With his character of Eddie in season 4 of “Stranger Things”, Joseph Quinn quickly became one of the favorite actors of the fans of the series. In an interview, the interpreter explains that he was inspired by a movie hero known to the general public.
In the shoes of an endearing and wrongly accused rocker, actor Joseph Quinn seduced the whole world. His character of Eddie Munson quickly became one of the major assets of season 4 of Stranger Things. And for good reason, a petition was created by fans to bring him back and his face even ended up in a huge cornfield in Indiana, United States. Crazy and unusual tributes that testify to the attachment that viewers have for the hero.
In an interview for Netflix, the actor thinks “touched by the reception of the public and the reactions aroused by Eddie”. “I remember these characters that I loved when I was young, there was a sense of belonging and I was protective of themhe continues. Knowing that some people feel the same for a character I play is crazy. I feel really, really lucky.”
When he talks about the characters who marked him during his young years, joseph quinn mentions Jack Sparrow, emblematic figure of Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. The whimsical hero played by Johnny Depp in five films even inspired the Briton: “This character is really the product of a brilliant performance by Johnny Depp and I stole a few bits from him to incorporate into Eddie.”
If the inspiration is visible through small details, like some of his movements and awkward attitudes, several fans had already noted the parallel on social networks long before the confirmation of the actor.
“You like Eddie Munson’s character because he looks like Jack Sparrow, you can’t tell me otherwise.“
“I can’t explain it, but Eddie Munson and Captain Jack Sparrow are on the same page.”
“Why does Eddie Munson remind me of Johnny Depp/Captain Jack Sparrow?“
“I just watched scenes from Eddie Munson (…) and I just noticed that he could play the role of a young Jack Sparrow if ever Johnny Depp does not reprise his role (which I hope not ).”
Stranger Things is available on Netflix.