Stranger Things star for Prank Encounters

Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo will host Prank Encounters for Netflix.

The hidden camera prank show involves two strangers each thinking it’s their first day at a new

Each episode takes two complete strangers who each think they’re starting their first day at a new job. It’s business as usual until their paths collide and these part-time jobs turn into full-time nightmares.

But the series is attracting headlines after online articles drew upon tweets that slammed the premise, accusing it of preying on unemployed people who might genuinely need work.

The 8 part series , directed by Undercover Boss‘ Anthony Gonzalez, launches later this year.