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77 thoughts on “Hi! My name is Alec Utgoff and I play Dr. Alexei on ST, Ask Me Anything!”
How did you prepare for this role ?
Was there anything that you put your own spin on that wasn’t initially in the script ?
Thank you for doing this to.
Hello Alec! I’m really happy for all the love and support you got by playing Alexei on Stranger Things. You deserved it! I just wished they didn’t killed him off so quickly 🙁 But anyways, here are my questions:
1. What was the most challenging part of playing Alexei on Stranger Things 3?
2. Can we expect more projects in the future? Series? Movies, maybe?
Thank you and good luck on your career! Will be supporting you\~
Hi Alec! Thank you for doing an AMA.
What’s the most fun part of working on Stranger Things?
What’s the difficult scene to shoot?
What would you do if you were not an actor?
Hi Alec!!! As a fellow Russian Orthodox Christian, I am wondering how you have been able to find the balance between your Faith and your career? Thanks so much, and LOVE your performance in Stranger Things!!! Best of luck in everything God bless you 🙂
How do you feel about being cast as Russian when your family is Ukrainian?
I really enjoyed your performance, especially because it reminded me of some of my Russian friends who have visited the US (and thankfully went home alive haha). There is a lot of tension between Russia and the US right now and I was happy to see a Russian character being humanized and treated like someone who just had the same wants and desires as anyone else. I know there is tension between Russia and Ukraine too and I hope it wasn’t a conflicting role for you.
Being a foreigner in America, Alexei found comfort in slurpees and cartoons. Like Alexei, is there anything you found comfort in when you moved from Ukraine to the UK?
Hi Alec!! You were amazing as Alexei this season, a fan favourite for many reasons. You brought so much personality to this character, we all grew so attached in just a handful of episodes.
What was your favourite scene of the season? To watch? To film? Any fun improv moments that made the cut?
Did you expect the character of Alexei to become such a fan favourite and so quickly? What was your reaction as the recognition for yourself as an actor and the character grew?
Hey there! Amazing job your character was extremely lovable and enjoyable! I could tell exactly the sort of emotions your character was going through especially the fear at the start of the season. Do you happen to know if the russians have a clue about the danger residing in the upside down?
for all of the actors who played the russians, were they all fluent/from russia or were they taught russian for their role? also, i just wanted to say that alexei is one of my favourite characters this season, he’s just so sweet and lovable c:
How do you think being such a beloved character in Stranger Things will affect your career? Did it hurt to have to leave Stranger Things so soon? On a lighter note, is cherry your favorite flavor in real life?
>!Did you know your death hit me and my fiance the hardest?!< Ok seriously, was it really strawberry and you had to lie it wasnt cherry? Was it even a slushy?!?
I know the AMA is over, but in case you ever come back to check this thread, know that my daughter and I cried real tears when your character was shot! My daughter especially was heartbroken. For a character with a relatively minor part, you gave Alexei a lot of personability and charm. Thanks for that!
How did you prepare for this role ?
Was there anything that you put your own spin on that wasn’t initially in the script ?
Thank you for doing this to.
What’s wrong with strawberry?
How does it feel to be the most loved/missed character this season
Did you expect all the attention you would get from this character when you first got the role? and how have you liked all the fans noticing you?
What was your favorite part about playing Alexei?
Hello Alec! I’m really happy for all the love and support you got by playing Alexei on Stranger Things. You deserved it! I just wished they didn’t killed him off so quickly 🙁 But anyways, here are my questions:
1. What was the most challenging part of playing Alexei on Stranger Things 3?
2. Can we expect more projects in the future? Series? Movies, maybe?
Thank you and good luck on your career! Will be supporting you\~
PS: No cherry, no deal.
Alexei!
One question. Is it rigged or nah?
First of all, I loved your character!
Which character would you wanna play if you didn’t play Alexei?
What do you think of Michael Stein & Kyle Dixons soundtrack?
Last question, was it Suzies fault?
Best regards:)
Do you actually like cherry slurpees
Do you know Russian, or did you just learn what you said in the show?
Will they bring you back as Alexei’s twin brother who is out for revenge?
Hey Alec!
Are you actually that good at throwing darts at balloons or was it all fake?
Please tell me you kept your Woody the Woodpecker plush?
Alexei 4eva!!!!
Hey Alec, what music have you been enjoying lately and who was your favorite person to work with out of all the cast?
How did you find about stranger things and did you enjoy being on set?
Hi Alec! Thank you for doing an AMA.
What’s the most fun part of working on Stranger Things?
What’s the difficult scene to shoot?
What would you do if you were not an actor?
Are you fond of 80’s cartoons (Looney Tunes, etc) like your character Alexei does? If so, what are your favorites?
Как тебе живётся за рубежом? Ты вроде эмигрировал ещё в детстве, но всё равно интересно узнать твоё мнение о разных странах где ты жил/снимался
Hi Alec!!! As a fellow Russian Orthodox Christian, I am wondering how you have been able to find the balance between your Faith and your career? Thanks so much, and LOVE your performance in Stranger Things!!! Best of luck in everything God bless you 🙂
I’ve looked at your social media and you’re a really positive person! So, I guess my question is: how do you stay so positive?
Also you were so wonderful and sweet as Alexei! Thank you for giving us such an awesome character! 😀
How do you feel about being cast as Russian when your family is Ukrainian?
