The arrival of the final season of Stranger Things is supposed to be a momentous celebration, but the intense anticipation has been fractured by unprecedented real-life drama. The global excitement for the battle against the Upside Down is now overshadowed by a shocking, unresolved controversy involving the show's two biggest stars, creating a tense atmosphere as the last chapter approaches. Nevertheless, the show's lead, Millie Bobby Brown , has begun fulfilling her final season commitments.

This is the challenging backdrop against which the promotion for the highly anticipated final season must now proceed.

Millie Bobby Brown recently signalled the start of the final season's promotional campaign by sharing an Instagram story featuring her co-star Noah Schnapp, captioned simply: "Press begins with Noah Schnapp." This move confirms that Brown is actively fulfilling her professional obligations for the massive Netflix launch, even as serious allegations concerning the on-set environment continue to circulate widely in the media. Her visible participation marks a complex beginning to the extensive publicity tour.

The start of the press schedule comes just after reports by the Daily Mail detailed serious accusations against co-star David Harbour. Brown reportedly filed a formal harassment and bullying claim before filming the last season commenced. Sources stated the complaint contained pages and pages of accusations, prompting an internal investigation that continued for months. Brown’s personal representative was reportedly present on the set during the final season's filming to ensure her well-being.

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This situation offers a jarring contrast to David Harbour's public statements. The gravity of the reported internal investigation starkly recontextualizes the actor's past comments about the bond he shares with Stranger Things' lead Millie Bobby Brown.

David Harbour had previously spoken about his bond with Millie Bobby Brown, who was 12 years old when the series began filming in 2016. In a 2021 appearance on the That Scene with Dan Patrick podcast, the actor spoke openly about his long-standing connection with Brown and his emotional investment in her career trajectory.

He emphasized the unique nature of their relationship. Harbour said that he felt a great deal of concern and responsibility for her, expressing, he had just always felt this kind of deep “fatherly affection for her." This statement directly mirrors their on-screen relationship, where Jim Hopper serves as the adoptive father and protector of Eleven. The recent allegations do not include claims of any sexual impropriety but are shocking nonetheless. 

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