Millie Bobby Brown, star of "Stranger Things," has for the first time addressed recent bullying allegations, emphasizing that she "felt safe" working with co-star David Harbour on set and describing their relationship as positive.
Previously, The Daily Mail reported that Brown had filed bullying and harassment complaints against Harbour before filming began for the fifth season, drawing significant public attention.
In a recent interview with Deadline, Brown stated that she has worked with Harbour for 10 years and never felt unsafe on set. "I absolutely felt safe," she said in the interview clip. "We've been working together for 10 years. I feel safe with everyone on set because we know each other, we've grown up together."
She noted that the father-daughter dynamic between "Eleven" and Chief Hopper in the series naturally extended to their real-life working relationship, fostering a closer bond between them than with other cast members.
"We play father and daughter, so our relationship is naturally closer," Brown added. "We've also filmed some very heavy, intense scenes together, especially in Season 2."
Her friend and co-star Noah Schnapp interjected playfully, joking about their "father-daughter connection" and easing the tension surrounding the controversy. Brown also stressed that she and Harbour have shared many significant scenes in Season 5, believing that viewers will be deeply moved by the culmination of the "Hopper and Eleven" relationship.
"David and I have worked very closely," she stated. "I'm really excited for fans to see the effort we've put into bringing their relationship to a close." She continued, "Every time I see his name on the call sheet, I remind myself to bring my A-game because I know he's going to give it his all."
At the Season 5 premiere, "Stranger Things" co-creator Ross Duffer, when asked about the allegations, responded that he could not discuss private set matters. However, he added, "We've been working with these actors for 10 years; they are family. Ensuring everyone on set feels safe and happy is what matters most."
via： People.com