Stranger Things is staffing up on extras and background actors for key scenes in the hit Netflix series. Do you want to get some film credits for your acting resume? Keep reading.

Stranger Things has been a runaway hit for Netflix since it debuted a few years ago. One of several Atlanta-filmed Netflix shows, the Stranger Things franchise has also brought attention to some local filming attractions like Gwinnett Place Mall.

Where Is Stranger Things 5 Being Filmed?

The latest installment of Stranger Things is once again being done in metro Atlanta, which is where much of the pre-production and production takes place as well.

Georgia has been the mecca of movie-making for more than a decade now with generous tax breaks given to the industry.

Here’s How To Get Cast As An Extra For Stranger Things

NFO:
RATE : $150/12
FITTING BUMP : $50
HAIR CUT BUMP : $20 (if applicable)
DOG BUMP : $20 (if applicable)
AGE : 18+
GENDER : ANY
ETHNICITY : ANY

ROLE DETAILS :

  • YOUNG ADULTS – background artists that can portray a young adult. Ages 18-30.
  • GENERAL ADULT ROLES – general roles (ages 30+)
  • HOSPITALITY ROLES – looking for background with experience in the food/hospitality industry; ages 25-60; possible roles: ⭐️Banquet / Buffet Cooks, ⭐️Banquet / Buffet Servers, ⭐️Buffet Attendants, ⭐️Casual Dining Bartenders, ⭐️Casual Dining Hostess, ⭐️Casual Dining Servers ,⭐️Casual Dining Wait Staff, ⭐️Catering Staff, ⭐️Coffee Shop Baristas, ⭐️Diner Cooks, ⭐️Diner Servers, ⭐️Dishwasher (any level), ⭐️Fast Food Crew Members, ⭐️Fine Dining Bartenders, ⭐️Fine Dining Maître d’, ⭐️Fine Dining Servers, ⭐️Fine Dining Wait Staff, ⭐️Line Cooks, ⭐️Sushi Chefs, ⭐️Takeout Counter Staff, ⭐️Theater Concession Stand Workers

OVERALL ST5 DETAILS / SPECIAL NOTES :
– To work on ST5 you must be open to hair cut/trim from our hair department at your fitting. By applying here, you should be open & willing to receive this cut/trim.

SUBMISSION NOTE :
Please upload a full length body photo (FRONT & BACK) AND a selfie with today’s date on it in your submission. This is very important because we need to see exactly what your hair/facial hair looks like for filming. Please do this quickly as we need to book this ASAP.

FITTING INFO:
✳️FITTINGS ARE LOCATED IN ATLANTA & ARE MANDATORY✳️

🗓️ 11.20 (WED) – FITTING OPTION 1
🗓️ 11.21 (THUR) – FITTING OPTION 2
🗓️ 11.22 (FRI) – FITTING OPTION 3
🗓️ 11.23 (SAT) – FITTING OPTION 4
🗓️ 11.25 (MON) – FITTING OPTION 5
🗓️ 11.26 (TUE) – FITTING OPTION 6
🗓️ 12.2 (MON) – FITTING OPTION 7
🗓️ 12.3 (TUE) – FITTING OPTION 8
🗓️ 12.4 (WED) – FITTING OPTION 9
🗓️ 12.5 (THUR) – FITTING OPTION 10
🗓️ 12.6 (FRI) – FITTING OPTION 11
🗓️ 12.7 (SAT) – FITTING OPTION 12
🗓️ 12.9 (MON) – FITTING OPTION 13
🗓️ 12.10 (TUE) – FITTING OPTION 14

FILMING DATES / INFO:
✳️EXPECT FILMING LOCATION TO BE WITHIN 1 HR DRIVE FROM ATLANTA (IN ANY DIRECTION)✳️ (FILMING LOCATION IS ATLANTA, GA + SURROUNDING CITIES)

🗓️ 12.10 (TUE) – FILMING OPTION 1
🗓️ 12.11 (WED) – FILMING OPTION 2

YOU WILL WORK 1 OF THE DAYS LISTED

(As always – these dates may shift. We ask that if you are submitting, you have open availability.)

Final Thoughts

With more than 900 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.
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