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Millie Bobby Brown Returns to Quarry Film Site, But No Upside Down This Time

Millie Bobby Brown returns to the iconic quarry where she filmed Stranger Things, now bringing a new adventure to life in The Electric State.
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Millie Bobby Brown returns to the iconic quarry where she filmed Stranger Things, now bringing a new adventure to life in The Electric State.


With The Electric State streaming now, exclusive insider footage reveals a surprising connection to a familiar filming location. Eight years ago, the actress brought Stranger Things to life while filming season one at a quarry in Atlanta, Georgia. That same quarry serves as the backdrop for the new film shot in early February 2023.

Directed by the Russo Brothers, The Electric State is an adaptation of Simon Stålenhag’s graphic novel. The story follows a young girl named Michelle, portrayed by Brown, as she journeys across a dystopian America with a robotic companion. The film’s setting, with its eerie landscapes, makes the return to the Stranger Things quarry especially fitting. Once the site of a chilling discovery, the quarry now sets the stage for another gripping story.

However, this time, she isn’t battling Demogorgons. Instead, she embarks on a heartwarming adventure alongside robot companions and actor Chris Pratt who depicts Keats. Brown’s return to the quarry highlights her evolution as an actress.

She first filmed there as a breakout star, portraying Eleven in Stranger Things. Years later, she tackles a leading role in a high-profile sci-fi film. Her presence in The Electric State signals her transition from a beloved television star to a formidable force in Hollywood.

The quarry itself holds cinematic weight. In Stranger Things, it symbolized danger, secrecy, and the unknown. In The Electric State, it contributes to the film’s haunting, post-apocalyptic aesthetic. The connection between both projects adds a layer of nostalgia, especially for fans who have followed the actress’s career from the beginning.

The 21-year-old’s return to the quarry serves as a full-circle moment, linking past and present. Its cinematic legacy continues, now reimagined for a new generation of storytelling. To see it in action, watch The Electric State, now streaming on Netflix.