On the eve of the world premiere of the fifth and final season of Stranger Things, announced for November 26, controversial revelations came to light that could further strain the production.
According to recent reports, British actress Millie Bobby Brown has reportedly filed a formal complaint against her co-star David Harbour for alleged “harassment and bullying” (non-sexual) during filming ahead of the final installment of the hit Netflix series.
The news took fans of the show created by brothers Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer, who since its debut in 2016 had seen reflected on screen the paternal relationship between the character Jim Hopper Jr. (Harbour) and Eleven (Brown). However, the fictional framework seems to clash with what is now positioned as a real conflict between actors.
According to media outlets such as The Daily Mail, Millie Bobby Brown’s formal complaint includes “pages and pages of allegations” about behavior that caused her discomfort during filming of the fifth season.
According to reports, Netflix’s internal investigation dragged on for months before it wrapped production in December 2024.
One of the actions noted in the leaked documents is that Brown requested that her personal representative be present on set while filming scenes with Harbour, which would imply a significant level of tension in the work environment. Sources clarify that the allegations did not involve sexual conduct, but rather attitudes of intimidation or harassment that the actress perceived as unfair.
Millie Bobby Brown VS David Harbour
In 2021, David Harbour commented on the That Scene with Dan Patrick podcast about the dynamic he shared with Brown: “Millie and I have always had a kind of special relationship… I met her when I was very young. I feel a great protective instinct towards her.”
These statements contrast with the new allegations, and amplify the contrast between the duo’s public image and what may now have occurred off-camera.
The controversy comes at a key moment: the final season of Stranger Things represents a cultural event for Netflix and the entertainment industry. With media pressure on top, any internal conflict can affect the perception of the project.
Additionally, the case occurs in a context where the franchise is already facing attention for other scandals: for example, the dismissal of actress Melissa Barrera due to her statements on the Palestinian conflict.
So far, neither Netflix nor representatives for Brown or Harbour have issued a public statement on these allegations. Production continues on schedule, and the premiere is still contemplated in three parts, which maintains the expectation.
What began as the farewell to an iconic sci-fi series is now punctuated by allegations of harassment within the set. The cards are still on the table: Millie Bobby Brown seeks to have what she considered an unacceptable situation acknowledged, while David Harbour faces an unexpected image in front of the public.
At this crossroads many questions remain unanswered, and the internal vetting process may reveal more details. One thing seems clear: the perception of the “Hawkins family” on screen now faces the challenge of the human dimension behind the scenes.
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