Duffer Brothers Respond to Bullying Claims at 'Stranger Things' Premiere
During the press tour for the final season of Stranger Things, Netflix avoided addressing a viral report alleging that star Millie Bobby Brown accused co-star David Harbour of on-set bullying. Despite these claims, Brown and Harbour appeared friendly and posed together at the season five world premiere in Los Angeles.
Creators Address the Allegations
Co-creator Ross Duffer spoke briefly on the red carpet when asked about the bullying accusations.
“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
Shawn Levy, director and executive producer, called some of the viral stories “wildly inaccurate.” When asked how the production addresses bullying complaints, he said:
“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.”
Summary
The Duffer brothers and Shawn Levy emphasize their commitment to a safe and respectful work environment and dismiss some bullying allegations as inaccurate.
Author’s summary: The creators and producer of Stranger Things affirm their dedication to a safe set atmosphere, denying parts of the bullying accusations involving Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour.