Millie Bobby Brown is addressing where things stand with David Harbour after reports of bullying and harassment in their working relationship. A widely circulated report earlier this month said Millie Bobby Brown had accused her Stranger Things co-star of on-set harassment and bullying, sparking an online debate and questions over the pair’s rapport as the Netflix series heads into its final chapter.
Millie Bobby Brown Opens Up On David Harbour
On November 6, Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour hit the red carpet at the Season 5 world premiere in Los Angeles, beaming and taking photos together as if the headlines hadn’t impacted them. On the days that followed, Brown addressed that scene of solidarity for the first time during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. The 21-year-old actress said that their solidarity isn’t anything new, explaining that for a decade, they have stood side by side, committed to both the series and their friendship.
The allegations first came via a report from U.K. outlet The Daily Mail, which mentioned Brown’s filing of a bullying complaint against Harbour ahead of season 5 filming. The story referred to extensive pages of internal claims, though none were publicly detailed, and no allegation of sexual misconduct was suggested. Netflix reportedly conducted a months-long internal review; during it, Brown was said to have been accompanied on set by a personal representative throughout production. The streamer has not commented on the report.
The two have extensive screen time together this season, despite all the noise around them. For the first time in a long while, Eleven and Hopper are reunited early in Volume 1, after his imprisonment in Russia and her attempts to reclaim her powers. Brown called working closely with Harbour again nostalgic, a return to the familiar tension between a growing teenager and a protective father-figure.
She said she’s excited for fans to see them clash and reconnect onscreen, particularly since moments between their characters rank among viewers’ favourites.
More Details On Stranger Things Season 5
Volume 1 of Stranger Things Season 5 is streaming on Netflix now, with Volume 2 launching on December 25. The final episode will close out the saga on December 31, including select theatrical screenings for the finale.
Millie Bobby Brown is addressing where things stand with David Harbour after a wave of speculation surrounding their working relationship. Earlier this month, a widely circulated report claimed Millie Bobby Brown had accused her Stranger Things co-star of on-set harassment and bullying, sparking online debate and questions about the pair’s rapport as the Netflix series moves into its final chapter.
Millie Bobby Brown Opens Up About David Harbour
Yet, at the Season 5 world premiere in Los Angeles on November 6, Brown and Harbour appeared on the red carpet together, smiling and posing for photos as if untouched by the headlines. Days later, during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Brown was asked why that moment of unity felt significant in light of the rumours. The 21-year-old actress explained that their support for one another isn’t new, noting that for a decade, they have stood side by side, committed to both the series and their friendship.
The allegations originated in a report by U.K. outlet The Daily Mail, which stated that Brown had filed a bullying complaint against Harbour before Season 5 filming began. The story referenced extensive pages of internal claims, though none were publicly detailed and no allegation of sexual misconduct was suggested. Netflix allegedly conducted a months-long internal review, during which Brown was reportedly accompanied on set by a personal representative throughout production. The streamer has not commented on the report.
Despite the noise around them, the pair share substantial screen time this season. Eleven and Hopper, long separated by storyline, reunite early in Volume 1 after Hopper’s Russian imprisonment and Eleven’s attempts to reclaim her powers. Brown described working closely with Harbour again as nostalgic, a return to the familiar tension between a growing teenager and a protective father-figure. She expressed excitement for fans to see them clash and reconnect on screen, especially since moments between their characters rank among viewers’ favourites.
When asked about the allegations at the Los Angeles premiere, creators Ross and Matt Duffer avoided specifics but emphasised their commitment to a safe environment on set. Director Shawn Levy echoed the sentiment, noting that production prioritises respect and that many of the rumours circulating publicly do not reflect the reality of their working space.
Volume 1 of Stranger Things Season 5 is now streaming on Netflix. Volume 2 will release on December 25, with the final episode closing out the saga on December 31.