Jake Connelly, 13, had his big break in the final 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).
Originally, he appears to be a stereotypical minor bully, but the creators expanded his role, making Derek a more compelling character who redeems himself and becomes an ally against threats to his side.
Given his sudden rise, Connelly is expected to make an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
During the chat, the duo had a light-hearted conversation based on their role in Stranger Things.
Connelly shared some memorable moments from filming, like accidentally being approached by Noah Schnapp while filming, and then the next day Schnapp came up to him to apologize.
He also explained how fans gave him the nicknames “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 reprized roles, as they face the mysterious Upside Down for the last time.
Stranger Things Volume two of season five will be released on December 25, while volume three will be released on New Year’s Eve, with a limited theatrical release in over 350 theaters in the United States and Canada on New Year’s Day.
