‘Stranger Things’: Hawkins' New Lifeguard Plays A Key Role In Season 3
ActressFrancesca Realehas been cast in a significant recurring role in the third season of Netflix’s sci-fi throwback seriesStranger Things(stylized title:Stranger Things 3). Season 3is set in the summer of 1985, and when the citizens of Hawkins, Indiana head to the pool to escape the summer heat, they’re going to need someone to keep an eye on them. That’s where Reale comes in. Read more about the newStranger Thingslifeguard below.
Deadlinesays Reale will play a character named Heather, “a popular lifeguard at the Hawkins Community Pool who becomes the centerpiece of a dark mystery.”
The idea of a dark mystery involving a pool instantly makes me think about Barb from season 1, who was swiped by the Demogorgon in an empty pool outside Steve Harrington’s house. But since a major subplot of season 2 was about dealing with Barb’s death, I doubt the show would be interested in repeating that type of plot point again. Maybe the dark mystery has to do with Heather’s past, or maybe the show will just throw all of its good will right out the window and have the Demogorgon (or some other Upside Down-creature) pose as this new character and trick humans into thinking it is one of them. Who knows what evil schemes those creatures are plotting!
Reale is relatively new to acting, having appeared in a few shorts since 2013 and playing a supporting role on another Netflix show,Haters Back Off!Her casting inStranger Thingsseason 3 serves as a bit of a reunion for her, since she recently finished filming an indie feature calledYes, God, Yeswith her futureStranger Thingsco-starNatalia Dyer, who plays Nancy Wheeler on the sci-fi series.
Stranger Things 3will see the return of all the major actors from the first two seasons:David Harbouras Chief Jim Hopper,Winona Ryderas Joyce Byers,Millie Bobby Brownas Eleven,Finn Wolfhardas Mike Wheeler,Gaten Matarazzoas Dustin Henderson,Caleb McLaughlinas Lucas Sinclair,Noah Schnappas Will Byers,Charlie Heatonas Jonathan Byers,Joe Keeryas Steve Harrington,Dacre Montgomeryas Billy, andSadie Sinkas Max.
Reale is joining a handful ofother actorsnew to the showfor season 3:Cary Elwesas Mayor Kline,Jake Buseyas a journalist named Bruce, andMaya Thurman-Hawkeas a mysterious “alternative girl.”
Stranger Thingsseason 3 doesn’t have an official premiere date yet, but it may not hit Netflixuntil2019.
