Actors From the '80s on Stranger Things
The Setting Isn't the Only '80s Part of Stranger Things — These Cast Members Are, Too
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Best known to most audiences as Lord of the Rings' loyal Samwise Gamgee, Astin actually is coming full circle in a way on Stranger Things. Back in 1985, Astin was one of the kids in the classic The Goonies, a kid-centric adventure movie whose influence can be seen on Stranger Things.