‘Stranger Things’ is filming season 5 in Atlanta & they need extras. Here’s how to apply
Columbus is no stranger to show business, and now here’s another opportunity to find your way onto the small screen. The Emmy-winning Netflix hit, “Stranger Things” is cranking up for season five, and the production team is looking for people to play extras.
Requirements for extras
Before you apply, however, you should be aware of some non-negotiables for would-be extras:
Must be open to a (possibly) significant haircut
Plan to be there for at least 12 hours
Submit full-body pictures from every angle
Exactly match the measurements for each role
Must have open availability and an extremely flexible schedule on shooting and fitting days
The casting firm, Casting Taylormade, hasn’t released the filming dates yet but has revealed the locations to be within an hour’s drive of Atlanta and surrounding cities.
Because it’s all very cloak-and-dagger when it comes to locations, the details of specific locations will be emailed to the selected extras the night before.
They are looking for all sorts, but they are calling specifically for the following:
White male photo double
Height 6’2” to 6’4” in height
Ages 18 to 60
Beard is a plus but not required
Pay rate per day: $175 (with bumps for fittings and haircuts)
White female photo double
Height 4’10” to 5’1”
Ages 18+ (but must look younger)
Brunette
Pay rate per day $175 (with bumps for fittings and haircuts)
Male or female blond photo double
Height 5’
Ages 7 to 30+
Any gender
Pay rate per day: $175 (with bumps for fittings and haircuts)
Black female photo double
Height 4’7”
Age 7 to 30+
Real hair will be braided by hair department
Pay rate per day: $175 (with bumps for fittings and haircuts)
White brunette female photo double
Height 4’11”
Ages 7 to 30+
A wig will be provided (but still open to a haircut or dye)
Pay rate per day: $175 (with bumps for fittings and haircuts)
Olive-skin/raven Hair male or female photo double
Height 4’8”
Ages 7 to 30+
Asian, Hispanic or Mediterranean requested
Pay rate per day: $175 (with bumps for fittings and haircuts)
Blond males or females photo doubles
Height 4’7”
Ages 7 to 30+
Pay rate per day: $175 (with bumps for fittings and haircuts)
Male and females for multiple roles
Ages 18 to 60
Real military/tactical experience
Experience with vintage cars
General adult roles
Available Sept. 16 to Sept. 18
Pay rate per day varies from $150 to $186 (with bumps for fittings, haircuts and in some cases gas)
If you would like to apply for any of these roles visit Casting Taylormade and answer a few questions about availability, experience, body measurements and physical appearance.
Good luck future stars, We’ll be looking for you in the upcoming season. Let me know if you get cast. Sound off in the comments, or you can email me or find me on Instagram.
This story was originally published August 21, 2024 at 1:53 PM with the headline "‘Stranger Things’ is filming season 5 in Atlanta & they need extras. Here’s how to apply."
