Watch the new trailer for 'Free Guy,' starring Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Joe Keery, and Taika Waititi. In theaters August 13, 2021. https://imdb.to/3iwX6Tu | IMDb

At 19, Joe Keery was juggling rejection emails and side gigs while quietly chasing acting roles around Chicago. He’d grown up in a tight-knit Massachusetts family, where creativity was encouraged but success was never guaranteed. When auditions dried up, Joe didn’t quit—he enrolled at DePaul University’s theatre program, sharpening his craft while his parents helped however they could: covering school costs, supporting unpaid student productions, and cheering him through far more “no’s” than yes

During his downtime on the “Stranger Things” set, Joe Keery started writing and releasing music under the name Djo. But when his song “End of Beginning” went viral last year, he couldn’t hide his identity anymore. Keery told Anthony Mason about his new album, “The Crux,” revealing himself to the world and embracing vulnerability in his music. | CBS Mornings

Djo/Joe Keery went to Chicago to chase his dreams — and years later, his song “End of Beginning,” which is about the Windy City, became the #6 most-streamed song in the world. He told @anthonymasoncbs about how the city impacted his career. | CBS Mornings

"End of Beginning" by Djo (Joe Keery, aka Steve Harrington from Stranger Things) is a song filled with nostalgic vibes and emotional depth. Djo aka Joe Keery, who is also known for playing Steve Harrington in Stranger Things. The track combines smooth vocals, retro synths, and mellow guitar riffs. Lyrically, it explores themes of change, leaving home, and finding yourself, with standout lines like "You take the man out of the city, not the city out the man." With its catchy chorus, emotional ton

Joe Keery canta “End of Beginning” con su banda Djo y, de repente, todo encaja: Steve Harrington, 'Stranger Things', el final de una etapa y esa nostalgia que se queda flotando 🥹 Un tema que nació como fenómeno viral y que ahora suena a despedida, a recuerdo bonito, a crecer y dejar ir 🫶✨ #JoeKeery #Djo #EndOfBeginning #StrangerThings #StrangerThings5 #SteveHarrington | Fotogramas