Stranger Things Creators Break Silence on Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour Bullying Claims

So, here is where things stand with the Stranger Things bullying chatter: the folks who make the show are trying to lower the temperature, the two actors at the center of it have not addressed it publicly, and on the red carpet they looked like everything was fine.

At the Los Angeles premiere for Stranger Things Season 5, Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour hugged, smiled, and generally read as friendly. That visual landed a few days after a Daily Mail item claimed, via an unnamed source, that Brown filed a bullying and harassment complaint against Harbour before production began on what the source called the last season. The same source said there were pages of accusations and that the investigation stretched on for months. Neither Brown nor Harbour has commented on any of that.

Pressed about the noise, the creators leaned on the family line. Ross Duffer told The Hollywood Reporter that he would not get into on-set personal matters, but emphasized that the group has been together a decade and that the priority is a safe, happy set.

"They’re family... nothing matters more than having a set where everyone feels safe and happy."

Executive producer Shawn Levy also waved off the tabloid swirl, saying he has read a lot of stories about this and they range wildly, but within the production the guiding principle is respect.

"There’s so much noise around it... we view this crew and cast as family and treat each other with respect."

Brown, speaking to ET at the premiere, kept things positive about Harbour. She said she and her on-screen dad have a really special bond, built over years of playing scenes together, and that having him alongside her on this ride has meant a lot.

• The report: A Daily Mail source claims Brown filed a bullying/harassment complaint against Harbour before Season 5, describing a months-long investigation and lots of paperwork.
• The premiere optics: In L.A., Brown and Harbour hugged and looked friendly on the carpet.
• The Duffers: Ross Duffer declined specifics but stressed a decade-long, family-style cast and the importance of a safe, happy set.
• Shawn Levy: Called the headlines "noise" and reiterated that respect is the bedrock of the production.
• Where it stands: As of now, Brown and Harbour have not publicly addressed the allegations.

That’s the whole picture for the moment: tabloid claims on one side, a united front and no direct responses on the other. If that changes, I’ll update. Until then, the show is rolling out its swan song with everyone saying the right things and smiling for the cameras.