Millie Bobby Brown Revelation: Star Says She 'Felt Safe' With David Harbour Despite Bullying Claim

In the eerie, nostalgic landscape of Hawkins, Indiana, the on-screen bond between Jim Hopper and his adopted daughter Eleven has anchored Stranger Things for a decade, captivating millions of viewers. Yet, beneath the 1980s synth-pop soundtrack, a far less harmonious tune emerged from the set, casting a shadow over the beloved duo.

The recent claim that Millie Bobby Brown filed a significant complaint alleging bullying and harassment against her long-time costar, David Harbour, shook the foundations of the show's farewell season. Despite this extraordinary report, the 21-year-old actress, who has essentially grown up on the series, has now made a definitive statement on the environment of their shared workplace.Her comments offer a complicated, perhaps contradictory, narrative about her experience and the professional dynamic that remains vital to the show's highly anticipated conclusion.

The Nuance of the Star Dynamic: Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour's Bond

The widely reported controversy centred on a complaint allegedly submitted by Millie Bobby Brown, 21, against David Harbour, 50, prior to the start of production on the fifth and final season. Earlier in November, The Daily Mail reported that Brown had lodged a formal bullying and harassment claim against Harbour.

The claim, which the outlet noted included 'pages and pages of accusations', supposedly triggered an internal investigation that 'went on for months'. The stars themselves have maintained a public silence on the specifics of this extensive report.

However, in a new interview with Deadline, Brown was unequivocal when discussing her professional comfort level alongside Harbour, who portrays her character Eleven's adoptive father, Jim Hopper. 'Of course I felt safe. I mean, we've worked together for 10 years', Brown affirmed in a clip shared on Friday, November 28. 'I feel safe with everyone on that set. You naturally just, you know... you've been doing it for so long'.

The actress further elaborated on how the intense emotional depth required by their characters' relationship has inevitably shaped their off-screen connection. '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', she said.

This sentiment was echoed by Harbour, who previously stated simply, 'I adore her', when speaking of his young costar, while Brown herself told Entertainment Tonight that she shares 'a really special bond' with him.

Closure and Commitment: Millie Bobby Brown's Focus on the Stranger Things Finale

As the cast moves toward the monumental conclusion of Stranger Things, Millie Bobby Brown's focus remains firmly on delivering a powerful farewell to the characters. She reflected on the process of filming several heartfelt moments destined for the final season.

'But David and I have a great relationship. We work really closely together in the scenes and in preparing for the scenes', Brown told outlets, acknowledging their close collaboration. 'And I really am excited for everyone to see the labour of love and hard work we put into the closure of our relationship, and what that looks like'.

Brown fully expects the scenes detailing the conclusion of Eleven and Hopper's journey to have a significant impact on the audience. 'And to give some of the fans, especially the Hopper and Eleven fans, those scenes that I feel, I think are gonna be quite impactful', she added.

The professional standard set by her costar, despite any past tensions, clearly drives her performance. 'But I love it. It makes me wanna 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'.

While co-creator Ross Duffer politely declined to address the reported complaint at the Season 5 premiere, he firmly stressed the production's non-negotiable commitment to a secure working environment, asserting that 'nothing matters more than just having a set where everyone feels safe and happy'.

Brown's recent public comments that she 'felt safe' working alongside 'everyone on that set' seem to align with the message that the atmosphere on the set of Stranger Things is, at least now, conducive to creating the high-quality closure that fans have been waiting a decade to see.