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00:00Why does Derek only have 20 minutes of screen time in Stranger Things, but need two stunt doubles?
00:04No one realizes his parents laid out three conditions for the show's crew.
00:08First, the crew had to use stunt doubles for all of Derek's physical scenes,
00:12even something as simple as running.
00:14Many people joked that anyone could play Derek with a rainbow sweater and 100,000 pounds,
00:18but this actually boils down to Derek's health.
00:21Derek's parents couldn't bear the thought of their child climbing up and down a ladder
00:25five or six times repeatedly, as it could lead to muscle strains.
00:29Second, before Stranger Things, Derek had only appeared in a furniture commercial.
00:34This was his first time acting.
00:36What's more, the filming conditions were harsh.
00:39The barn had far more dust than expected.
00:41These factors posed potential risks to Derek,
00:44so his parents insisted on ensuring a safe environment for him on set.
00:48Third, Derek isn't a likable kid at the start of the story.
00:51He teases Holly and is unpopular in class.
00:53This type of role worried Derek's parents that he might face online criticism.
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