‘Pretty Little Liars’ seeks locals to play extras
HUDSON VALLEY — Production crews are preparing to return to the Hudson Valley this spring for the second season of the HBO Max series “Pretty Little Liars,” and they’re currently looking for locals to join the cast.
The Hudson Valley film commission is seeking individuals 18 or older to play high school students and town residents in the latest season of the show, dubbed “Pretty Little Liars: Summer School.” Filming will take place in the midhudson Valley from April through July of this year.
The pay rate for SAGAFTRA union members will be $187 per eight hours of work, while nonunion members will be paid $165 per 10 hours of work. Mandatory COVID-19 testing will be provided by the production in Newburgh.
Those interested can register for free at gwci.app/talent or email their name, phone number, union status and current photos to pll@gwcnyc.com with “HUDSON VALLEY FILM COMMISSION” in the subject line.
The popular reboot has filmed in a variety of locations throughout the Capital Region, including the Schenectady Armory for its first season, “Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin,” starring Bailee Madison. Residents of Kingston’s Stockade District expressed frustration regarding the show’s production causing disruptions in the area last January.
HBO Max provided an emailed statement to the Times Union last year, stating: “We are very thankful for the Hudson Valley community’s partnership and support for our productions, such as ‘Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin.’ Our goal is to have a positive impact by hiring locally and increasing commerce in Kingston and the surrounding towns.”