Steve Harrington

About

Steven Harrington (born June 1966) is a fictional character from the Netflix science fiction horror television series Stranger Things, portrayed by Joe Keery. Initially characterized as a stereotypically unlikeable jock, Steve has progressed throughout the series into a more courageous, thoughtful, and caring character. His character development has been well received, with critics calling him the series’ breakout character and its emotional anchor.
Initially a part of the first season’s recurring cast, Keery was promoted to a series regular in the second season.

Joe Keery originally auditioned to play Jonathan Byers prior to landing the role of Steve. Actor Chase Stokes, known for his role in Outer Banks, also auditioned for the role of Steve, but admitted that he forgot his lines and “effed up” at the audition.
The Duffer Brothers originally intended to make Steve’s character even more antagonistic, with his death slated to take place in the first season. Upon casting Keery, the Duffer Brothers “fell in love” with his portrayal and decided to keep Steve alive and give him a small redemption arc for the season. Executive producer Shawn Levy said…