David Harbour expressed his admiration and guidance toward his younger Stranger Things co stars just weeks before controversy involving Millie Bobby Brown came to light. In a recent interview with Esquire Spain the actor reflected on the bond he formed with the cast and the lessons he hoped they would carry forward in their careers. Harbour described Brown Finn Wolfhard Noah Schnapp Caleb McLaughlin Sadie Sink and Gaten Matarazzo as talented grounded and dedicated individuals who entered fame at an early age and handled its pressures well.
He shared the kind of mentorship he offers on set emphasizing that storytelling and artistic passion must remain the foundation of their work especially no matter how fame evolves around them. Harbour highlighted that young stars cannot control everything in the industry but they can protect their creativity their voice and their purpose in acting. He expressed his hope that the rising actors will continue to evolve and take on major roles throughout their lives even imagining Gaten Matarazzo performing King Lear decades from now.
His comments resurface during a sensitive period as reports emerged of harassment and bullying accusations made against Harbour by co star Millie Bobby Brown. According to reports the actor faced an internal investigation regarding claims raised during preparations for the final season of the Netflix hit. The inquiry was said to involve extensive documentation and led to Brown having an on set representative with her throughout filming. While the situation remains under scrutiny Harbour’s earlier remarks reveal a more supportive sentiment toward the stars he has worked alongside since the show premiered.