Millie Bobby Brown addressed ongoing rumors about her dynamic with David Harbour, confirming that the David Harbour relationship with co-star remains strong and positive as Stranger Things heads toward its final chapter. Sharing her perspective in a recent interview, Brown emphasized both the close bond she shares with Harbour and her sense of safety working with him on set.
Brown Reflects on Years of Collaboration with Harbour
During her conversation with Deadline, Millie Bobby Brown highlighted the unique connection she and David Harbour developed after nearly a decade of working as the on-screen father-daughter duo, Eleven and Jim Hopper. The actress pointed out their deep mutual commitment to bringing authenticity and emotional depth to their roles.
“David and I have a great relationship,”
Millie Bobby Brown said.
“We work really closely together in the scenes and in preparing for the scenes. I really am excited for everyone to see the labor of love and hard work we’ve put into the closure of our relationship and what that looks like, and to give some of the fans,”
she added. Her candid remarks offer fans an inside look at the trust and dedication that defines her working partnership with Harbour.
The upcoming first four episodes of the Stranger Things finale will showcase powerful moments between Eleven and Jim Hopper, building on the emotional stakes of previous seasons. Brown said,
“Especially the Hopper and Eleven fans. Those scenes that I feel, I think, are going to be quite impactful. I love it.”
Her enthusiasm reflects the excitement surrounding the much-anticipated conclusion of their shared storyline.
A Supportive and Inspiring Set Environment
Brown described her experience filming with Harbour as inspiring, motivating her to always deliver her best performance.
“It makes me want to bring my A game every single time I see that I’m on the call sheet working with him because I know he’s bringing it right back,”
she said. The positive atmosphere, according to Brown, has developed naturally over years of working alongside Harbour and other long-standing cast members.
She reflected on the evolving dynamic on set, sharing,
“Of course, I felt safe. We’ve worked together for 10 years. I feel safe with everyone on that set. Naturally [we]’ve been doing it for so long,”
emphasizing the protective and supportive working environment she has experienced throughout her time with the ensemble cast and especially with co-star Harbour.
Referencing their shared history, Brown noted,
“We also play father and daughter, so naturally, you have a closer bond than the rest because we have had some really intense scenes together, especially in Season 2,”
underscoring how pivotal moments have brought them closer both on and off-screen.
Addressing Rumors and Moving Forward
The pair’s close relationship came under scrutiny last month after an insider told The Daily Mail that Brown had
“filed a harassment and bullying claim”
against Harbour
“before they started shooting the last season.”
The source also alleged there were “pages and pages of accusations,” leading to an investigation over several months. Despite these claims, neither Brown nor Harbour have publicly commented on the details or validity of the accusations.
Instead, the co-stars seemed eager to move past speculation. Their appearance together at the Stranger Things Season 5 premiere, sharing warm and cheerful moments on the red carpet, appeared to put negative rumors to rest for many observers. The public show of unity between Brown and Harbour highlights the resilience of their professional relationship as the series approaches its highly anticipated finale.
Originally reported by Namrata Ghosh for Mandatory.
