Fan Favorite Actor From Hit Netflix Series Stranger Things Is All Set to Star in an Upcoming Massive Horror Game

Published 12/06/2022, 9:30 AM EST

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Celebrities in games aren’t anything new. There have been a lot of instances in gaming history where big names from the movies and other popular media have made their appearances in games. The genre of horror games is no stranger to this phenomenon, as big actors such as Norman Reedus, Justice Smith, and many more have starred in many big horror titles.  

Recently there have been some reports that an actor from one of the most successful series on Netflix, Stranger Things, is about to star in a massive horror game potentially coming out in the upcoming year. There hasn’t been much information available about this game yet. 

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Stranger Things is a Sci-fi horror drama created by the Duffer Brothers for the streaming giant, Netflix. The show was massively popular and had a significant influence on visual horror media. Critics and fans also praised the actors from the series, which also included the Hollywood veteran David Harbour, who played the role of Hopper ‘the Sheriff’ in the series. 

Stranger Things actor joins the cast of a Horror game 

The Stranger Things actor David Harbour is known for his superior acting skills and amazing dialogue delivery. He has made appearances in massive and iconic movies such as Quantum of Solace, Suicide Squad, Brokeback Mountain, and many more. Reportedly, he is all set to make his game debut. But he is not alone, Killing Eve actress Jodie Comer will also co-star in the same game. 

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In an interview with FanNation, Harbour said, “I actually have one coming out. Me and Jodie Comer did a video game. That’ll be coming out…I think it’s next year. A horror game.” Though there hasn’t been any official teaser or trailer for this game yet, according to the actor, this mysterious game will be probably released in 2023.

This may be his first video game appearance, but it will not be his last. The Veteran Hollywood actor has expressed that he would like to star in other games like God of War: Ragnarok, because he was moved by his friend, Richard Schiff’s performance as the all-father of Norse Mythology, Odin. There are also reports that David will be starring in the Grand Turismo Movie. 

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