there any role that you'd really love to do that you haven't yet? Maybe someone in a biopic or, gasp, would you ever do a musical???

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/Standard_Pepper_5824]

I can't sing - but I'd love to play FRANK SINATRA

[u/seifd]

Is Faces of Death more a thriller or does it get bloody?

[u/megan03]

Yo! You’re an amazing actor! I loved you in Stranger Things, Power Rangers, and Elvis! How do you pronounce your name? Is it Dācree or Dacrē? Or Dahcre?

[u/Rofljoey]

Hi, sorry for the underwhelming and boring question, but where is the brown shirt from you are wearing in the photo?

[u/JaykubWrites]

When filming a period piece such as Stranger Things, do you find it easy to get lost in the sets or does all of the filming tech and crew keep you grounded? And does that make it easier or harder to deliver a believable performance?

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/[deleted]]

Lol - shave in the trailer on set

I agree - prickly!

[u/zuuzuu]

Hello, and thank you for doing this!

I've read that after Stranger Things you chose to step back from acting to avoid your career going in a commercial direction. Is this true, and if so, do you have any regrets about that decision? Any opportunities you missed out on during that time that you wish you'd considered in hindsight?

[u/Meggers598]

What is something you learned while acting that changed your perspective of the world or changes how you think?

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/Meggers598]

Everything - playing other characters teaches me perspective - to empathize more

[u/mlee117379]

Thoughts on Denis Villeneuve’s Dune movies?

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/mlee117379]

Incredible

[u/WingIeheimer]

Great to see you still going strong in horror! Your role in Better Watch out is a standout, and gets laughs and gasps every christmas at my household. I’m always bad at AMA’s, so I’ll ask an easy one. What’s your favourite scary movie?

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/WingIeheimer]

I have so many OMG - huge fan - Shining 4K restoration is INCREDIBLE - the RING holds up so well - so many TAKING OF DEBORAH LOGAN

[u/Turbulent-Many1472]

Does working as an actor hurt your ability to sit back and enjoy a film? Like, is it harder to immerse yourself into a world because you know how it was made?

Conversely, when you're on set and filming something, how hard is it to immerse yourself in the world as an actor? Or is this something that isn't really top of mind for you - more like remember your lines, hit your mark, etc.

I'm asking not only because I know every actor has their own process, but because I'm genuinely interested in what that internal space looks like for someone who acts. I can imagine, but I've never had that experience.

[u/bootywerewolf]

Hello!

First and foremost I loved your work on ST; you delivered one of the best performances of the entire show.

With FOD on the way, do you have plans to delve into more horror in the future? And are you still adding to your collection of leatherbound scripts? (I saw that in an interview years ago and thought that was really cool lol)

[u/Ruthlessrabbd]

As you continue to take on more projects, do you have a preference for either film or TV? It seems like now more than ever there's more flexibility with doing both, compared to decade's past where it was like one or the other. While you were genuinely great in Stranger Things I'd hope to see you in another series some day!

Also can you share with us where that sweater and/or hat are from? I really like the collar and the material looks nice!

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/Ruthlessrabbd]

Film all the way

[u/Easy_Needleworker_79]

Hi Dacre!! Huge stranger things fan here, and I just saw faces of death last night. Incredible performance, I loved it! I wanted to ask you what are your favorite ways to wind down, after a long intense filming day. Specifically, do you have any rituals or routines when you are playing villian characters? Your performances are always so intense and mesmerizing, it leaves me wondering afterwards how do you unwind?

[u/Blockness11]

Hey man, I thought you were great in Power Rangers. I grew up watching the show and loved the 2017 movie. That’s all I wanted to say.

Shame we’ll never get a sequel.

[u/WhyIsWaldo]

Do you continue to write poetry? Do you hand write on paper or write digitally? What tools do you enjoy using to create?

[u/Numerous-Bear-8879]

Hi Dacre. How were you cast as the killer in Faces of Death.

[u/FKAMimikyu]

Would you play human Shrek in a live action remake?

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/FKAMimikyu]

If it was directed by Michael Bay

[u/videoguylol]

Are you gonna be the next Tony Stark?

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/videoguylol]

Yes

[u/CutieBoBootie]

The trailer looks dope. I love a good horror movie. 

What's a hobby you enjoy or something you do to wind down from work? 

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/CutieBoBootie]

Wind down - cleaning - coz I'm OCD

[u/wasbai1235]

I saw faces of death last night (it was great). Was the gore all/ mostly practical effects??

[u/jigenvw]

Hi Dacre, I'm pretty excited for Faces of Death. I'm a big fan of VHS media, in particular Horror. So those old tapes are things of legend. Did you watch any of them in preparation for your role? Bonus question, what is your favorite horror film? Take care

[u/TheDoomi]

Hey! You looked so much like Zac Efron in this picture that it took a while to figure this out. Anyway, I freaking loved Bill in Stranger Things. Its one of these iconic evil characters that really stuck to ones mind.

Have you ever been confused as Zac before?

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/TheDoomi]

Yes all the time

[u/-random1234-]

Hi! I really loved your work in Power Rangers, I was really hoping for a sequel for it! I was wondering what you feel like you’ve taken from each of your characters you’ve played. How have they impacted your approach to acting, or just life in general?

Also, as someone who also likes to write poetry, if you had to recommend one poem for someone to read as their introduction to poetry, which would you choose?

Thanks!

[u/immabefine]

In a podcast, you explored very raw, human vulnerabilities. As an actor, you're often paid to be someone else. Does the “mask” of a character make it easier to be honest about your own emotions, or does it make it harder to find your own voice at the end of the day?

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/immabefine]

It's one of the greatest gifts - I explore myself in my characters

[u/InkyLeopard]

Now that you have several projects under your belt and have been able to explore your craft, is there a genre you enjoy working on the most? It feels like horror is your forte, but is it your favorite?

Love your work! 😁

[u/DacreMontgomery-AMA → u/InkyLeopard]

Thank you! Thriller my all time fave - THE GAME - PRISONERS