The on-screen father-daughter dynamic of Eleven and Hopper was shattered by an unsettling off-screen rumor: a report alleging that Millie Bobby Brown filed a formal complaint of harassment and bullying against her older co-star, David Harbour, before filming the final season of Stranger Things. The explosive claim, which circulated widely just before the fifth season's premiere, forced the show's creative leadership, the Duffer Brothers and executive producer Shawn Levy, to address the serious allegations.

The showrunners offered a clear, unified statement about their workplace standards.

When questioned on the red carpet about the bullying claims made by Millie Bobby Brown against David Harbour, the co-creator Ross Duffer, standing beside Matt Duffer, emphasized the deep, familial connection among the cast and crew, stating to The Hollywood Reporter that they had been working together for ten years. While politely declining to discuss specific “personal onset matters”, he affirmed that their paramount concern was maintaining a production where every person felt “safe and happy”. This reassurance was intended to signal that the well-being of their actors and staff was considered their absolute priority.

Executive Producer Shawn Levy echoed this sentiment, describing the creation of a respectful, comfortable, and safe working environment as "the job." Levy acknowledged to The Hollywood Reporter that the significant media "noise" surrounding the claims, characterizing some of the published accounts as "wildly inaccurate." He concluded by reiterating the bond they share, stressing that the cast and crew are viewed as family, and mutual respect remains the bedrock of their long-running production.

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This whole saga raised many questions about what transpired behind the scenes. Where it began?

The serious complaints allegedly began before the commencement of production on the final season of Stranger Things. Reports suggested that Millie Bobby Brown submitted "pages and pages of accusations" against David Harbour, which prompted the initiation of a formal internal investigation by the streaming service, Netflix. It was quickly clarified that the claims did not involve any form of sexual misconduct.

The internal probe reportedly extended over a period of many months, running alongside the early preparations for the show's highly anticipated conclusion. Although the final results of the investigation were never officially disclosed by the studio or the actors' representatives, Brown had a personal representative present on set to ensure her comfort and safety during filming. Despite the extended investigation and set tensions, Millie Bobby Brown has since returned to promotional duties for the final season.

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