Joe Keery unveiled the unique bond he shares with his fellow 'Stranger Things' cast members, asserting that this connection would be an enduring part of his life. Amidst the whirlwind of fame, Joe expressed gratitude for having his co-stars by his side, acknowledging that achieving celebrity status so swiftly would have been far more arduous without their unwavering support.
Discussing his song 'Charlie's Garden,' which drew inspiration from his co-stars Charlie Heaton and Natalia Dyer, Joe confided in The Guardian, "This tune serves as a small homage to everyone in Atlanta who left an indelible mark on me. My community there ended up being far more crucial to me than I could have ever fathomed. We are eternally intertwined… We had each other's backs at all times. It wasn't like being Macaulay Culkin, standing solitary amidst the spotlight. I've always felt incredibly fortunate in that regard, like I secured one-eighth of a close-knit circle."
Joe, who performs under the moniker Djo, had to prioritize 'Stranger Things' over his band Post Animal. Initially, he pined for his old life in Chicago and openly admitted to feeling intense FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). He reminisced, "What an extraordinary opportunity… I was plucked from obscurity and catapulted into the public sphere. But almost instantly, I was greeted with a wave of… oh, how I missed my friends and that sense of community! It took me several years to come to terms with that transition."
Furthermore, Joe delved into his personal struggles, revealing that he often grapples with fear and anxiety, finding it challenging to forge new connections.