I really enjoyed your performance, especially because it reminded me of some of my Russian friends who have visited the US (and thankfully went home alive haha). There is a lot of tension between Russia and the US right now and I was happy to see a Russian character being humanized and treated like someone who just had the same wants and desires as anyone else. I know there is tension between Russia and Ukraine too and I hope it wasn’t a conflicting role for you.
When Alexei was shot, was that blood dripping from his body or cherry slurpee?
If Alexei had survived, which character in Stranger Things do you think he’ll be most excited to meet?
Being a foreigner in America, Alexei found comfort in slurpees and cartoons. Like Alexei, is there anything you found comfort in when you moved from Ukraine to the UK?
Are you fluent in Russian? If so, how good was Brett Gelman (Murray)’s Russian?
What other languages do you speak?
Do you like woody woodpecker in real life??
Also I made fan art for you https://www.reddit.com/user/Oliverlovesalexei/comments/cefnb7/alexei_fan_art_it_looks_bad_i_know/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share
Pd: Aaa I love Alexei :”D
Love from Spain<3
Are you able to eliminate your accent when speaking any of your secondary languages?
Hey Alec! Were you aware that your character was going to be killed off in such a short amount of time, or was it expected?
Also, how does it feel to basically have a cult?
How often when you introduce yourself do people call you Alex by mistake and how much does it annoy you, as a fellow Alec it does annoy me very much
Btw you were my favorite character in season 3, and the fact we share the same first name is pretty cool to me.
How was filming and the cast? What was your favorite part of the whole thing?
Hi Alec!! You were amazing as Alexei this season, a fan favourite for many reasons. You brought so much personality to this character, we all grew so attached in just a handful of episodes.
What was your favourite scene of the season? To watch? To film? Any fun improv moments that made the cut?
What is it like being the most dangerous man in the world who murders children while evilly sipping on slurpees?
Are you really russian?
Hi Alec, my questions are:
What are your next projects? Are you going to appear on another film or series soon?
Thank you. I loved your work on the season!
Alec! Thank you for making season 3 worth watching.
Now how the hell do i audition for season 4!
what was your favorite part of being on this season?
Did you expect the character of Alexei to become such a fan favourite and so quickly? What was your reaction as the recognition for yourself as an actor and the character grew?
Hi. I loved your preformance and would love to know. Was the slurpee real and what flavor was it?
Ive heard nothing but great things about the entire cast and the duffers, what’s the greatest part about working with the crew?
Did you go get a free cherry slurpee on 7/11 to fulfill the last wishes of Alexei?
Why did you change your mind and start to like strawberry slushies?
Hi. What was your favorite scene with your character?
What will you do if world_record_alexei beats the egg for most likes on instagram?
What was your favorite part of playing Alexei?
How are you handling the rise to fame being so fast and so large?
Hello, Alec! I don’t really have a question but just wanted to say that you were wonderful and my heart shattered when Alexei was killed.
Thank you for all of the feels. Haha. Hope you’re well!
What was your favorite behind-the-scenes moment?
Hey there! Amazing job your character was extremely lovable and enjoyable! I could tell exactly the sort of emotions your character was going through especially the fear at the start of the season. Do you happen to know if the russians have a clue about the danger residing in the upside down?
Who did you become closest to while working on the set of Stranger Things?
What is your favorite flavor of slurpee?
Do you think that it would have worked with you staying alive. And what’s wrong with strawberry
Hey Alec! Приветсвия от русской фанатки)) There’s a lot of questions about slurpees so instead I’ll ask what’s your favourite weird food combo?
What influences did you have into shaping alexie into the character he ended up being
What’s your favorite flavor of Slurpee irl?
What would Alexei have thought of the corn dogs?
Do you think Alexi really knew the ramifications of what he was doing or was he merely doing as he was told without much knowledge?
Favorite vodka?
Hi! I’m a huge fan and have a question about being Alexei as a character. Irl, are you like him at all, or is it hard to become him when acting?
What’s your favorite piece of Alexi fan art?
Do you actually enjoy Cherry Slushies?
were you a fan of stranger things before you were casted?
what was the first thought you had when you got the role for stranger things?
Would you have wanted a bigger role?
What part of Alexei’s character do you feel you most connect/relate to?
who was your favourite cast member to work with?
for all of the actors who played the russians, were they all fluent/from russia or were they taught russian for their role? also, i just wanted to say that alexei is one of my favourite characters this season, he’s just so sweet and lovable c:
Hi, Alec! Thanks for answering these questions! I was wondering if you were a fan of Stranger Things before you were cast this season?
Did you watch season 1 or 2 before you stated playing Alexei?
P.S-I love you
How do you think being such a beloved character in Stranger Things will affect your career? Did it hurt to have to leave Stranger Things so soon? On a lighter note, is cherry your favorite flavor in real life?
Were you a fan of Stranger Things before getting the role of Alexei?
Alec,
What was your favorite scene to shoot? Were there any fun parts you shot that didn’t quite make the cut?
Have a nice day!
The AMA has now ended, I’d like to thank Alec Utgoff for joining us and answering all your dire questions about his favorite slurpees.
>!Did you know your death hit me and my fiance the hardest?!< Ok seriously, was it really strawberry and you had to lie it wasnt cherry? Was it even a slushy?!?
I know the AMA is over, but in case you ever come back to check this thread, know that my daughter and I cried real tears when your character was shot! My daughter especially was heartbroken. For a character with a relatively minor part, you gave Alexei a lot of personability and charm. Thanks for that!
Smirnoff! Awww… 🙁
What is your real favorite Slurpee flavor?