Jake Connelly, 13, got his big breakout in the final season of the hit sci-fi series Stranger Things.
Connelly stars in the Netflix original as Derek Turnbow, a school bully who initially bullies younger characters like Holly Wheeler (Nell Fisher).
Originally he appears to be a less stereotypical bully, but the creators expanded his role and turned Derek into a more compelling character who redeems himself and becomes an ally against the Upside Down threats.
Due to his sudden rise, Connelly is ready to emerge The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
During the talk, the duo had a light-hearted conversation based on his role in Stranger Things.
Connelly shared some memorable moments from the set like being accidentally tackled by Noah Schnapp during filming, and the next day Schnapp came to him to apologize.
He also shared how fans have nicknamed him “Delightful Derek” and “PG-13 Cartman” (from the south) because of his hilarious, 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 reprise their roles as they face the mysterious Upside Down one last time.
Stranger Things season five volume two will be released on December 25th, while volume three will be released on New Year’s Eve with a limited theatrical release in over 350 theaters across the US and Canada on New Year’s Day.
