Millie Bobby Brown recently discussed her bond with David Harbour and her thoughts on the concluding season of Stranger Things.
Earlier this month, a report claimed that Millie Bobby Brown had accused her co-star David Harbour of bullying her on set.
Yet, just days after this report surfaced, the two appeared cheerful and close on the red carpet at the Stranger Things season five world premiere in Los Angeles on November 6.
Neither actor has directly addressed the rumors, but videos showing their friendly interactions circulated on social media, leading many fans to dismiss the idea of any conflict.
In an interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Brown emphasized the importance of maintaining solidarity with her co-stars, despite any headlines suggesting disharmony.
She stated, “We’ve been doing that for the last 10 years.
“I mean, we have always been united in that. We love this show with everything, and we value our friendship more than anything.”
Brown also discussed her particular connection with Harbour.
Sharing her thoughts with the outlet, she expressed that reuniting with Harbour for the final season was ‘so nice and really exciting’.
She elaborated: “It was quite nostalgic because it reminded me so much of season two and three, where we’re both kind of butting heads and she’s growing up, she’s trying to find her own voice and he’s trying to parent, and that dynamic definitely comes back into play once again, and I’m really excited for people to see that.
“And I think some of people’s favorite scenes of Eleven are Ele and [Hopper], so I’m really excited to have that come to screen once again.”
Following the initial reports, Co-creator Ross Duffer addressed the situation in a conversation with the Hollywood Reporter, dismissing much of the ‘noise’ surrounding the rumors.
He remarked: “Obviously, you understand I can’t get into personal onset matters, but I will say we’ve been doing this for 10 years with this cast, and at this point they’re family and we deeply care about them. So, you know, nothing matters more than just having a set where everyone feels safe and happy.”
Shawn Levy, the director and executive producer of Stranger Things, also commented on how they handle any bullying complaints, alluding to the circulating rumors.
He noted that they prioritize creating a respectful and safe environment for everyone.
Levy added: “You have to create a respectful workplace where everyone feels comfortable and safe, and so we did everything to build that environment. And we’re proud of the fact that we did so.”