Rumors are swirling about trouble between Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour, the co-stars who play a beloved father-daughter duo on Stranger Things. Just as the show’s final season is about to premiere, a report has surfaced claiming Brown filed a formal complaint against Harbour.
According to the report, Millie Bobby Brown submitted a “harassment and bullying” claim about her on-screen dad, David Harbour, before filming for the fifth and final season began. An investigation into the allegations was said to have lasted for months. The claims did not include any accusations of a sexual nature. Netflix has not made any public statement about the alleged incident.
The Reported Complaint and Investigation
A source told the Daily Mail that Millie Bobby Brown filed a harassment and bullying claim before production started on the last season of the hit series.
“There were pages and pages of accusations. The investigation went on for months,” an anonymous source alleged.
The specifics of the complaint have not been revealed publicly. However, it was clarified that the allegations did not include claims of sexual impropriety. The outcome of the reported internal investigation by Netflix remains unknown.
Due to the situation, Brown was reportedly accompanied by a personal legal representative on set at all times during the filming of the final season. This is significant given that their characters, Eleven and Jim Hopper, share a great deal of screen time as an adoptive father and daughter.
Netflix’s Reported Silence and the Upcoming Finale
Despite the serious nature of the allegations, Netflix has officially remained silent. The streaming service has refused to comment on the reports. However, a source from Netflix suggested there is a reason for the public silence.
“It will be a theatrical event. Nothing is going to overshadow this, not even the leading man’s private life,” a Netflix source said. “Netflix will never comment on an internal investigation, but the fact they’ve not denied it speaks volumes.”
The source emphasized the importance of the final season, calling it a monumental event for the network. Stranger Things is one of Netflix’s most successful original series, and millions of fans are eagerly awaiting the conclusion of the story. The priority, according to the source, is to ensure nothing distracts from the show itself.
“’Stranger Things’ helped put Netflix on the map. Millions of fans around the world have been anticipating the finale. No one wants anything to take attention away from that,” the source added.
A Contrast to Their Public Relationship
These reports present a stark contrast to the relationship David Harbour has described in the past. He has often spoken about feeling protective of Millie Bobby Brown, who was only 12 years old when the show began.
In a 2021 interview, Harbour discussed their special relationship.
“Millie and I have always had sort of a special relationship because I knew her when she was so young. I knew her before any of this big fame hit,” Harbour said. “I have a real protective feeling for her. I have a real, like, worry, I worry about her and the fame and all that she has to struggle with.”
This history makes the alleged complaint particularly surprising for fans who have followed their off-screen bond over the years.
Navigating Personal and Professional Challenges
The reported complaint adds another layer of complexity to what has been a challenging period for David Harbour. He is currently in the midst of a public divorce from singer Lily Allen. Her new album, West End Girl, details intimate and graphic allegations about their relationship, which Harbour is reportedly “furious” about.
Despite this personal turmoil, it was reported that Allen supported Harbour during the investigation into the on-set complaints. A source claimed, “Lily supported him throughout it all. It was a brutal time.” This suggests the professional and personal challenges were happening concurrently.
The Final Season of Stranger Things
The fifth and final season of Stranger Things is scheduled to be released in three parts. The first four episodes will debut on November 26, 2025. Three more episodes will follow on Christmas, with a two-hour finale episode released in select cinemas and on Netflix on New Year’s Eve.
With the premiere just weeks away, the cast has begun to promote the final chapter. Fans have noted that David Harbour appears to be largely absent from the early promotional activities, while other core cast members like Finn Wolfhard, Sadie Sink, and Gaten Matarazzo have already made appearances.
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