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Netflix promotes upcoming film with actor stunt at Los Angeles billboard

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The New York Times reports that Netflix is trying to boost attention for an upcoming film by using a highly visible promotional stunt in Los Angeles.

According to the outlet, Netflix hired an actor to spend three days inside a billboard on Sunset Boulevard as part of the marketing effort.

The report frames the move as part of the company’s broader push to find a blockbuster for the summer season.

Netflix is still looking for this year’s standout release, and the stunt is designed to drive interest while the film comes to market.

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