Sean Astin made his live-action Netflix debut in a big way with Stranger Things Season 2, where he played the lovable but ill-fated Bob Newby. Bob seemed like such a great guy that some fans ...

Season 2 included more scares and introduced fans to a beloved new character, Bob Newby, played by Sean Astin. Unfortunately, Bob didn’t survive , but Astin had a special request for the character.

Sean Astin does not want to take the elevator. The 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Goonies' star talks about joining ... Bob Newby is the kind of guy who says “easy-peasy.” ...

Sean Astin has been a familiar face to millions for more than 30 years, but his turn as Bob Newby on season two of “Stranger Things” took the “Goonies” and “Rudy” star to a new level ...

Did you know that Sean Astin lived through a legit Mamma Mia! moment? Did you ... That’s what we see in Bob Newby, a character that didn’t have to get involved with ...

Sean Astin, aka Bob the Brain, ... As Bob Newby (or Bob the Brain, as the character was known in high school), he played the devoted boyfriend of Joyce Byers (Winona Ryder), ...

Sean Astin starred in "The Goonies" and "Lord of the Rings," which is why his character Bob on "Stranger Things 2" is a very meta casting choice.

The second season of Netflix's "Stranger Things" introduced viewers to Bob Newby (played by Sean Astin) a naive, tech geek and love interest of Joyce Byers.There's one scene that likely took ...

Long live, Bob Newby! The character, played by The Goonies’ alum Sean Astin, was a large part of Stranger Things season 2, as a dorky yet sweet love interest for Joyce (Winona Ryder), much to ...

Sean Astin has emerged as the fan favorite of “Stranger Things 2,” but his role as Bob Newby, Superhero was far from assured. The “Rudy” and “Lord of the Rings” star originally ...

As the end of Stranger Things nears, Sean Astin gets real about why Bob Newby shouldn't appear in the upcoming final season, and it makes sense. Skip to main content. Open menu Close menu.

Sean Astin has been a familiar face to millions for more than 30 years, but his turn as Bob Newby on season two of “Stranger Things” took the “Goonies” and “Rudy” star to a new level of fame with the ...