The fourth season of Netflix’s hit sci-fi series Stranger Things has been on hold since March amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
And star Gaten Matarazzo has been keeping busy with a summer job at restaurant on New Jersey’s Long Beach Island.
The 17-year-old actor’s reps confirmed, to the Hollywood Reporter, that he is working alongside family members at the eatery and has been spotted by fans despite wearing PPE during his shifts.
Staying busy: Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo has been keeping busy with a summer job at restaurant on New Jersey’s Long Beach Island, his reps confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter (pictured in January 2020)
Matarazzo is said to wear a hat and face mask during his shifts, but with the success of Stranger Things fans have still spotted him.
The show, that premiered on the streaming platform in 2016, was watched by 64m people in the first four weeks after season three was released in July 2019.
Before the pandemic shutdown Hollywood productions in March, the show’s fourth season was expected to air later this year.
Hit show: The show, that premiered on the streaming platform in 2016, was watched by 64m people in the first four weeks after season three was released in July 2019
Last month, it was reported the show will resume production on the upcoming season in September, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Bosses of the hit Netflix sci-fi drama confirmed that production will continue in Georgia, US.
The state hopes to lead the way in reigniting the film and TV industry after the long hiatus forced by the coronavirus pandemic.
Making a return: Last month, it was reported the show will resume production on the upcoming season in September, according to The Hollywood Reporter
But with the virus showing little sign of slowing down in the US currently, this date could get pushed back.
John Rooker, owner of Atlanta Metro Studios, said: ‘Georgians want to get back to work and show that we can not only beat this virus but be leaders in this industry to hopefully encourage America to get back to work.’
The show’s stunt coordinator Hiro Koda also revealed that social distancing could make the signature action sequences much harder to film.
He told ComicBook: ‘As far as social distancing, we can separate ourselves and work in and out of set in waves, instead of everybody on set at once. That’s easier to control.
What’s in store: Stranger Things creators the Duffer Brothers (above January 19) shared the series 4 teaser trailer in February
‘Everybody can wear masks and gloves and whatever, but the actors can’t, they have to take the masks off. They’ve got to be in close contact.’
Season four has yet to reveal a release date, but the shows creators, the Duffer Brothers, have teased episode one’s title: The Hellfire Club.
In March, David Harbour, 45, revealed season four was supposed to be coming to Netflix in early 2021.
Alive and… not so well: David Harbour will be coming back for season four of the hit Netflix show
Taking part in an Instagram Live Q&A, the TV star, who plays Hawkins police chief Jim Hopper in the series, said: ‘[Season four was] supposed to come out early next year, I think, although I don’t have authority on this.’
The show is about a fictional town called Hawkins, Indiana in the 1980s; season one focused on the disappearance of a young boy and the investigation of it as the town deals supernatural events occurring.
Matarazzo also stars in the series alongside David Harbour, Millie Bobbie Brown, Winona Ryder, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton and Caleb McLaughlin.