After facing allegations from his co-star Millie Bobby Brown, David Harbour, best known for his role as Chief Jim Hopper in the hit series Stranger Things, has opened up about the challenges he has faced in their working relationship. Harbour recently admitted that he and Brown have “been through a lot together” over the past ten years of filming the show.
In a recent interview, Harbour expressed his struggle to separate his own feelings from those of his character, Hopper, who is known for being overprotective of Brown’s character, Eleven. “We’ve been doing this show for ten years,” he explained. “I can’t even parse out what’s me and what’s Hopper’s overprotectiveness around her. They start to blend in and meld together.”
Following Brown’s accusations, Harbour was subjected to an internal investigation that lasted for months. The outcome of this investigation is still unknown, leaving fans and the cast of Stranger Things in suspense.
Executive producer Shawn Levy also weighed in on the situation, addressing the rumors surrounding the complaint in a recent interview. “I’ve read a bunch of stories, and they’ve ranged from wildly inaccurate,” Levy stated, highlighting the noise and speculation surrounding the allegations. “The truth is that we view this crew and this cast as family, so we treat each other with respect, and that’s always been the bedrock,” he added. “At the end of the day, that’s the job. You have to create a respectful workplace where everyone feels comfortable and safe.”
Despite the challenges and controversies surrounding the show, the cast and crew of Stranger Things remain committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment. As fans eagerly await the release of the upcoming season, they can only hope that the issues between Brown and Harbour have been resolved and that the show will continue to thrive.
