Millie Bobby Brown, the young powerhouse behind Eleven in "Stranger Things," has finally offered some insights into her relationship with co-star David Harbour, who plays her adoptive father, Hopper. This comes after whispers of tension and even a rumored complaint about Harbour's behavior on set prior to filming the highly anticipated final season. Of course, Hollywood loves a good rumor, and the internet was practically ablaze with speculation.
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The duo made a public appearance earlier this month at the Season 5 premiere, presenting a unified front. They posed for the cameras, smiles in place, but noticeably avoided any in-depth interviews. Strategic, perhaps? "We’ve been doing that for the last 10 years," Brown told The Hollywood Reporter, referencing their coordinated avoidance of the media frenzy. "I mean, we have always been united in that. We love this show with everything, and we value our friendship more than anything." It’s a pretty diplomatic answer, if you ask me. It doesn’t exactly deny anything outright, but it certainly steers the conversation away from negativity.
While she didn't directly address the rumored complaint against Harbour, Brown did mention how "nice" it was to "come back together" with him for this final chapter. "It was quite nostalgic because it reminded me so much of season two and three, where we’re both kind of butting heads and she’s growing up," she explained. "She’s trying to find her own voice and he’s trying to parent, and that dynamic definitely comes back into play once again, and I’m really excited for people to see that." This certainly suggests that if there were any past issues, they seem to have been resolved or at least put aside for the sake of the show. The focus, as she presented it, is on the on-screen dynamic between their characters.
Shawn Levy, the director and executive producer of "Stranger Things," also weighed in at the premiere. He emphasized the importance of creating a respectful and safe work environment. "You have to create a respectful workplace where everyone feels comfortable and safe, and so we did everything to build that environment," Levy stated. "And we're proud of the fact that we did so. I've read a bunch of stories and they range from wildly inaccurate to... there's so much noise around it. But the truth is that we view this crew and this cast as family, and so we treat each other with respect, and that's always been bedrock." Levy's statement seems designed to squash any lingering doubts about the show's atmosphere.
The first four episodes of "Stranger Things'" concluding season dropped this week, causing a temporary glitch in Netflix's streaming service – a testament to the show's massive popularity. Co-creator Ross Duffer has even chimed in, urging viewers to adjust their TV settings to experience the series as he and his brother intended. We can expect more episodes to drop on December 25th, with a feature-length finale set to premiere on December 31st. Whether or not the on-set drama ever truly existed, it seems the focus now is firmly on delivering a satisfying ending for the fans. And that’s probably a good thing.
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