On this Stranger Things Day, discover details about the choice of actors, behind-the-scenes facts, the origin of striking characteristics and much more!
Having been part of pop culture since 2016, “Stranger Things” has won over many fans over the years, making the adventures and mysteries experienced by Eleven, her friends and the other inhabitants of Hawkings become a topic on social media, gaining prestige in awards and would become one of the flagships of the Netflix streaming platform.
Despite being widely known, it is possible that some details behind the production of the terrors in the inverted world are still a mystery, but don’t worry, RECREIO selected five facts about the behind-the-scenes of the series for you to discover this Stranger Things Day. Check out!
1. Rejected?
Created by brothers Dufferthe series set at the height of the 80s had its project forwarded to almost 20 broadcasters, however, none of them accepted the proposal to broadcast the plot on TV, meaning that the success ended up in the hands of Netflix.
2. Personal touch
One of Eleven’s greatest characteristics is her intense look in moments of great apprehension. However, this behavior was not part of the plot at the time of testing, being included only after Millie Bobby Brownthe character’s interpreter, performed the expression during the auditions for the role.
3. Dustin’s smile
One of the most charismatic characters in the group of friends, Dustin has a rare genetic condition called cleidocranial dysplasia, which affects all the bones in the body, including causing delayed tooth growth.
However, the condition is not limited to the character and is also part of the life of Gaten Matarazzothe actor who brings the young nerdy boy to life in the production.
4. Countless tests
Finding the perfect actors for the group that explores the bizarre events of Hawkins required a long series of auditions, as more than 900 boys auditioned for the roles of Mike, Dustin, Lucas and Will, and 307 girls were evaluated to play Eleven .
5. Floating in the water
In the first season of “Stranger Things“, Eleven enters a water tank and begins to float, a moment that could have been achieved through special effects or through resources such as support ropes. But, in fact, it was made with 90 kilos of magnesium mixed in water, making so that the character actually stands on the water.
Source: Recreio
