The long wait is over: after over three years, Netflix’s beloved flagship series “Stranger Things” has returned for its fifth and final season, with the first half now available on the streamer as of Nov. 26 (and the second half and the series finale will be released at the end of December). Ahead of the Hawkins gang’s final battle, find a supernatural, sci-fi, or horror adventure of your own. All of the gigs listed below are currently casting for talent.
“Love You Too”
Join “Love You Too,” a supernatural student short film about grief and following Alice, who, while watching an old home video of her recently deceased father, starts to hear his voice talking to her through the TV. England-based actors, aged 20–50, are wanted for on-camera and voiceover roles, including Alice. Filming is scheduled for mid-to-late February in Birmingham. Pay is £45–£210 for up to three days of work, with catering and travel costs provided.
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“Pawned”
Casting is underway for “Pawned,” a short film about a man drowning in debt who triggers a supernatural game in a desperate attempt to pay what he owes. A male actor, age 25–40, is wanted to play the starring role of Eli Price. Production is also hiring a production designer and a key grip. Rehearsals begin May 9, followed by production on May 23–25 in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, area. Pay is $750–$1,000 for the acting role and $200–$1,000 for the crew.
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“Immutable”
Casting is underway for “Immutable,” a supernatural horror film following Ewan as he mourns the passing of his mother by throwing a celebration of life at the house he was left, until a supernatural visitor crashes the party and throws their night for a loop. California-based talent, aged 18–35, is wanted for several lead and supporting roles. Rehearsals will take place on Feb. 15–17, followed by filming on Feb. 18–March 13 in L.A. Pay is $241 per day for up to 15 days of work.
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“Dark Places”
Join the cast of “Dark Places,” a psychological horror film about a woman who relocates to a small town to escape recurring nightmares, only to encounter supernatural forces that destabilize her sense of reality. South Carolina-based actors, aged 25–60, are wanted for various roles, including the starring role of Serena. Production is also hiring a makeup/wardrobe artist and a production assistant (boom/lighting hybrid). Filming will take place in January and February in the Upstate South Carolina region. Pay ranges from $200 per day to $2,200 for nine days.
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“Future Tense”
Casting is underway for “Future Tense,” a sci-fi/drama short film about an archivist who learns her company is changing the information she's writing. A Black female actor, age 19–29, is wanted for the lead role of Willow. Production is also hiring talent, aged 19–65, for supporting roles. Filming is scheduled for the last week of February in Hartford, Connecticut. Pay is $350–$1,200 with lodging and travel compensation provided.
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“The Night Howl”
Casting is underway for “The Night Howl,” a short film following four boys as they attend their last summer camp before entering high school, vowing to make it their best one yet, and are instead met with an unexplained creature of the night that they must fight or die. Actors, aged 12–55, are wanted for various roles, including the four lead boy roles. There will be an open casting call on Feb. 21 in L.A. Filming is scheduled for April 7–15, location TBD. Pay is $100 per day for up to nine days of work.
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“Noiramore Academy,” Indie Video Game
Voice casting is underway for “Noiramore Academy,” a 3D adventure video game where a student named Judith witnesses one of her teachers being violently kidnapped during the night and must use her wit, powers, and puzzle-solving skills to save him. Voice actors, aged 6 and older, are wanted for several roles in the game. Talent will work remotely. Pay is $125 per hour.
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“In Plain Sight”
Join the cast of “In Plain Sight,” a grounded sci-fi short following Eryx, an alien hiding in a city filled with anti-alien policing and propaganda, whose only way home is a broken device he must fix before he’s caught and sent to a detention center. Georgia-based actors, aged 20–53, are wanted for various roles, including the protagonist. Filming is scheduled for Feb. 6–8 in Atlanta. Pay is $50–$100 per day.
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Paranormal Investigation Audio Series
Join the cast of a paranormal audio series following a group of podcast hosts as they investigate fictionalized encounters with cryptids, featuring unreliable narrators, government coverups, and supernatural scares. Voice actors, aged 28–65, are wanted for several roles. Talent will work remotely beginning January. Pay is $125–$1,500.
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“We’re All Going To Die Tonight!” Book Trailer
Casting is underway for a trailer for “We’re All Going To Die Tonight!,” a forthcoming YA thriller-mystery novel from Penguin Random House that will follow seven teens who are forced to spend a stormy, and deadly, night together in a remote mansion. Los Angeles-based actors, aged 16–25, are wanted for the seven key roles. Filming will take place in January in L.A. Pay is $250 for one day of work.
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“Replay”
Contradictory Films is casting talent for “Replay,” a horror film following a group of young adults who go out for a night of partying and are attacked by an unknown virus. Nationwide female actors, aged 21–30, are wanted for four roles in the film, which will shoot in L.A. with dates TBD. Pay is $125–$500 per day for up to five days of work with travel, meals, copy, and credit provided.
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