Stranger Things finale in turmoil: Millie Bobby Brown files bullying complaint against co-star David Harbour
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The highly anticipated fifth and final season of Stranger Things on Netflix is being overshadowed by controversial allegations of misconduct involving two of the show’s most prominent actors. David Harbour, who plays the fan-favourite character Jim Hopper, is facing claims of “bullying and harassment” from co-star Millie Bobby Brown, who portrays his adopted daughter, Eleven.
Formal complaint and internal investigation
As per a report in Radar Online, Brown, 20, allegedly lodged a formal complaint against Harbour, 50, prior to the filming of the last season, according to sources close to the production. Despite reports to the contrary, the production firm launched an internal investigation into the allegations.
An insider claims that Brown filed a harassment and bullying complaint prior to the start of the final season’s filming. Allegations stretched across numerous pages. For months, investigators dug into the case.
Silence from Netflix and legal teams
Netflix has not publicly announced the conclusion of the investigation. Both Netflix and the attorneys for Harbour and Brown have withheld details about the results or any further measures. Netflix has formally declined to comment, regardless of the seriousness of the probe.
Despite the uproar, the streaming behemoth is reportedly focused on ensuring the highly anticipated finale takes centre stage. The last season is planned to be a huge worldwide event, with the first half premiering later this month, then a second half during Christmas, and finally, on New Year’s Eve, the last episode will air on both Netflix and in theatres at the same time.
Series finale must not be overshadowed
According to a Netflix insider, “It will be a theatrical event.” This statement highlights the company’s dedication to the series finale. To maintain control of the story, the insider went on to say, “Nothing is going to overshadow this, not even the leading man’s private life.”
It was stated that Brown, who is now a bankable Hollywood celebrity with an estimated $50 million in wealth, was accompanied on set by a personal representative during the entirety of the filming of the final series.
Timing of accusations considered a setback
The accusations have been carefully coordinated to launch the finale, which is anticipated to be one of the most significant worldwide events on the platform. However, the time of the launch is considered a setback.
An additional source expressed their disappointment with the revelations, saying, “It’s unfortunate that Mr. Harbour’s personal woes have hit the headlines at a time when Stranger Things fans were looking forward to a global celebration to mark the end of the groundbreaking show.”
Potential impact on finale promotion
The actors and network will be under intense scrutiny as the first half of the finale approaches, and these serious, unresolved claims could potentially impact the promotion.
Q: Which Stranger Things stars are involved in the on-set misconduct allegations?A: The allegations involve David Harbour (who plays Jim Hopper) and Millie Bobby Brown (who plays Eleven). Brown filed a formal complaint against Harbour.Q: What specifically did Millie Bobby Brown accuse David Harbour of?A: Millie Bobby Brown filed a formal complaint accusing David Harbour of “bullying and harassing” behavior on set. The claims reportedly did not involve any sexual misconduct.Q: Did Netflix launch an investigation into the allegations?A: Yes. Sources close to the production confirm that the complaint triggered an internal investigation by the production company, which reportedly went on for months.
