Sherman Augustus from “Stranger Things”

“You’re giving the audience a little bit of yourself, you know, so folks think I’m a mean guy in real life. I am. Or no, I’m not. I’m not a mean guy.”

Welcome Sherman Augustus:

We’re joined on the Starline by a son, dad, director, musician, producer, former football player, Taekwondo black belt and does some acting on the side. His latest role is Lt. Colonel Jack Sullivan in “Stranger Things”. We welcome Sherman Augustus.

Sherman, let’s go Beyond the Mic. This cast is a who’s who of stars. What made this role one you loved from the get go?

Your character is on the hunt for Eleven / Jane. How has working with Millie Bobby Brown and the rest of this cast special for you?

You’ve portrayed characters in “Dexter”, the “NCIS” world and even “Murder, She Wrote”. Has this role soothed your recurring acting itch, or is there another future role we will be talking about soon?

The Rockin’ 8:

Sherman Augustus from “Stranger Things” joins us for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, just trust your first instinct. There is no Pressure.

1. Do you prefer a joint lock or a choke hold?

2. Which role from your past is the one you loved other then Jack?

3. Which character of your “Daughter of Django” graphic novel was your favorite?

4. When on a plane do you prefer a window, aisle or middle seat?

5. Where is your place in the desert that gives you peace?

6. What was your dream car growing up?

7. Did anything find its way to your home from either the Into the Badlands or Stranger Things set?

8. Yes, No or Maybe: Have you ever talked about Fight Club?

One Big Question:

How did the way you see your character in “Stranger Things” change from audition to now?

The Wrap:

He loves Joshua Tree, choke holds and wants you to watch Season 5 of Stranger Things. Sherman Augustus thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.

And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.

Check out Sherman on his Instagram here.

Listen to other Beyond the Mic conversations with actors here.