Overview

• The project’s script was identified four years ago, with Montgomery spending the intervening years fundraising and gearing up for a rigorous prep phase.
• His indie drama Went Up the Hill—starring him as a grieving son opposite Vicky Krieps—premiered at TIFF 2024 and opened in U.S. theaters on Aug. 15.
• Montgomery used a five-to-six-year hiatus from acting after Stranger Things to align his career with art-house cinema and seek roles that resonated with his creative vision.
• Hands-on collaboration with directors such as Gus Van Sant, who invited him to contribute a scene to Dead Man’s Wire, fueled his confidence to helm a film.
• Describing himself as a "total cinephile," he aims to craft stories with meaningful impact by retaining creative control in both directing and acting.