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Netflix Casting In Atlanta For 1980s Series

Breaking: Shooting on new Netflix series began Thursday in the city. SWAT-types needed.

ATLANTA, GA -- A Netflix series set in the 1980s is looking to cast SWAT-types with military experience, Patch has learned.

Although shooting began Thursday and will go into Friday for the series, the military scenes will be shot on April 3 and 4.

While Netflix scored a hit last year with the period piece "Stranger Things," there is no word on what the production is (But it could be "Stranger Things 2" -- Shhhh).

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Here is what they're looking for:

The listing says: 2 DAY COP ROLE ON 80s SHOW – MILITARY EXPERIENCE SHOOT DATES: APRIL 3rd & 4th Males / Ages 25-55 years / All Ethnicities / We prefer longer hair style NO MODERN FADES – please list any military or weapon experience in your submission.

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To submit for the Netflix series, please send three up-to-date photos of yourself to extrascastingTM@gmail.com -- here are the other details:

-1 Face Forward (front)
-1 Medium Length
-1 Full Length / Full Body Shot
PLEASE ALSO INCLUDE YOUR:
1. Legal Name
2. Phone Number
3. Email Address
4. Actual Age
5. Height
6. Weight
7. Top Size
8. Pant Size
9. Shoe Size
10. Tattoo(s)-if YES, please state location & descriptions of tattoo(s)
11. Current City and State
12. Car Color / Make / Model & Year (please include a picture)

Georgia has been a favorite location for TV productions since the state instituted generous tax breaks for film companies that agree to shoot locally. Projects from CBS, NBC, HBO, BET and more are slated to shoot in the metro area in 2017.

Here are the productions that currently need metro Atlanta-based actors, models and talent to play various roles:
"Avengers: Infinity War"
The sequel to "The Avengers" and "Avengers: Age of Ultron" is shooting in metro Atlanta. Central Casting is hiring background actors, stand-ins, photo doubles and featured roles for the upcoming film. Shooting will be done April 5 & May 30 in Fayetteville.
"Den of Thieves"
If you're a fan of "Power" and "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" by 50 Cent, the rapper-turned-movie mogul TV is back with another gritty film. "Den of Thieves" is a feature film starring the rapper and Gerard Butler. The movie will center on a bank heist that goes awry for one of the criminals. Shooting began in January 2017 in Atlanta.
"Pitch Perfect 3"
The film "Pitch Perfect 3" follows the other two films in the hugely successful franchise. The third installment of the musical comedy will star Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson & Miley Cyrus. The film is currently casting stand-ins. Shooting began January 30 in Atlanta and Marietta.
"Black Panther"
The Marvel Studios feature film "Black Panther" will star Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan & Lupita Nyong'o in the "Avengers" spinoff project. The movie will focus on T'Challa, the ruler of the kingdom of Wakanda and his efforts to defend the country from its adversaries. Shooting started in January.
Read more: Films and TV Shows filming in metro Atlanta in 2017

Image via Netflix / 'Stranger Things'

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