Duffer Brothers Address Bullying Allegations at 'Stranger Things' Premiere
During the Stranger Things final season press tour, a viral report surfaced claiming that Millie Bobby Brown accused co-star David Harbour of harassment and bullying on set. Netflix has avoided discussing this topic publicly.
Cast Response at Premiere
Despite the allegations, Brown and Harbour appeared friendly and posed together at the season five world premiere in Los Angeles on Thursday evening.
Statements from Creators and Producers
When questioned about the bullying claims on the red carpet, co-creator Ross Duffer stated to The Hollywood Reporter,
“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.”
Stranger Things director and executive producer Shawn Levy also commented on how the production team handles bullying complaints to ensure a safe 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 further described some of the stories linked to the viral report as “wildly inaccurate.”
Summary
The Duffer Brothers and Shawn Levy emphasize their commitment to a safe, respectful set environment, while downplaying the recent bullying allegations involving main cast members.
Author’s summary: The Stranger Things creators and producers firmly reject bullying claims, underscoring their decade-long dedication to a supportive cast environment and workplace safety.
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