Joe Keery Officiates Wedding Dressed as His ‘Stranger Things’ Character

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Joe Keery Officiates Wedding Dressed as His ‘Stranger Things’ Character

Joe Keery recently surprised fans by officiating a wedding while dressed as his character Steve Harrington from the popular series Stranger Things. The event, which went viral, showcased the actor’s playful spirit and love for costume festivities.

Wedding in Character

Keery appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to explain the unique circumstances behind his appearance. He revealed that he wore the Scoops Ahoy costume to officiate the wedding of his friends, Matt and Veronica, during a costume-themed celebration held around Halloween.

  • Costume Theme: Guests, including Keery, attended in various costumes.
  • Costume Origins: The costume was lent to him by Amy Parris, the show’s costume designer.
  • Memorable Moments: Other guests included characters like the Riddler and Shrek.

Behind the Costume

During his appearance, Keery shared his insights about the iconic nature of his costume. While filming season three of Stranger Things, he suggested modifying the look to suit the action scenes better. However, the show’s creators, the Duffer Brothers, encouraged him to keep the costume intact, emphasizing its significance as a stylish signature look.

Current Status of Stranger Things

Keery’s character, Steve Harrington, has become a fan favorite since his debut in season one. In season three, he took on a job at a local ice cream shop, which introduced the Scoops Ahoy outfit. Keery acknowledged that wearing the costume for a wedding felt different this time, stating it was a bit tighter than he remembered.

Stranger Things recently released its fourth season, beginning with four episodes. The final season will continue with two additional volumes, the next one debuting on Christmas Day, followed by the finale on New Year’s Day.