Who does Megan Hayes play in the final season of Stranger Things?

Megan Hayes returns to the series for the final season as Mrs. Miller, a member of the Hawkins family. This marks her second role on the show; she previously appeared in Season 3 as a different character. (Answered at 02:44)

Was the ending of Stranger Things being kept secret from the cast?

Yes. While filming the final season, Megan noted that even the costume designers and most of the cast were not permitted to see or read Episode 8. The production kept the series finale on absolute "lockdown" to prevent leaks. (Answered at 06:10)

What "secret" role did Megan Hayes have in the Hunger Games production?

Before she was officially announced, Megan had to keep her role as the District 6 Morphling a secret for six weeks. During this time, she told friends she was working on a "low-budget indie film" to explain her dramatic weight loss and avoid suspicion. (Answered at 28:06)

How much weight did Megan Hayes lose for Hunger Games: Catching Fire?

Under the guidance of a nutritionist, Megan lost 12 pounds in one month to achieve the "skeletal" look of a Morphling. She describes the experience as physically fatiguing, noting that her body felt the strain of being significantly underweight during the Hawaii leg of the shoot. (Answered at 28:36)

Are the track marks on the Morphling in Catching Fire real or makeup?

The track marks were high-fidelity, waterproof makeup that took two hours to apply. Megan actually wore them home and out in public in Atlanta to save time on set, leading to an awkward encounter at a Publix grocery store where a parent shielded their child's eyes from her. (Answered at 31:23)

What happened during the Morphling’s death scene in the Hunger Games?

The scene was filmed in Hawaii just feet away from a public beach where people were drinking cocktails. Megan performed the death in under three takes. She also revealed a "scoop" that Josh Hutcherson jokingly sang the Jaws theme in her ear while they were waiting for the cameras to roll in the water. (Answered at 35:39)

Which stars did Megan Hayes work with on the movie Red One?

Megan appeared in the holiday action-adventure Red One alongside Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. (Answered at 02:29)

What is the name of Megan Hayes’ production company?

She founded Too Hard To Sell Productions. The name was inspired by her time in Los Angeles, where she was repeatedly told by industry insiders that a woman over the age of 35 was "too hard to sell" to audiences. (Answered at 46:57)

What new project is Megan Hayes currently developing?

Megan recently finished a script for a new short film that functions as a "trailer" for a larger, long-form project. She is currently seeking funding to begin production in Atlanta, with a commitment to hiring female-led crews and DPs. (Answered at 1:03:07)

Who would Megan Hayes want to play her in a Hunger Games prequel?

If Lionsgate ever produced a prequel focusing on the younger years of the District 6 Morphling, Megan suggested Amybeth McNulty (best known for Anne with an E and as Vicki in Stranger Things) would be her top choice to play the younger version of her character. (Answered at 1:05:58)