Here are the newest stars of 'Stranger Things' who have joined for season 2

Jethro Nededog

2016-11-07T21:43:02Z

Several new faces are joining Netflix's hit "Stranger Things" for its second season.

A few of the actors you'll probably recognize — especially if you were a fan of the '90s sitcom "Mad About You" or the "Lord of the Rings" movies. Others you'll probably meet for the first time on the show's sophomore season.

But what we're most sure about is that the show's creators and writers, brothers Matt and Ross Duffer, will deliver another thrilling, blast-from-the-past, sci-fi adventure.

All the actors whose characters survived last season are expected to return. (And Millie Bobby Brown will reportedly reprise her role as Eleven.) The series is set to return in 2017.

So while you're waiting, why not get acquainted to the new kids on the block?

Here are the newest additions to "Stranger Things":

Sean Astin (whose "Goonies" is a reference point in "Stranger Things") as Bob Newby, a former nerd who went to high school with Joyce (Winona Ryder) and Hopper (David Harbour). He now manages the local Hawkins RadioShack.

Best known for: "The Goonies" (1985), "Rudy" (1993), and the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

Source: Entertainment Weekly

Paul Reiser as Dr. Owens, a high-ranking member within the Department of Energy. He's tasked with containing the events of last year.

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Best known for: "My Two Dads" (1987-1990), "Mad About You" (1992-1999), and "Aliens" (1986).

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Linnea Berthelsen as Roman, a young woman who suffered a big loss as a kid. Though Roman doesn't live in Hawkins, she's somehow connected to the events that occurred at the Department of Energy lab during the first season.

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Best known for: From Denmark, she is a newcomer with no major credits.

Source: Variety

Sadie Sink as Max, a tomboy with a complicated history and a healthy amount of skepticism.

Best known for: "American Odyssey" (2015)

Source: Entertainment Weekly

Dacre Montgomery as Billy, Max's older brother, a ladies' man with a violent streak.

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Best known for: "Power Rangers" (2017)

Source: ScreenCrush

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