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Stranger Things: Young Actor's Shocking Role
27 Jan
Summary
- Tilly Morris was unaware of Stranger Things during her audition.
- Her audition tape was filmed at home using a scene from The Sixth Sense.
- Morris won best actress under 18 at the Utah Film Festival.
Eight-year-old Tilly Jean Morris secured a significant role in the final season of Stranger Things, playing Sara Hopper, a young girl battling cancer. Unfamiliar with the popular Netflix series, Morris's parents recognized her resemblance to a previous actress cast for the role.
An audition tape was recorded at home, leading to an offer for Morris to fly to Atlanta for filming. The family explored the city, visiting the Georgia Aquarium, and Morris received a behind-the-scenes look at the show's set.
Morris's on-set experience included a lengthy process for her bald cap and a memorable meeting with actor David Harbour, who played her father for the day. The actual filming of her scene was brief, lasting only 30 minutes due to SAG-AFTRA regulations concerning young actors.
Despite the short filming window, Morris delivered her lines effectively. The family kept her involvement a secret for a year until the final episodes were released on Netflix. Morris later won best actress under 18 at the Utah Film Festival for her performance.
