Duffer Brothers Respond to Millie Bobby Brown, David Harbour Bullying Claims at ‘Stranger Things’ Premiere

Duffer Brothers Address Bullying Claims at Stranger Things Premiere

During the press tour for the final season of Stranger Things, Netflix avoided discussing a viral report claiming Millie Bobby Brown accused co-star David Harbour of on-set bullying. Despite the allegations, Brown and Harbour appeared united and cheerful at the season five world premiere in Los Angeles.

Co-Creators Respond to Allegations

Co-creator Ross Duffer, speaking alongside his brother Matt, declined to comment on personal on-set matters but emphasized their long-standing relationship with the cast.

“Obviously, you understand I can’t get into personal on-set matters, but I will say we’ve been doing this for 10 years with this cast, and at this point they’re family and we deeply care about them. So, you know, nothing matters more than just having a set where everyone feels safe and happy.”

Director Shawn Levy’s Statement on Set Environment

Director and executive producer Shawn Levy addressed how the production handles bullying complaints, reaffirming their commitment to a respectful workplace.

“At the end of the day, that’s the job. You have to create a respectful workplace where everyone feels comfortable and safe, and so we did everything to build that environment. And we’re proud of the fact that we did so.”

Levy also described some of the stories in the viral report as “wildly inaccurate.”

Summary

The Duffer Brothers and Shawn Levy firmly reject bullying claims, highlighting their dedication to a safe and supportive set environment cultivated over a decade with the cast.

Author’s summary: The Stranger Things creators and director deny bullying allegations, emphasizing their commitment to a respectful, safe set built over ten years with the cast.

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The Hollywood Reporter The Hollywood Reporter — 2025-11-07

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