The Arlington Heights native, who likes video games and the Chicago Bears, said he pretty much “winged it” for his big debut as Derek, a bully-turned-hero.

Jake Connelly talks about his dream-come-true role on Stranger Things as Delightful Derek and shares stories from filming the ...

Despite making his debut in the latest season of Stranger Things, Jake Connelly has quickly gained popularity, making people ...

Jake Connelly has quietly risen as one of Stranger Things Season 5's most talked-about breakout actors. From humble Chicago ...

Joining a show like Stranger Things in its final season could be intimidating, but Jake Connelly's experience does not seem ...

Netflix Tudum recently released the audition footage of Jake Connelly, who plays Derek Turnbow in Stranger Things Season 5.

In the fifth season of Stranger Things, Connelly takes the role of Derek Turnbow, a character who comes in as a typical bully ...

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Champion figure skater Alysa Liu is one of several guests on Monday's "Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." Fresh off winning ...

Jake Connelly repeats “suck a fat one” in a Cartman-style voice, linking his foulmouthed Stranger Things season 5 character to a classic South Park meme.

Marvel star Simu Liu addressed one of Stranger Things Season 5's most discussed behind-the-scenes controversies involving actor Jake Connelly. The Shang-Chi actor defended Connelly's use of a stunt ...

Fans think a chalkboard in Stranger Things hides a major clue—linking Vecna to the 1962 novel 'A Wrinkle in Time.' ...